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BCarp · January 18, 2013, 12:02 PM

Check out the "New England Colonial Fowler/Militia Musket" on this page, for a reproduction of a typical militia arm like those being discussed:

http://www.flintlocks.com/rifles04.htm

They often had the fore-end cut back to accommodate a socket bayonet, if one could be had. Most men carried a tomahawk or hanger/cutlass type sword as a side arm. One of the three was required as part of your militia weaponry.

January 18, 2013, 12:02 PM	#9
BCarp Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Location: Port Crane, NY Posts: 31	Check out the "New England Colonial Fowler/Militia Musket" on this page, for a reproduction of a typical militia arm like those being discussed: http://www.flintlocks.com/rifles04.htm They often had the fore-end cut back to accommodate a socket bayonet, if one could be had. Most men carried a tomahawk or hanger/cutlass type sword as a side arm. One of the three was required as part of your militia weaponry. __________________ Brian Carp "Powder, patch, ball!"