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Gunsmiths Play Essential Role in Winning Revolutionary War

Started by Yates, October 28, 2026, 01:59:23 PM

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Yates

October 28, 2026, 01:59:23 PM
The Defense Department is recognizing the gunsmiths who helped secure the nation's independence. These craftsmen did more than repair broken muskets. They manufactured firearms from raw materials, developed new weapons, and kept American forces armed throughout the Revolutionary War.  The DoD acknowledged the essential contributions of private gunsmiths who supplied the Continental Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and colonial militias with firearms.  You can find the full text here:

https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4484699/gunsmiths-play-essential-role-in-winning-revolutionary-war/
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