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They were the kings' guards in times of Henry IV in France. They used big guns called muskets.

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The musketeers, or musketeer units, were named after the musket, a type of firearm commonly used by infantry soldiers during the 17th and 18th centuries. The musketeers were known for their proficiency in using muskets in battle, hence the name.

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Athos, Porthos and Aramis.

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