Sharpshooting Collection

Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. The contest was chiefly among the members of the Cinque Ports Corps...The first prize was a Lancaster rifle, value ten guineas, which was won by Mr

The Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the firing-point, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the firing-point, 1865. Annual meeting '...to which English volunteers were also specially invited...[Illustration showing] the kind of boxes

Prizes and Prize-Winners of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Matches at Barrackpore, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prizes and Prize-Winners of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Matches at Barrackpore, [India], 1865. Participants in '...competitive trials in skill as marksmen...The gentlemen grouped around this

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Mr. Edward Ross, the Rifle Champion of England - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Edward Ross, the Rifle Champion of England - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Winner of a shooting competition held on Wimbledon Common

The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beaucé, 1860. Creator: Smyth
The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beauce, 1860. The English volunteer and the British officer in undress, with the military attendant carrying his rifle

Sharpshooters behind a parapet, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sharpshooters behind a parapet, 1832, (1833). Logement des tirailleurs du 19eme leger - Etabli sur le flanc droit de la Contre-garde'

The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Crimean War. The latest accounts from the English Camp inform us that our riflemen in the trenches continue to pick off the Russian gunners

The Attempt to Rescue Gordon, Sir Charles Wilson, in the Steamers "Teloweihah"and
1045123 The Attempt to Rescue Gordon, Sir Charles Wilson, in the Steamers " Teloweihah" and " Bordein" attempting to run the Gauntlet to Khartoum (engraving) by Villiers

Boer Sharpshooters Near Ladysmith, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Annie Oakley, American exhibition sharpshooter, late 19th century (1954). Annie Oakley starred in Buffalo Bills Wild West Show

Call register for target shooting and lottery in Kloveniersdoelen Dordrecht in 1644 (lower half), Anonymous, 1800 - 1899

Entrance to Gettysburg, sharpshooting from the houses, 1863 July, drawing on light brown paper, pencil and Chinese white, 17.8 x 24.1 cm

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Sharpshooting is a skill that requires precision, focus, and accuracy. Whether it's hitting a target from long distances or shooting with pinpoint accuracy in fast-paced situations, sharpshooters are masters of their craft. With steady hands and keen eyesight, they can hit their mark every time. From competitive shooting competitions to military operations, sharpshooters play a crucial role in various fields. Their ability to deliver accurate shots under pressure makes them valuable assets in any situation. So next time you see someone displaying exceptional marksmanship skills, remember the dedication and training it takes to become a skilled sharpshooter.