Dear Bernard
I saw this article on the 95th Website about New Orleans that might be of interest to read.
https://www.95thrifles.com/new-orleans
The American Rifle Regiment in 1812 used the Harpers Ferry Rifle, I wondered if you’d ever fired one and if so which you preferred that or the Baker ?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpers_Ferry_Model_1803
Geraint