Why Did Britain Seal a German Gun? The Hessian Musket
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This week on #whatisthisweapon, Jonathan examines a sealed pattern musket from Hesse, Germany.
What was it for? Who used it? And why is it covered in masking tape? Join Jonathan as he investigates this curious weapon from our collection.
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