INDEPENDENT COMPANY SHARPSHOOTERS 1861-1865
This organization was established in 1998 as a means for enthusiasts to portray riflemen who served in the various Federal Sharpshooting Regiments, Battalions and companies during the American Civil War.

We portray no specific Sharpshooter unit on a regular basis. Instead we acqiure uniforms, equipment and weaponry so that we can portray many of the Federal Sharpshooting units which served in the Eastern and Western Theaters of operation. This approach grants us flexibility and allows us to take part in many more reenactments than many of our sister units and still be historically accurate to the scenario being portrayed by an event.

When we attend an event where no Sharpshooters were historically present we research the battle and portray a generic skirmish/rifle company. Sometimes we assemble riflemen with Henry Rifles and portray a Henry armed unit if they were historically present at the battle being portrayed.

Primarily we are based in the Midwest but our membership is quite diverse and are from all over the country. We take part in a variety of events all over the country which include  public battles,private tactical simulations, living histories, school presentations, parades and ceremonies.

We have no membership fees nor dues nor by-laws. Common sense as well as  knowledge of tactics, regulations and history of Sharpshooters guides the members in our portrayal and conduct.

We are affiliated with the Cavalyr  Brgiade of the 1st Federal Division and serve with distinction for the Brigade in the capacity as Riflemen..

If you are interested in learning more about our organization please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

This webpage is a work in progress so please check back on a regular basis to see what is new.

Thank you for your time and attention.
Rifle Company at Franklin, TN National Reenactment  2004
U.S.S.S. at Recon II in Virginia
2002
WEAPONS
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
HISTORICAL LISTING OF SS UNITS
PHOTO GALLERY
CURRENT NEWSLETTER
IMPORTANT LINKS:
FIRST FEDERAL DIVISION
HENRY RIFLE ARTICLE
CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS & SAILORS
SHARPSHOOTER RESEARCH FORUM
CONTACT INFORMATION
Commander:
Robert A. Leinweber
P.O. Box 73
Easton, IL 62633
(309) 562 - 7664
Email:
[email protected]
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