Maryland Council of Safety Revolutionary Flintlock

This video explores the historical context of firearm procurement by colonial "Committees of Safety" in the lead-up to the US War of Independence. It highlights the challenges of authenticating these arms due to a lack of consistent markings. A notable exception is discussed: the Maryland Council of Safety's order of 500 pistols, which were inspected and marked by Thomas Ewing with a distinct tulip-like symbol, allowing for their identification today.