What was the standard infantry weapon of all the European players in the colonial wars?

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The musket was the most common weapon used by European soldiers during colonial wars, as it was relatively inexpensive to manufacture and could be used by soldiers with minimal training. The rifle was developed later and was not as widely used during this time period. The saber was a weapon primarily used by cavalry, and the browning automatic rifle was not developed until the early 20th century, after the colonial period had ended.

What Was the Standard Infantry Weapon of All the European