The Pennsylvania long rifle: The gun that won the American Revolution

Fox News' Douglas Kennedy presents a historical report on the Pennsylvania long rifle, highlighting its pivotal role in the American Revolution.

Douglas Kennedy explores the historical significance of the Pennsylvania Long Rifle, detailing how this American innovation became a decisive "wonder weapon" in the Revolutionary War. Expert John Kolar and National Parks Service Historian Garrett Cloer explain its superior accuracy (up to 200 yards) compared to British smoothbore muskets. The rifle's effectiveness in battles like Saratoga and Cowpens was critical for American victory.