musket
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The couple are seen side by side in period costume, as Anna hands John a cartridge to reload his musket.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
A musket ball is a type of ammunition used in muskets, which are long-barrelled, muzzle-loaded firearms that were commonly used from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024
Questions aside, a musket can come in handy.
From Slate • May 8, 2024
There could be everyday military items like uniform buttons or musket balls.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023
A rapid rattle of musket shots came from a completely unexpected place.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
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