Weapons: Fire Arms

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  • Jan 19, 1232

    1232

    The Chinese laearn to use Gunpowder as a weapon, they use it to create a primitive rocket. AlL guns originate from this event.
  • Period: Jan 19, 1232 to

    Gun Development

  • Apr 16, 1364

    First Gun Use

    First confirmed use of Fire Arms, Shooter lit it by hand igniting the Gunpowder which was loaded in the barrel.
  • Aug 14, 1400

    1400

    Matchlock Gun First Mechanical Firearms. Wicks attached to a clamp which sprang into the Gun POWDER.