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What US secretary of war approved the rifle musket for general us in the US Army?
ChuckSiata
As US Secretary of War, Jefferson Davis approved the use of the Springfield .58 caliber rifle musket, Model 1855 for the US Army. The new rifle was designated for general distribution to the US armed forces. After he left office, other rifled muskets were also introduced. This development was the basis for new US Army manuals on rifled muskets.
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How the musket different from the rifle?
the musket does not have a rifled barrel and a rifle does
Does a rifle go further than a musket?
In general, yes- and with MUCH greater accuracy.
What is a synonym for musket?
Carbine, rifle, firearm, or gun. Those are synonyms for musket.
Name a old rifle that start with m?
musket Or miguelet / miquelet.
What is the difference between a musket and a rifle?
A musket is smooth bored, like a shotgun's bore. A rifle has rifling inside the bore (grooves).
What did the rifle replace?
It replaced the smoothbore musket.
What does a flintlock musket do?
Nothing different from a rifle.
Why is the rifle better than a musket?
The rifles had superior range and accuracy compared to the smoothbore musket.
What gun is used today instead of a musket?
Rifle.
What is a blade mounted on the end of a musket or rifle?
bayonet
Is a black powder musket considered a rifle?
No, a rifle has rifling in its barrel (spiral grooves to make the bullet spin, thus stabilizing it and improving accuracy). A musket barrel is smooth.
What weapon was used in conjunction to a musket?
A bayonet is a thrusting weapon placed on the muzzle of a musket or rifle which turns the weapon into a spear.
