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What are some differences between rifles and muskets?
Length, rifling (sometimes)
Why were rifles perferable to muskets?
The rifles had much better range and accuracy over smoothbore muskets.
What are the names of the Revolutionary War weopons?
They were muskets, knives, cannons, pistols, and rifles. And muskets and rifles are different
Did the fur traders have rifles in1705?
No they did not have rifles. They had muskets. They did not have rifles until the late 18th century.
What weapons did the Patriots and British use?
muskets rifles sabers and
What kind of guns did they have in 1787?
Mainly flintlock muskets. There were a few muzzleloading rifles, but many were smoothbore muskets, some shotguns.
Weapons used by infantry during the civil war?
· Rifles · Cannons (smoothbore/rifled) · Muskets · Handguns · Bayonets and swords · Rifles · Cannons (smoothbore/rifled) · Muskets · Handguns · Bayonets and swords
What was the technology used in the Battle of Antietam?
rifles,canons,muskets and bayonets
What is the difference between the flintlock rifle and the musket?
Rifles have spiral grooves cut into the inside of the barrel, known as rifling. Muskets are smoothbore. Rifling causes the bullet to spin in flight, permitting accuracy at long ranges. Also slower to load.
Was there hand held guns in the 1700?
Yes. Muskets, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
What weapons did they use in the battle of long island?
muskets, and guns, (pennsilcainians used rifles)
What weapons did the coureur des bois use?
I think they used rifles or muskets im not sure ...
