Modèle 1777 musket

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    In small arm: Standardized patterns and parts

    The Modèle 1777 musket represented a major step forward because of improved production techniques, with the French creating a rigorous system of patterns and gauges that yielded muskets with nearly interchangeable parts. This process was intended to produce less expensive muskets that were easier to make…

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