From Making History Now – So You Want to Shoot a Musket?

ByOlivia Bada

SO YOU WANT TO SHOOT A MUSKET?

From MakingHistoryNow.org

by Eric Von Aschwege

So you make muskets here?” a wide-eyed visitor asks excitedly as I welcome him into the Gunsmith shop. It’s not an unusual question, and as I continue to learn my trade with George and Richard, I experiment with new ways to respond to inquiries we hear many times each day.

“I’m afraid not,” I explain as I hold up our display rifle. “This is a rifle; that is a fowling piece over my shoulder, the one on top is an Indian trade gun, those are pistols, and this small silver fowler is to spoil a rich boy.”

Our guest pauses, “But aren’t these all muskets?” With the grand opening of Colonial Williamsburg’s new Musket Range just around the corner, we thought it would take a moment to dispel a few common misconceptions about the firearms you see around Williamsburg, and give you a taste of what to expect when you join us at the range! Read more here

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    Olivia Bada is one of the driving forces behind WilliamsburgFamilies.com, a trusted resource for locals and visitors alike. With over 14 years of experience curating the best family-friendly events, activities, and attractions in Williamsburg, VA, Olivia has become a trusted writer in the community. Her passion for connecting families to their local area is evident in the comprehensive guides, event listings, and reviews she shares on the site. She shares information on local events including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Yorktown, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, New Town, Merchants Square, York River State Park, Chippokes State Park and Yorktown Battlefield View all posts CEO

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