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Well that covers in more detail a number of the points I was thinking of. Thanks. Steve

Not sure how the Ferguson compared to the Baker. Checking the wiki pages for Ferguson_rifle and Baker_rifle the following points seem to be noted. a) The Ferguson was a breech loader which made it more complex and prone to break down. This also made it a lot more expensive to produce and only...

Don't know. Something I read 20-30 years or so back. There was the suggestion that George III rejected it because of that and that this was stupid but as I say there's a very valid reason for the capacity among the bulk of the infantry to fight in melee and protect against cavalry. It may be...

All An interesting thread and the primary objects to the Ferguson rifle seem to be: a) Its fragile and prone to breakdown. b) Aiming is of relatively little use when smoke from firing obscures both you and the target. c) - which I have seen mentioned elsewhere in the past - that it couldn't...