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Brown Bess and the Empire

Started by CarrollMS, June 01, 2020, 10:58:53 AM

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CarrollMS

"Pro Libertate"
Distinguished,
Known Distance,
Rimfire KD 200

Leadslinger66

Interesting article. Thanks for sharing.
John

"We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." - the signers of the Declaration of Independence

CarrollMS

Here is another article. In one part it discusses why soldiers shot high (at North Bridge for instance): a common occurrence with the Brown Bess and it's employment  https://militaryhistorynow.com/2019/03/17/brown-bess-the-story-of-historys-most-famous-musket/
"Pro Libertate"
Distinguished,
Known Distance,
Rimfire KD 200

Black Knight

Both are excellent articles.  Thank you for sharing.
Black Knight
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