Weapons of the American Revolution

This is our newest page, and just taking shape.  Bear with us as it fills out.

 

CLICK HERE to watch the 11th PA pound the British lines

Click the picture to download a Quick-Time

movie of a musket firing demonstration

 

Click on the weapon of your choice to learn more

BEFORE WE START ...

So, just what the heck is a flintlock?  How do you lock a flint?

CLICK HERE to visit a linked site by Brad Finch on flintlock basics

LONG ARMS

British Second Model Brown Bess (Pictured is 1762 lock by Grice [Pedersoli])

Brown Bess - Britain

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French 1763 Léger (1766) Charleville

Charleville - France

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Dutch Weapons of the American Revolution

Dutch Weapons of the American Revolution (by George Neumann)

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LINKED SITE - American Made Muskets of the American Revolution (by George Neumann)

Kentucky Long Rifle - American

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Ferguson's Breech-loading Rifle

Ferguson's Breech-loading Rifle

 

PISTOLS

Coming Soon

 

SWORDS

Coming Soon

 

POLE ARMS

Coming Soon

 

    

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