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- noun Plural form of
rifleman .
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Examples
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That was what the French called the riflemen, grasshoppers.
Sharpe's Skirmish Cornwell, Bernard, 1944- 2002
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The incident illustrated on the first page is where the riflemen are advancing their skirmishers through the undergrowth towards the Confederate gum, while other Federal regiments are making a flanking movement by a detour on each side to clear the pine woods.
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But, for some unaccountable reason, he recalled the riflemen before they fired.
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The Council were unanimously of opinion that 4,000 men move down the west side of Hudson's river, & take post att or near Haverstraw; that 1,000 remain in the Highlands to cover the country or repair the works as the Gen* may direct, the remainder to march as soon as possible towards Kingsbridge for the purpose before men - tioned, & that CoP Morgan's corps of riflemen, which is considered as part of the 4,000 to move down on the west
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If I were you, sir, I'd have coffee served to the riflemen, that is, if you have coffee. "
The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" 1890
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"I would avoid all reflection, or any thing that may tend to give umbrage; but there is in this army from the southward a number called riflemen, who are as indifferent men as I ever served with.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens George W. Williams 1870
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Just go with the 30-06, six generations of riflemen can't all be wrong.
Looking for the perfect rifle for hunting in Maine...help please 2009
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Jack O'Connor says it best, "There is something about long-range shooting that fascinates many hunters and riflemen, and the less they have hunted and shot the more fascinated they are."
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Jack O'Connor says it best, "There is something about long-range shooting that fascinates many hunters and riflemen, and the less they have hunted and shot the more fascinated they are."
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Just go with the 30-06, six generations of riflemen can't all be wrong.
Looking for the perfect rifle for hunting in Maine...help please 2009
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