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I was aware the French word for rifle was "fusil" but I wasn't so up on the word "mousqueton," which sound very antique.
My son informs me that because of the widespread issue of the M4 carbine in the United States Army, that some soldiers have referred to the full grown M16 rifle as a "musket."
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Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands!
Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag,
and return us to our own beloved homes!
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