“Old Jack” Hinson: Civil War Sniper

[Recusant]

I found this to be an interesting story and thought that some members here might enjoy reading it. There's a saying that goes “Beware the man with one gun, he knows how to use it” and it certainly applies in this case.

'Old Jack' Hinson: Civil War Sniper Back When Sniping Wasn't Cool

Back in the 1860s, a Tennessee farmer with a grudge used a muzzleloading single-shot Kentucky Long Rifle to terrorize thousands of Federal troops. His exploits stand in bitter testament to the chaos that can be wrought by a single determined rifleman with a gun.

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[Annihilator]

Interesting read, thanks for posting.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I was reading that earlier. Talk about a man with a mission!

 

[Recusant]

I was reading that earlier. Talk about a man with a mission!

When push comes to shove I suspect there's a little "Jack Hinson" in many of us.

 

[TidalWave]

Very interesting.. sounds like some Hatfields & McCoys stuff !

 

[BobM]

Good and interesting read hadn't heard about before, thanks Recusant

 

[Keystone19250]

Very cool article, every time I turn around I find out something very interesting about the history of Kentucky.

 

[javbike]

I found this to be an interesting story and thought that some members here might enjoy reading it. There's a saying that goes “Beware the man with one gun, he knows how to use it” and it certainly applies in this case.

'Old Jack' Hinson: Civil War Sniper Back When Sniping Wasn't Cool

Back in the 1860s, a Tennessee farmer with a grudge used a muzzleloading single-shot Kentucky Long Rifle to terrorize thousands of Federal troops. His exploits stand in bitter testament to the chaos that can be wrought by a single determined rifleman with a gun.

www.gunsamerica.com

Thanks for posting recusant good read old jack was one bad dude to shoot that thing