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The "Musket" Of Today

Steve

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The musket the farmer carried in the days prior to the revolution were similar to those carried by the British soldier, but often the young army was better equipped.

The Red Coats had serious difficulties fighting the Revolution. Compared to the American militia

Although the British Royal Navy was at its peak during the American Revolution in terms of strength and experience, they usually took about two months to supply fresh troops which made them out of date with the completely different military situation by the time they arrived on land. Their artillery also proved to be inferior when compared with the improvised American munitions.

so by comparison.. the 2nd amendment would have US better armed then the federal government.

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Steve

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The most commonly used firearm during the Revolutionary War was the muzzle-loaded musket. The musket was the primary weapon for thousands of British and Continental Army soldiers. Revolutionary War muskets were commonly equipped with bayonets, which were useful against cavalry and in close combat. America's ability to arm its force with flintlock muskets as they mobilized was a critical challenge early in the war.

Muskets used in the Revolutionary War included the Brown Bess, the Charleville, and the Kentucky long rifle.

The cannon was a highly effective weapon throughout the Revolutionary War and was key to the American victory.

America first experimented with the concept of an underwater vessel during the Revolutionary War. A submarine, then called "the Turtle" was invented by David Bushnell in order to attach explosives to British ships without being detected.

they also had the pistol and sword,.. but modern weapons made them less effective.

so to be comparable.. the modern John Deer tractor would be a good example if it had a turret and armor plating..
 

okfarmer

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I will have to say that I think the AR 15 would be like a late 1700's side arm. The fully automatic AR or M16 or AK 47 would be the equivalent of a musket from that era.
 
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