First post: Confederate 'sharpshooter's' rifle

[Eterry]

Gunsmith: James G. Perry, Athens, AL, Limestone County. Caliber: NA

If you meant not available, what bore does it appear to be?
I think that's very applicable.
Walter Cline's book talked about sharpshooter using bench guns of many pounds, mounted on a bench, and some amazing shots. I don't recall the calibers.
But he said they shot many times at the target before connecting.

 

[JH1961]

If you meant not available, what bore does it appear to be?
I think that's very applicable.
Walter Cline's book talked about sharpshooter using bench guns of many pounds, mounted on a bench, and some amazing shots. I don't recall the calibers.
But he said they shot many times at the target before connecting.

I'll see if I can borrow a micrometer from school and attempt a measurement.

 

[Eterry]

I'll see if I can borrow a micrometer from school and attempt a measurement.

A dial caliper will typically tell you everything you need to know

 

[JH1961]

A dial caliper will typically tell you everything you need to know

That's what I meant to say. I blame my error on 'first week back at school' exhaustion.

 

[JH1961]

If you meant not available, what bore does it appear to be?
I think that's very applicable.
Walter Cline's book talked about sharpshooter using bench guns of many pounds, mounted on a bench, and some amazing shots. I don't recall the calibers.
But he said they shot many times at the target before connecting.

Sorry for the delay: no calipers, but it would appear that a .45 -.50 projectile would fit the false muzzle.

 

[JH1961]

More pics:

 

[JH1961]

Nice rifle but it appears the loading muzzle was added to a roundball rifle.

Well, it is rifled, and the rear sight has 2 separate elevators.