American Rifleman

250 Years of the U.S. Army: Rifle Muskets, Trapdoors & Early Bolt-Actions

The U.S. Army would enter the 19th century equipped with a smoothbore flintlock musket that differed little from the designs of the past, and it would exit the century with a modern, bolt-action, ...
American Rifleman

250 Years Of The U.S. Army: The Smoothbore Musket Era

Across 250 years of history, the actions of the Army have been closely intertwined with the direction and growth of the United States as a nation, and at the heart of it all was the soldier and his ...
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Every Standard Issue US Military Rifle Since the American Revolution

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In any war, even the smallest advantage can mean the ...
Houston Chronicle

Musket finds new home in Alamo arms collection

SAN ANTONIO - Heavy with walnut, iron and steel, a vintage musket most likely used in the Texas Revolution has found a new home at the Alamo, helping fill a void in the shrine's weapon collection. The ...
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Model 1861 U.S. Rifle Musket

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Model 1861 Rifle Musket was the ...