What were the weapons used by pirates and corsairs? Their main weapons: daggers, swords, axes, cutlasses, muskets, pistols, spontons, halberds, etc.The dangerous long muskets used by snipers were very effective. Particularly effective were long muskets of French origin with which they fired at the crew, especially the helmsman, from a long distance. Pirate weapons ranged … Continue reading Weapons most used by pirates, corsairs, buccaneers, filibusters, etc.