Kentucky Rifle vs Potzdam Musket

1730s–1820s

1720–1840

Unknown — individually handcrafted by gunsmiths

1,500-1,800mm (59-71 in)

1,000-1,220mm (40-48 in)

4.5-5.4 kg (10-12 lb)

Single-shot, muzzle-loading

Flintlock, single-shot, muzzle-loading, rifled

Double-set triggers on many examples

Blade front, notch or buckhorn rear — iron sights common