Fellow Sharpshooters
The Civil War Talk forum has an entry by a new member whose ancestor served in the 2nd USSS. What makes his post especially interesting is that he has posted pictures of his ancestor's hand made 'heavy' target rifle with mounted telescope; complete with bullet starter, bullet mold and other equipment. Here is his introduction:
I am lucky enough to live in a house built by my great great grandfather, Ira Lunt. He served in 2nd Regiment Company D US Sharpshooters out of Maine. Here is his target/bench Rifle he used. My question is if anyone knows anything about this specific weapon. One pic shows the stamp of where the barrel was cast and the name M. W. Long. I assume this is Malcolm Long the gunsmith. But I can’t find out much about him or his weapons. Was hoping I’d come across a CW gun expert. I’d also love to get it appraised.
A beautiful rifle with a great story and lineage. Enjoy the pictures--I sure did.
Bill Skillman
Bugler
USSS
Twlunt, Nov 7, 2017
https://www.civilwartalk.com/threads/be ... le.140174/