That was the entire point of Lexington and Concord. The British were coming to seize the weapon caches. Back then there were armories - oftentimes complimented by the mayor's mansion - filled with ammunition & firearms. If you go visit Williamsburg, the entire waiting room is still filled with muskets & primitive rifles all over the walls.

Hamilton later remarked that the British were constantly trying to avoid hunting & trapping villages because the weapons were too numerous & grassroot.

That was the entire point of Lexington and Concord. The British were coming to seize the weapon caches. Back then there were armories - oftentimes complimented by the mayor's mansion - filled with ammunition & firearms.

Hamilton later remarked that the British were constantly trying to avoid hunting & trapping villages because the weapons were too numerous & grassroot.