The three main firearms used during the American Revolution were muskets, flintlock pistols, and swords. Muskets were the most common weapon, with three main types used including the Brown Bess, Charleville, and Kentucky long rifle. Flintlock pistols were less accurate than muskets and could only fire 2-3 shots per minute, so they served as a secondary weapon. Swords were also popular and most were produced in Europe, while cannons had a significant influence on battles by destroying enemies from long ranges of up to 800 yards.

1. Weapons of the
American
Revolution

2. Muskets
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The musket was the most commonly used
firearm during the American revolution.
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Some muskets came with a bayonet but that
was only for enemies on horse and close
combat.
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There were three different types of musket
guns during the war...
-the Brown Bess, the Charleville, and the
Kentucky long rifle.

3. Flintlock pistol
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This firearm was usually a secondary weapon
for the soldiers because it was very inaccurate
compared to the musket.
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Another problem with the pistol was that it could
only shoot about 2 or 3 times a minute.
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The pistol was more meant just for higher
officials as a personal weapon.

4. Swords
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These were also a
very popular weapon
during the war.
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Most swords during
this time were made
from Europe.
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George Washington
was always seen with
a sword

5. Cannons
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This was nicknamed the Queen of the battle field
because of how much it influenced the victory.
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The cannon could shoot several hundred yards
sometimes up to 800! Since most of the war was
fought in the open it would completely destroy the
enemy.

6. Credit's
http://revolutionarywarantiques.com/Weapons-of-the-Revolutionary-
War