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Hiram Berdan | |
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Born | Phelps, New York, US | September 6, 1824
Died | March 31, 1893 | (aged 68)
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Allegiance | ![]() Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | ![]() ![]() |
Commands | 1st United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Other work | Mechanical engineer, inventor |
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.