Weapons and Ammunition

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The writer of this paper give a detailed overview into the technical workings of specific rifles and cannons which were used during various wars in the U.S. between 1776-1918. This paper probes the effectiveness of the rifle and cannon which were driven by new innovations in metallurgy, chemistry and ballistics during the 19th century. Specific weapons and firearms reviewed in this paper include: Breechloading rifles and cannons, flintlock rifle and conoidal bullets.

From the Paper:

"The flintlock rifle had a slower rate of fire than the musket, but was superior in accuracy and range. The rate of fire was slowed because of the complicated loading process. Each bullet was hammered into the barrel with a mallet, adding gunpowder in a separate action. Nonetheless, it was the dominant weapon in the American Revolution, and the rifle and rifleman became common in Europe as a result."

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