When did muskets get invented?

Muskets were created in Europe during the 14th century.

No, guns hadn't been invented yet.

No, Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.

He invented interchangeable parts

In 1798, Eli Whitney invented a way to manufacture muskets by machine so that the parts were interchangeable. Ironically, it was as a manufacturer of muskets that Whitney finally

In 1798, Eli Whitney invented a way to manufacture muskets by machine so that the parts were interchangeable. Ironically, it was as a manufacturer of muskets that Whitney finally became rich.

Cotton gin musket In 1798, Eli Whitney invented a way to manufacture muskets by machine so that the parts were interchangeable. Ironically, it was as a manufacturer of muskets that Whitney finally became rich.

Please load those muskets.

The exact date is not known. We know that crude firearms were used in battle in the 1200s. Link at the bottom of the page for more information.

100,00o muskets in 1854.

Muskets fire a heavier lead ball at a much higher velocity than a bow. Muskets will also go farther.

The rifles had much better range and accuracy over smoothbore muskets.

The armies of King George III were commonly armed with muskets.

Percussion caps were invented in the 1830's, with patents granted earlier in the 1800's. The first military application for percussion caps on muskets was in about 1842. By the Mexican War of 1846-1848, percussion cap firing muskets/rifles became general issue.

yes he did... Whitney invented a way to manufacture muskets by machine so that the parts were interchangeable and made him become rich