It was a weapon that had the potential to change the face of American warfare. It was a repeating flintlock musket that could ...

The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. 1637 - First use of firearms ...

“I shot my first deer right around Christmas in 2018 with a flintlock. It’s a primitive feeling. It’s a neat feeling when the fire goes off.” He soon realized he needed a rifle that was ...

The Brown Bess Flintlock Musket came in 3 sizes - Long Land pattern 1720 - 1760, Short land 1760 - 1790 and India Pattern 1790 - 1815. The barrel lengths were 46" 42" and 39" respectively.

The flintlock ignition system reigned for two centuries, with virtually no alteration. The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used ...