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The Springfield Model 1847 Musketoon was a weapon produced by the Springfield Armory in the mid 19th century. ==History== Muskets were designed for a dual purpose on the battlefield. They could be used as a ranged weapon, and they could also be used as a pike for short range fighting. Because they were used in a manner similar to a pike, muskets had to be long and heavy, which made them impractical for other uses. Because of this, many muskets were produced in a shorter version, often called a carbine or a musketoon. These shorter weapons were often used by naval forces and cavalry. The Springfield Model 1847 Musketoon was a shortened version of the Springfield Model 1842 standard infantry musket. Three basic models were produced at Springfield between 1847 and 1859. The total production of all three models is estimated at approximately 10,000 musketoons. The cavalry model was not highly regarded by those mounted troops to whom they were issued. Inspector General Joseph Mansfield conducted a tour of the Western outposts in 1853 and reported that the troops made many derogatory comments about the musketoons. Dragoons told him that when the weapon was carried by a mounted trooper, the ball would simply roll out of the musketoon's barrel. His report also stated that "there is no probable certainty of hitting the object aimed at,and the recoil is too great to be fired with ease." Mansfield concluded that the gun was essentially "a worthless arm," having "no advocates that I am aware of." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Springfield Model 1847」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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