Episode Fifteen: Model 1888 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

[@richwhitaker1506]

Gotta admire your dedication to your subject.

[@zippofanmc]

Possible video on french muskets (1842/53/57/59)? There's no good videos on them, might be interesting

[@MusketMissive]

I'd absolutely love to, provided I can get my hands on research material.
And the muskets themselves, of course.

[@gadazouk]

So when does it stop being a musket and become a rifle? Breech vs muzzle loading?

[@MusketMissive]

Length and intended use, mostly. Rifles were generally shorter and weren't really intended for the line battles that were popular in the day.