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− | Not all societies who witnessed the Arquebus adopted it. Native Americans and other tribes of the world considered the weapon to be too slow firing and they didn't need an armor piercing weapon since most of their enemies were lightly armored tribesmen. Native Americans also could make arrowheads out of the relatively abundant stones like flint, but did not have access to lead or gunpowder without trading with or raiding from the Europeans. Native Americans eventually |
+ | Not all societies who witnessed the Arquebus adopted it. Native Americans and other tribes of the world considered the weapon to be too slow firing and they didn't need an armor piercing weapon since most of their enemies were lightly armored tribesmen. Native Americans also could make arrowheads out of the relatively abundant stones like flint, but did not have access to lead or gunpowder without trading with or raiding from the Europeans. Native Americans eventually adopted muskets as musket technology improved, most noticeably during the Beaver Wars. |
Because the match and powder was exposed, the Arquebus was often unreliable in rain or high humidity. Future muskets would use wheellock or flintlock firing technology; which was relatively more water resistant. |
Because the match and powder was exposed, the Arquebus was often unreliable in rain or high humidity. Future muskets would use wheellock or flintlock firing technology; which was relatively more water resistant. |