American Rifleman

Rifleman Q&A: Rifle Or Musket?

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Q: The April 2013 issue had a ...
WGBH

This damaged musket tells a story of the chaotic start to the Revolutionary War

The American Revolution’s humble beginnings 250 years ago are reflected in a cut down, beat up, old musket — one that even experts recognize isn’t much to look at. “If that gun was on a table, ...
American Rifleman

Video—I Have This Old Gun: Model 1863 Springfield Rifle Musket

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The Model 1863 Springfield Rifle ...
The National Interest

Meet the British Empire’s Short-Lived but Legendary Pattern 1853 Rifle

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Pattern 53 proved effective against infantry, cavalry and even artillery positions alike. The era of the smoothbore musket—which had been “good enough” at ...
BBC

From Musket to Breech Loader

The proportion of musketeers to pikemen grew during the 17th century, but it was not until 1705 that the British army abandoned the pike altogether. It was cumbersome, and the invention of the socket ...