British Musket

A British musket was a type of long firearm used by soldiers from the 16th to 18th centuries, primarily in warfare and military formations. It was a smoothbore firearm, meaning the inside of the barrel was smooth instead of rifled, making it less accurate but quicker to produce. Muskets were typically fired from shoulder, relying on the soldier’s aim and experience. They were an upgrade from earlier handheld firearms like the arquebus, allowing soldiers to deliver more firepower in battle. The musket played a crucial role in shaping early modern warfare, especially in line and volley tactics used by armies like the British.