2nd United States Sharpshooters

2nd United States Sharpshooters
Unidentified soldier of the 2nd United States Sharpshooters in Union uniform with sniper's target rifle, bowie knife, and Colt '49 pocket revolver
ActiveSeptember 1861 to December 31, 1864
Country United States (Union)
BranchInfantry
EquipmentSharps Rifle
Engagements
Peninsular Campaign
Second Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of the Wilderness
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
Battle of Cold Harbor
Siege of Petersburg

The 2nd United States Sharpshooters was a sharpshooter regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. From 1861 to January 1863 they were members of the "First Iron Brigade" also known as the "Iron Brigade of the East".