Weapons

Muskets

"The Rappahannock Forge" (Nathan L. Swayze, American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin) - A deep dive on the muskets and other tools made by James Hunter in Stafford County, printed in 1976 for the bicentennial.

Rifles

“The Birth of the Longrifle: Martin Meylin's Gun Shop" (Gabe Neville, RV) - The Pennsylvania rifle first appeared in the 1730s or 1740s. Expert use on the frontier turned it into an important weapon of war. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, it has long been believed that it all began in Martin Meylin’s gun shop.

“‘It is Incredible How Much They Dread a Rifle’: Col. William Woodford’s 1775 James River Crossing” (Pat Hannum, JAR) - Early in the war, Virginia commanders made up for a shortage of artillery with the range and accuracy of Pennsylvania rifles.

“Kentucky Rifles” (Brian LaMaster and Tim Hodges, Historic Shepherdstown Museum) ​- An excellent video presentation on the “Kentucky” rifle.

Tomahawks

"The Evolution of the Tomahawk" (Greg Bray, RV) - Virginia riflemen and Native warriors both carried tomahawks, yet this ancient weapon has never been clearly defined. Blacksmith Greg Bray explores the history of this iconic American weapon.

"Tomahawks and Hatchets, Part 1: Early History of Axes and Battle Axes" (Harry Schenawolf, RWJ)

Tomahawks and Hatchets, Part 2: Trade Axes of America" (Harry Schenawolf, RWJ)

"Tomahawks and Hatchets, Part 3: Use in the American Revolution" (Harry Schenawolf, RWJ)