Videos tagged with French Model 1717 Rampart Musket

This video provides an expert overview of the French Model 1717 Rampart Musket, a .78 caliber flintlock firearm used during the American Revolution. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert, details its historical context, design purpose for fortifications, unique physical characteristics, and arsenal markings. The presentation also touches upon its tactical use in America and subsequent modifications by the Springfield Arsenal.

This review covers the French Model 1717 Rampart Musket, a .78 caliber smoothbore flintlock firearm from the American Revolution era. Expert Ian McCollum details its historical context, noting its obsolescence for the French military by 1777 and its subsequent sale to American forces. The musket's physical characteristics, including its approximate 10.5 lb weight, are also discussed, offering insights into its use and design.