1807 R. Wilson Diary 16 June in (1862) II. viii. 269 After a heavy cannonade and sustained musketry fire,..the enemy manoeuvred to gain our right.
1852 F. R. Chesney 300 (margin) Batteries of artillery supposed to be put hors de combat by musketry fire.
1999 16 Sept. 4JR Through the fog, the Rebels halted, aimed and poured forth the crackling heat of musketry fire.