Happy Independence Day everyone! To add to your enjoyment of the day here's a nice couple demonstrating some real firelocks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfVEiaCGccw
Best wishes to all, and have a safe and sane Forth! (Even if "safe and sane" isn't much fun!)
PS: A well-trained soldier in the 18th Century could do that loading procedure in fifteen seconds! Amazing, but true. Modern shooters of those muskets typically won't do it for safety reasons, but I've tried it and it can be done.
PPS: For a little motivational music, check this out...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q94_JuJEfHs
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