Rose Hill/Osborn/Cahoon Cabin Open (Revolutionary War Weapons)

An old Fusilier presents on the firearms and early weapons in the Americas and even weapons of the Revolutionary War. Presenting a Land Pattern Musket (“First Model Brown Bess”) and bayonet, pre-dating the Revolution, but many were still in service with Crown Forces
Short Land Pattern Musket (“Second Model Brown Bess”) and bayonet, Pattern of 1779, issued for service in America
Representative hangars (short swords) as carried by Grenadiers and non-commissioned officers — “Patterns of 1741 and 1752”
An original British infantry drill manual of 1762
Equipment worn by this exhibitor, while serving in the 23rd Regiment of Foot, Royal Welch Fusiliers (in America) during the Bicentennial of 1975-1981:
Replica Short Land Pattern Musket (built from a kit) and bayonet – “battle scarred” from being carried in numerous reenactments as well as while serving in the Honor Guards for HRH Prince Charles’ visit to Cleveland and HM Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Boston in July, 1976
Fusilier’s bearskin cap (shorter than a Grenadier’s) , regimental coat, accoutrements and goatskin knapsack