Archaeologists have unearthed part of an 18th-century musket at a colonial-era fort in Michigan. ... The knife, which has an intact blade, dates to 1781 or older.

Muskets like the one Munroe fired became in short supply as the war picked up, and the colonists needed arms. Men aged 16 to 60 were required to have guns in order to serve in local militias, Bohy ...

But after coming across some musket balls which confirmed his theory, he unearthed something which turned out to be much older and unusual - a small, highly-decorated knife and scabbard which has ...

From bowie knives to muskets and machine guns, historians testify in Measure 114 trial about America’s gun history, regulations. Updated: Jun. 08, 2023, 1:10 p.m.