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Jan 1, 1232
gun powder
The Chinese who invented gunpowder (black powder) first used it in a weapon - gunpowder filled tubes aka rockets. -
Sep 13, 1364
first use of firearm
First recorded use of a firearm - shooter lit wicks by hand that ingnited gunpowder that was loaded into the gun barrel. -
Period: Jan 1, 1400 to Dec 31, 1499
matchlock guns
Matchlock guns - first mechanically firing of guns. Wicks were now attached to a clamp that sprang into gunpowder that was placed in a "flash pan". -
Sep 13, 1509
wheel lock guns
Wheel lock guns - wicks were replaced the wheel lock that generated a spark for igniting the gunpowder. -
Flintlock
the flintlock did two things mechanically, it opened the lid of the flash pan and provided an igniting spark. -
Percussion Cap
cap guns invented by Reverend John Forsyth - firing mechanism no longer uses flash pan, a tube lead straight into the gun barrel, the tupe had an exposive cap on it that exploded when struck -
Back Action lock
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Colt Revolver
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pin fire cartridges
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shotguns
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full rim fire cartridges
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Spencer repeating carbine patented
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Breech Loading Guns
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Gatling Gun
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Center fire cartridges
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cartridge revolver
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Winchester Rifle
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double-action revolver
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lee box magazine design
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Automatic Handguns
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Borchardt Pistol
automatic handgun with a separate magazine in the grip -
first automatic rifle
a winchester