J.F. Brown Target

History

J. F. Brown of Haverhill, Massachusetts produced a line of high quality target/sniper rifles during the Civil War. The attraction was developed by L. M. Amadon of Bellows Falls, Vermont. Together the two demonstrated their excellent rifle, which proved to be a highly developed system for the time.

Using percussion-based firing principles, the single-shot J. F. Brown Rifle One. 45 caliber cartridge from 32.5 inch barrel. The barrel itself is octagonal, with a rounded muzzle protruding from the front end of the design. The telescopic sight is about as long as the barrel system itself and is supported on the top of the gun by front and rear brackets. System settings can be made using controls located on the back of the oscilloscope.

The fire system is fully contained, usually along the right side of the gun body, and is fastened to a metal plate. The trigger set features a traditional pull trigger and a refined finger ring trigger guard for precise operation. The grip is traditional rifle style, but there is no foregrip under the barrel.

The butt has ornate details on the sides and is capped with a metal cap.

The J. F. Brown Target / Sniper Rifle was used by specially trained snipers in the American Civil War.

Specification

Basics

Years of Service

1860

Origins

United States

Categories

Sniper / Sniper Rifle

Manufacturer

J.F. Brown / L.M. Amadon USA

Carrier

United States

Roles

Accuracy/Precision

Long-range accuracy/accuracy capability; good for sniping, especially when equipped with sights.

Special Forces

The qualities of this weapon have proven its worth to special forces who need a versatile, reliable solution for the rigors of special operations.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

1,030 mm

40.55 inches

Barrel length

825mm

32. 48 inches

Cured weight

29.98 lbs

13.60 kg

Attractions

Integrated adjustable range

Action

drum; single shot; muzzle load

Percussion Cover

The propellant ignition is triggered using the impact cap operating system; similar to children's cap guns, small explosive caps are placed on the nipples, which are driven by previously erected drop weights.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

. 45

Circle/Feed

Single Shot

Performance

Rate of fire

5

Number of revolutions

Variants

J. F. Brown Target/Sniper Rifle - Base series designation; equipped with L. M. Amadon scope.