Grade Range: 5-12Resource Type(s): Primary Source, ArtifactsDate Posted: 11/30/2010
During the American War of Independence the French government supplied large quantities of muskets to the Continental army. Several arsenals in France produced muskets but the Charleville Model 1763 was the most common and soon all French muskets were referred to as "Charlevilles." In March 1777, some 25,000 Charleville muskets were received from France. George Washington implemented a resolution by the Continental Congress to stamp firearms as United States property to reduce theft.
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During the Revolutionary War, many gunmakers were forced to cannibalize parts from guns manufactu...
weapon, musket, Weapon, American revolution, 18th century, Revolutionary War, Century, Continental, War of Independence, 1700s, Continental Army, Musket
In 1756 New York state was still a British colony and the French and Indians were still a threat ...
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