The first standard U.S. military rifle was issued to soldiers during the Revolutionary War. "Brown Bess," a British musket, was also used during the War of 1812. "Brown Bess" is the nickname given ...

The Brown Bess Flintlock Musket came in 3 sizes - Long Land pattern 1720 - 1760, Short land 1760 - 1790 and India Pattern 1790 - 1815. The barrel lengths were 46" 42" and 39" respectively.