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 Post subject: Sharpshooter Glasses
PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:58 pm 
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I know that glasses are more of a personal item but there isn't a personal item page.

I see these "Sharpshooter" glasses all the time on ebay and at gun shows. The ones that have amber glass thas frosted with the centre clear. I understand the concept and thought about getting a pair, but not having of read about soldiers in the Berdan Sharpshooter wearing them. I didn't know if it would be acceptable to wear them. Can anyone shed some light on this subject?

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 Post subject: Re: Sharpshooter Glasses
PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:38 am 
I seem to recall Tom Slusser having a set in his target rifle case that gets put out for display. I do not know if anyone else carries any but I have never seen anyone where them on the field.


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 Post subject: Re: Sharpshooter Glasses
PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:34 am 
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KangViper wrote:
I know that glasses are more of a personal item but there isn't a personal item page.

I see these "Sharpshooter" glasses all the time on ebay and at gun shows. The ones that have amber glass thas frosted with the centre clear. I understand the concept and thought about getting a pair, but not having of read about soldiers in the Berdan Sharpshooter wearing them. I didn't know if it would be acceptable to wear them. Can anyone shed some light on this subject?


My understanding was, they were a civilian item that have been linked with the Heavy Target Rifle. They may or may not have seen service in the field.

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