Wimbledon 1870

Long range muzzle loading - a sport for the discerning rifleman seeking to participate in a challenging and ultimately very rewarding discipline.

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Whitworth match rifle

The Whitworth Research Project for the study of Whitworth rifles and artillery. Whitworth's experiments revolutionised rifle design.

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Creedmoor 1876

In the 19thC, international long range rifle matches at Creedmoor Rifle Range received widespread public interest and press coverage.

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Volunteers at Hyde Park, 1860

The British Volunteer Force was established in 1859. From 1881, territorial regiments included regular, militia and volunteer battalions.

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Sharps Firearms, Model 1878 “Borchardt Patent” Rifles and other Sharps Models

You are here: Home > News Available at long last! Ready for immediate delivery. SHARPS FIREARMS: Model 1878…

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Wimbledon 1870

Long Range Muzzle Loading, Bisley, June 2024

You are here: Home > News Written by: David Minshall Another splendid weekend of long range muzzle loading…

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Long Range Rifles, Bisley, May 2024

You are here: Home > News Written by: David Minshall Friday 3 May – Sunday 5 May saw…

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American riflemen, 1875

The Black Powder Target Rifle Federation

You are here: Home > News Written by: Kenny Wasserburger With the demise of the BPTRA last December,…

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Whitworth Database Updates – 2024

You are here: Home > Research > Hex Bore > Hex Bore blog Whitworth Research Project - database management summary 2024.…

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Whitworth Rifle Company

Cased Whitworth Rifle (B101)

You are here: Home > Research > Hex Bore > Hex Bore blog The cased Whitworth military target rifle B101 recently re-surfaced.…

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Enfield-Whitworth Pattern 1863

Pattern 1863 Enfield-Whitworth Short Rifle

You are here: Home > Research > Hex Bore > Hex Bore blog Pictured is a Pattern 1863 Enfield-Whitworth Short Rifle, of…

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Whitworth 9-Pounder Breech Loading Field Gun

The Guns of the Ironclad “Riachuelo”

You are here: Home > Research > Hex Bore > Hex Bore blog Written by: David Minshall The Hex Bore project…

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Whitworth Database Updates – 2023

You are here: Home > Research > Hex Bore > Hex Bore blog Whitworth Research Project – database management summary 2023.…

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