Cavalry Arms, American Revolution, French Model 1770 Dragoon Musket, French Model 1773 Cavalry Musketoon, British Pattern 1760 Royal Foresters Carbine, British Pattern 1776 Royal Foresters Carbine ...

After the French and Indian War, the British Army recognized the necessity for a pattern pistol to be created for Light Dragoon Regiments. A version was made that became popular in England. This Light ...

Between 1775 and 1783, American rebels battled the British for our fledgling country’s independence. Armed with the most sophisticated armaments of the era, both armies waged 165 bloody battles.

The American dragoon pattern helmets were inspired—likely even supplied—by the French. This dragoon helmet could thus be considered the first true American combat helmet. Small Arms of the ...

The American Revolution Experience will run through June 26 at the Historical Society, 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Admission is free. ...