Page 177 - (DK) Smithsinian - Military History: The Definitive Visual Guide to the Objects of Warfare

175

Ramrod pipe
Fore stock sized WEAPONS,
to fit in hand
▲ LONG LAND-PATTERN Most British infantrymen in the American ▼ FERGUSON RIFLE The breech-loading Ferguson
FLINTLOCK MUSKET War used the “Brown Bess” Land-Pattern Date 1776 rifle was used in limited
Date 1742 musket. This long version of the gun was Origin England numbers on the British side
first issued in 1722, while shorter versions in the American Revolutionary
Origin England 1
followed in 1768 and 1797. Weight 7 ⁄2lb (3.5kg) War. It was designed by a
1
Weight 10 ⁄4lb (4.7kg) Length 4–5ft (1.21–1.52m) Scottish army officer, Major
Barrel 4ft (1.17m) Caliber .65in Patrick Ferguson.
Caliber 10-bore UNIFORMS,

Trigger guard—one turn
lowered the breech plug Linen dyed purple with
red collar and cuffs

▶ MARYLAND INDEPENDENT The men of the 4th Maryland
COMPANY SHIRT AND Independent Company wore a AND KIT OF THE
WAISTCOAT purple hunting shirt with a white
Date 1776 waistcoat. The unit was one of
seven companies of 100 men
Origin US authorized by Maryland in
Material Linen January 1776. AMERICAN REV

▲ MARYLAND INDEPENDENT The soldiers wore a tricorne
COMPANY TRICORNE HAT (three-cornered) hat similar in style OLUTION
Date 1776 to British regulars. By spring 1776,
nine companies together formed the
Origin US
1st Maryland Regiment under
Material Wool, linen Colonel William Smallwood.
HUNTING SHIRT

WAISTCOAT
▶ MARYLAND INDEPENDENT BAYONET
COMPANY KNAPSACK ON BELT
AND BELT
Date 1776
Origin US
Material Canvas, leather
The Maryland troops were highly
regarded by General George Trigger guard
Washington after they distinguished
themselves at the Battle of Long
Island in August 1776. Their knapsacks ▲ RAPPAHANNOCK PISTOL At the Rappahannock Forge near
bore the company insignia. Date c.1776 Falmouth, Virginia, Scottish émigré
James Hunter produced the first
Origin US American-manufactured military
Barrel 9in (23cm) pistol. It was a copy of the British
Caliber .69in Light Dragoon pistol, and was used
by the Light Dragoons in the
Continental Army.
Shoulder straps KNAPSACK