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Longrifle |
Posted - December 31 2007 : 12:26:57 AM I just thought that many of the folks who enjoy this site might enjoy this one as well:
http://mymilitaryhistorypages.bravehost.com/index.html
Lots of pages and links. Enjoy! |
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SgtMunro |
Posted - January 08 2008 : 11:45:12 PM ...More correctly it would be addressed as the King's Land Pattern Firelock of Musket Bore (appx. .75 caliber, or 12 balls to the pound), as opposed to a Sea Service Firelock, or a Land Pattern Firelock of Carbine Bore (appx. .65 caliber, or 16 balls to the pound)
YMH&OS, The Sarge |
Obediah |
Posted - January 08 2008 : 12:56:35 PM Just guessing here ... it would be more commonly (and erroneously) known as a "Brown Bess" musket. |
RedFraggle |
Posted - January 08 2008 : 10:40:30 AM Interesting site. What's a musket "of the King's pattern"? (I admit total ignorance of all things military, especially types of firearms. ) |
Monadnock Guide |
Posted - December 31 2007 : 5:16:03 PM Excellent site, - marked it. Thx. |
Ridgerunner |
Posted - December 31 2007 : 12:56:28 PM Good site...thanks a lot. |