Evolution Of Firearms.

Gun Powder.

Mar 6, 1232

The History Of FirearmsThe Chinese invented gunpowder also know as "black powder".The gunpowder or black powder filled tubes other wise known as rockets.

First Use.

Mar 6, 1364

History of firearmsThe first use of a firearm was when the shooter would lit the wicks by hand, That set fire the gunpowder that was loaded into the gun barrel. This is called a black powder gun.

Matchlock

Mar 6, 1400

History of fire armsThe fist mechanically firing gun is called a Matchlock. The wicks are now attached to a clamp that sprang in the gunpowder that is placed in the flash pan.

Wheel lock

Mar 6, 1509

History of FirearmsThe wicks replaced the wheel lock that started a spark to set fire the gun powder.

Flintlock guns

Mar 6, 1630

History of FirearmsThe flintlock gun did two things mechanically. It now opened the lid in the flash pan and provided a lighted spark.

Percussion.

Mar 6, 1825

History of FirearmsCap guns invented by Reverend John Forsyt, firing mechanism now doesn't use flash pan. A tube now lead straight to the gun barrel. The tube has an exposive cap on it that sets fire when hit.

Colt Revolver

Mar 6, 1835

History of FirearmThe first mass-produced, multi-shot, revolving firearm.

Shotguns

Mar 6, 1850

History of FirearmsA Shot gun that was made in the 1850s was the coach gun, witch is a double-barrel shotgun.

Full rim

Mar 6, 1850

History of FirearmThe first full rim fire cartridge was the first primer gun with longer range. It would also set fire by hitting the bullet at the cap.

Breech loaded

Mar 6, 1861

History of Firearms
A firearm in which the cartridge or shell is loaded into a chamber integral to the rear portion of a barrel.

Gatling Gun

Mar 6, 1862

History of FirearmsThe Gatling gun was an early rapid-fire weapon a modern machine gun.