The Confederates still relied heavily on the flintlock musket until late in 1862, when it was finally superseded by the percussion musket.
Here, the 19th Tennessee at Shiloh, fire by file. Each man in the front and rear rank (file) taking it in turn to fire quickly followed in turn by the next file.

FROM: Osprey Publishing's- Weapon 44, The Flintlock Musket

MEDIUM: Water colour and gouache
IMAGE SIZE: Approximately H 33cm x W 48cm ( 13 x 19 inches)
PRICE: £590.00