The Pedersoli 1863 Whitworth Sniper is a reproduction of the British Whitworth military rifle used by Confederate sharpshooters in the American Civil War. The hexagonal bore rifling of the original Whitworth was revolutionary for its accuracy. The Pedersoli reproduction uses a modern interpretation of the hexagonal rifling principle in .45 caliber with a 33-inch barrel. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .45 Hexagonal Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1985, Italy Weight: 9.5 oz Overall length: 49" Military use: Yes Intended use: historical collecting, reenactment, long-range black powder