Evolution of firearms

  • Sep 23, 1232

    chinese invent gunpowder

  • Sep 23, 1364

    First recorded use of a firearm

    First recorded use of a firearm
  • Sep 23, 1400

    Matchlock guns

    Matchlock guns
  • Sep 25, 1509

    Wheel lock

    Wheel lock
  • First TRUE Flintlock gun

    First TRUE Flintlock gun
  • Period: to

    Dual Pistols

  • Percussion cap guns

    Percussion cap guns
    tube to gun barrel and it had an explosive cap that exploded when struck
  • Colt Revolver, first revolving firearm

    Colt Revolver, first revolving firearm
  • Shotguns

    Shotguns
  • Gatling gun was invented

    Gatling gun was invented
  • First Automatic Rifle, Winchester Rifle

    First Automatic Rifle, Winchester Rifle