John W. Hinson, nicknamed "Old Jack" (c. 1807 – 28 April 1874) was a farmer in Stewart County, Tennessee, who operated as a Confederate partisan sniper in the Between-the-Rivers region of …

Apr 15, 2024 · Most sharpshooters during the Civil War were selected because they were gifted marksmen who usually operated as elite skirmishers. Distant shots were occasionally successful, …

Uncover the forgotten story of Jack Hinson, the Civil War's deadliest sniper and southern avenger, whose legacy has been shrouded in mystery for centuries.

Oct 22, 2020 · Union troops at Battery Gregg during the Civil War. That’s longer than any confirmed kill of World War I or II and only 400 yards shy of making a modern top 10 list.

Read the fascinating story of how "Old Jack" Hinson operated as a Confederate partisan sniper in the Between-the-Rivers region of Tennessee and Kentucky during the American Civil War.

Step inside the museum’s weapons collection for an up-close look at an authentic Civil War sniper rifle. This exhibit highlights the specialized tools used by Confederate sharpshooters—men trained for …

Telescoped and globe-sighted heavy-barrel target rifles, many privately owned and made by Northeast gunsmiths, were used throughout the American Civil War, especially early in the Peninsula …

Too old to join the Confederate army at age 57, Hinson contracted a local gunsmith to build a custom sniper rifle. The resulting .50 caliber caplock rifle had a 41-inch long, heavy octagonal barrel, and an …

Feb 15, 2009 · A quiet, wealthy plantation owner, Jack Hinson watched the start of the Civil War with disinterest. Opposed to secession and a friend to Union and Confederate commanders alike, he did …

Designed by The Parker-Hale Co. in England, The Model 1860 Sniper's Rifle was a hand-made weapon for specially trained Sharpshooters. Made in a .45 caliber lead round version, it featured a somewhat …