The term MUSKET, E.G. can be solved by the crossword solutions RIFLE and GUN. A musket is a type of firearm that was used in the 16th to 19th centuries. It is a muzzle-loaded, smoothbore long GUN that was used by infantry soldiers. It was the first type of firearm to be used in warfare and was eventually replaced by the RIFLE. A RIFLE is a type of firearm that is characterized by a rifled barrel, which means that the inside of the barrel has spiral grooves cut into it. This allows for greater accuracy when firing. A GUN is a type of firearm that is designed to be handheld and operated by one person.