This musket is one of over 100,000 French arms imported into the United States during the Revolutionary War. In February 1776, two years before France openly allied with the United States, the French began secretly sending French arms to America. France continued to send weapons to America throughout the war. Since American production lagged behind the Continental Army’s demand, it was French weapons that helped to secure American .

Details

Item/Title: Model 1766 Infantry Musket
Maker: Probably made at Charleville Armory
Place: Charleville, France
Date: 1766-1774
Materials: Iron, Steel, Brass, Wood (walnut)
Credit: Museum of the American Revolution, 2014.03.0001
Type: Object