"Revolutionary War Firearms" - Flintlock Muskets & Rifles in 18th Century America

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[@alexcain7811]

I’m sorry, but was any effort put into historical research during the production of this piece? There are multiple errors throughout this film. First, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress was not based in Boston. They operated out of Concord and other communities. General Gage ordered Lt. Colonel Smith, not Major Pitcairn to lead troops to Concord. Furthermore, his orders specifically stated NOT to harass the local populace or steal from them. So, the claim that British troops were to seize arms, ammunition, and property from every colonist they encountered is factually incorrect. The assertion that most of the casualties at the Battle of Lexington were the result of hand-to-hand combat and bayonet wounds is absolutely infuriating and patently false. Only one person, Jonas Parker, was killed as a result of a bayonet wound. The remainder of the militiamen were killed or wounded as a result of being shot. The claim that Massachusetts militia men had never used or heard of bayonets before the American Revolution is also absurd. Massachusetts militia laws encouraged bayonet use as early as the 1720s. During the French and Indian War, bayonets were distributed to Massachusetts militia companies at a cost to the Crown. As Massachusetts militia companies prepared for war with England in 1774/early 1775, many towns issued bayonets to their men. It is also incorrect to imply that most of the militia used Brown Besses, Charleville, or Committee of Safety muskets early in the war. According to archeological findings, the most common weapons used by militia and minute companies early in the war were fowling pieces of American, French or English origin. Perhaps the worst piece of misinformation is the implication that Massachusetts minute companies didn't mobilize until they collectively heard gunfire from the Battle of Concord, looked at each other, and said, "What was that?". Massachusetts minute companies throughout Eastern Massachusetts had mobilized in the hours before the Battle of Concord. Lastly, have a chat with your narrator. It’s “colonist,” not “colonialist.” A “colonialist” is a person who supports the practice of gaining political control over other countries and occupying them with settlers. Do better.

[@edmazzeo1985]

@alexcain7811 ...you add a interesting prospective to this time in history . i've been trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle for a while now . i read there was a shortage of bayonets for any militia ,and instead were required to carry tomahawks ,or short swords ,in lieu of bayonets ....also ,if early minute companies had mostly fowling pieces ,how could they fix a bayonet to such a piece .......i'm not disagreeing with you at all ,just asking . thanks man.

[@johnndavis7647]

"A well regulated militia" means that they all had the same caliber muskets. This was because the colony provided powder and shot for practice on Muster Weekends. Early in the war the Brown Bess was most used. So, a fowler of similar bore size was procured by the militiamen if at all possible. Later when the French gave us thousands of their older surplus muskets the 69 caliber or 16 bore because more popular.

[@andreweden9405]

Those particular bayonets at that time may not have been able to "cut" as stated, as they had no real cutting edges to speak of. But they could DEFINITELY stab, that's for sure! They were/are pointy AF! They are a great, murderous, needle-sharp spike, affixed to the end of a 9 pound musket.

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[@stevesmolik24]

Great informative video. Thank you!

[@pscaglione3]

Thank you for this great video!!

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