Grade Range: K-12Resource Type(s): Primary Source, ArtifactsDate Posted: 12/30/2009
This early example of the American long rifle reflects its Germanic origins. It has a wooden patchbox, for storing patches to load and clean with; a flared muzzle and thick shoulder stock which are like that of the German Jaeger rifle.
Museum education
Resolution to raise troops, Massachusetts, April 23, 1778.
Revolutionary War, military history, Century, Flintlock, gun, war, French, 18th century, Colony, equipment, War of Independence, militia, History, weapon, military, French and Indian War, American revolution, Gun, Equipment, revolution
Beginning with the Stamp Act that angered the patriots, readers meet George Washington, Thomas Je...
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