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Posted: 10 Jun 2020

Taken: 17 Aug 2019

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1/400 • f/6.3 • 300.0 mm • ISO 640 •

Canon EOS Rebel T6i

TAMRON 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD B016

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"Parade Rest" -- Kentucky Flintlock

"Parade Rest" -- Kentucky Flintlock
Also known as Pennsylvania long rifle. Used by American marksmen in the Revolutionary War; very accurate for its time, up to 200 yards; usually about 45 caliber. Trade-off for accuracy was slow rate-of-fire, 2 shots per minute or less. Both British and American line companies used "Brown Bess" smoothbore muskets, or variants thereof: 75 caliber, accuracy less than 90 yards, rate-of-fire up to 5 shots per minute. All infantry weapons of this era were muzzleloading. (Rate-of-fire data is from internet sources -- I am very skeptical: I think it was markedly slower.)

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 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
A fine composition and interesting info. I suppose if you practiced all the time you might approach these rates-of-fire.
4 years ago.
L. L. Wall club has replied to Andy Rodker club
... and I suppose if someone was shooting back at you, it probably would affect rate-of-fire too; as well as lack-of-accuracy ...
4 years ago.
 Weard Bültena
Weard Bültena
Moin,
Waffen gehören auf den Müll!!!
Weard
4 years ago.
L. L. Wall club has replied to Weard Bültena
Best regards to you. I wondered if posting a photo of firearms might stir some controversy: especially under the stereotype of "Americans and their obsession with guns". I do own hunting firearms and a couple British historic military rifles, but I am not entranced with owning them. Nor do I think the US Constitution is being interpreted correctly guaranteeing possession; but I believe my personal property is not subject to confiscation.
If this historic musket were thrown in the trash, the owner would be out a couple thousand dollars.
Make no mistake: violence must stop; gun violence must stop.
4 years ago.

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