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Latest revision as of 13:11, 17 May 2023
Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet (21 December 1803 – 22 January 1887),[1] was a British inventor.
In 1854, Whitworth set about designing a rifle barrel that would improve both the accuracy and range of the weapon. His solution was to manufacture a twisted, hexagonal barrel with a matching hexagonal bullet. The twist in the barrel provided the spin, improving the accuracy, while the hexagonal shape reduced the friction, bettering the range. This first long-range sniper rifle received his name and was known as the Whitworth Rifle.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Joseph Whitworth on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Whitworth Rifle