We don't see many Long Land muskets in Rev War, which is actually sorta incorrect. Especially in the early war scenarios.
I would personally love an India pattern but WOE not our period.
I'm in the market for a fowler or a carbine. If I had the $$$$ I'd go for the Pedersoli carbine, but alas .... *watches moths fly out of wallet*
The 'no bayonet' rule is a vestige of Bicentennial reenacting -- the real start of Rev War as a reeancting hobby back in the 1970's. There were a couple of infamous accidents and the ban hammer came down on firing with bayonets. The ban hammer also came down on ramrods. It used to be that all ramrods were collected at the pre-tactical safety inspection. That rule has eased up and now ramrods are allowed, but the bayonet rule is still there.
And yes, there was a FLYING RAMROD, which was the start of the original ban.
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Date: 2010-09-21 01:56 am (UTC)I would personally love an India pattern but WOE not our period.
I'm in the market for a fowler or a carbine. If I had the $$$$ I'd go for the Pedersoli carbine, but alas .... *watches moths fly out of wallet*
The 'no bayonet' rule is a vestige of Bicentennial reenacting -- the real start of Rev War as a reeancting hobby back in the 1970's. There were a couple of infamous accidents and the ban hammer came down on firing with bayonets. The ban hammer also came down on ramrods. It used to be that all ramrods were collected at the pre-tactical safety inspection. That rule has eased up and now ramrods are allowed, but the bayonet rule is still there.
And yes, there was a FLYING RAMROD, which was the start of the original ban.