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Hiram Berdan
1824-09-06 – 1893-03-31
Life & Legacy
Hiram Berdan (September 6, 1824 – March 31, 1893) was an American engineer, inventor, military officer, marksman, and guiding force behind and commanding colonel of the United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiments during the American Civil War. He was the inventor of the Berdan rifle, the Berdan centerfire primer and other weapons and accessories.
Occupation & Career
military personnel, inventor
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1977875 — wikidata View source
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