US M1821 flintlock musket vs US M1841 Mississippi rifle
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US martial flintlock musket vs US martial percusssion rifle. The flintlock musket was made in Harper's Ferry in 1833 the Missisippi rifle was made by Eli Whitney Jr. in 1855. Both are in perfect shooting condition, and in this video both are shot with their original cartridges. Enjoy the second part of the Mississippi series.
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