Battle of Belgenny Farm.
Muskets.
Two soldiers from the 73rd Regiment of Foot left their muskets leaning against a tree whilst they took a break.
It must have been a time consuming task to load and continually reload a musket in combat as the ram rod (clearly seen) was as long as the barrel.
The purpose of a ramrod (scouring stick) was either metal or wooden and was used to push the projectile down the barrel and hard up against the blackpowder (propellant) which when sparked would explode and force the projectile to exit.
These two muskets were used by the 73rd Regiment of Foot during an historic display at Belgenny Farm.
Such is the interest in the 73rd re-enactment society that it boasts societies and members around Australia.
Belgenny Farm.
Camden.
New South Wales, Australia.
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Battle of Belgenny Farm.
Muskets.
Two soldiers from the 73rd Regiment of Foot left their muskets leaning against a tree whilst they took a break.
It must have been a time consuming task to load and continually reload a musket in combat as the ram rod (clearly seen) was as long as the barrel.
The purpose of a ramrod (scouring stick) was either metal or wooden and was used to push the projectile down the barrel and hard up against the blackpowder (propellant) which when sparked would explode and force the projectile to exit.
These two muskets were used by the 73rd Regiment of Foot during an historic display at Belgenny Farm.
Such is the interest in the 73rd re-enactment society that it boasts societies and members around Australia.
Belgenny Farm.
Camden.
New South Wales, Australia.
#BelgennyFarm #Camden #NewSouthWales #muskets #ramrods #73rdregimentoffoot #combat #explode #blackpowder #historic #tree #resting #projectile #exit #colour #societies #scouringstick #soldiers #iarphotographics #camdenmacarthurexposed