Muskets were the primary firearm used by the British army during the Revolutionary War. They were long-barreled, smoothbore guns loaded from the muzzle with a single ball or bullet. Muskets were inaccurate by modern standards, but they were effective at killing or wounding an enemy at ranges up to 100 yards.
2. Bayonets
Bayonets were short knives that could be attached to the muzzle of a musket to turn it into a spear. They were used for close combat when muskets were too slow to reload.
3. Swords
Swords were used by officers and cavalrymen. They were typically made of steel and had a single-edged blade.
4. Pistols
Pistols were small firearms that were often carried as a secondary weapon by officers or cavalrymen. They were typically loaded with a single ball or bullet and were used for close combat or self-defense.
5. Artillery
Artillery pieces were large, heavy guns that were used to bombard enemy positions from a distance. They were typically drawn by horses or oxen and were operated by a crew of several soldiers.