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1777 An IX Musket

1777 An IX Musket

A French flintlock musket adopted in 1777 and modified in 1801 under the An IX (Year 9 of the French Revolutionary Calendar). It was the standard infantry weapon of Napoleonic troops and saw extensive use in the Napoleonic Wars. The musket was renowned for its durability and effectiveness in massed volley fire.
1766 Charleville Musket

1766 Charleville Musket

A French flintlock musket introduced in 1766, which became the standard infantry weapon for French forces and was also used by American forces during the Revolutionary War. The Charleville musket was known for its reliability and was a key weapon in the 18th century.
Liege M1853 Musket

Liege M1853 Musket

A Belgian-made percussion musket, often a copy or variant of the French Mle 1853. It was widely used in Europe during the mid-19th century and was known for its reliability and accuracy.
1809 Potsdam Musket

1809 Potsdam Musket

A Prussian flintlock musket introduced in 1809, modeled after the French Charleville musket. The Pottsdam musket was used by Prussian forces during the Napoleonic Wars and later conflicts. It was sturdy and reliable, helping to modernize the Prussian army's infantry.
Brown Bess 3rd Model

Brown Bess 3rd Model

A British flintlock musket used during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The 3rd Model, also known as the "India Pattern," was the most widely used version of the Brown Bess and saw service in the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.
Brown Bess India Pattern

Brown Bess India Pattern

A variation of the Brown Bess musket, produced in India for the British East India Company. The India Pattern was shorter and lighter than earlier versions, making it more suitable for use in the hot and humid climates of India.
M1842 Springfield Musket

M1842 Springfield Musket

The first U.S. musket to be manufactured with interchangeable parts. It was a .69 caliber, smoothbore, percussion firearm widely used during the Mexican-American War and early Civil War.