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[FEATURE EXHIBIT] Who Carried the British Grenadier Sergeant’s Carbine at the Armory?

English "Brown Bess" Carbine, Circa 1770

There’s nothing like a good detective story. When coupled with the history of a Revolutionary War weapon, it gets even more interesting. Special thanks go to Russell Malcolm, Patrick Donovan, and Don Hagist for their help in telling this one. Hanging on the wall of our Members Lounge in the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum (click […]

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