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The M-1845 Percussion Musket |
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The M-1845 Percussion Musket |
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| M-1845 Musket Technical Data | |||
| Designation: | M-1845 Musket | ||
| Manufacturer: | Tula Arsenal | ||
| Year Adopted: | 1845 | ||
| Operational Status: |
Russia - Obsolete (used from 1845 until Crimean War) | ||
| Ammunition: | .70 caliber ball | ||
| Method of Operation: | Percussion Cap Musket | ||
| Weight: | Uncertain at Present | ||
| Maximum Range: | 150 to 200 yards | ||
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| Sights: | Post front sight and Notch rear sight | ||
| Rate of Fire: | 1 round per minute | ||
| Muzzle velocity | Uncertain at Present | ||
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History, Development, |
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Sources Cited (1) Datig, Fred A., "Russian Military Firearms" Gun Collector's Digest (5th ed), Joseph J. Schroeder (ed), DBI Books: Northbrook, IL, 1989. Print. |