Our Unit Used three types of Muskets during the War of 1812-1814.

The Brown Bess Musket

Caliber: .75 (19.1 mm)

Barrel Length: 42"

Overall Length: 58 1/4"

Weight: 9 1/2 lbs.

This 2nd model is an exact reproduction of the musket manufactured in England by Grice in 1762. It was the standard musket for the British services, both land and sea, for almost 100 years. It was used by both Colonists and their Britich opponents during the Wars.

The French Charleville Musket of 1777

Caliber: .75 (19.1 mm)

Barrel Length: 42"

Overall Length: 54"

Weight: 9 lbs.

This Musket is the predecessor to the 1777 Corrigean IX. The only difference is the shape of the frizzen and only the lower band is retained by the spring.

The Harpers Ferry Musket

Caliber: .69

Barrel Length: 42"

Overall Length: 54"

Weight: 10 1/2 lbs.

The US Model 1803 Flintlock musket was made by the Harpers Ferry arsenal from 1803 until 1816. This musket had the highest production of any Flintlock musket, over 350,000.

The Pedersol Model 1805 Harpers Ferry Pistol

Carried by Officers.

Stock: Halfstock, European Walnut, Satin Finish.

Barrel: .58 Caliber, Polished Steel, 10" Barrel

Overall Length: 16 1/4"

Weight: 2 1/2 lbs.

1812 American Officer Saber

This has the Eagle head pommel with the beak pointing up. The grip is bone. Curved 28" Blade.

above photograph by emily hauver