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Evolution of Design:Evolution of Design:
GunsGuns
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A briefA brief hhistory of firearm development, and importantistory of firearm development, and importantmilestones along the way.milestones along the way.
Firearms Over the AgesFirearms Over the Ages
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The first actual guns are made in China called aThe first actual guns are made in China called ahand cannonhand cannon
Who: unknownWho: unknown
How: gun powder allowed for projectiles to beHow: gun powder allowed for projectiles to be
launched out when the powder was ignitedlaunched out when the powder was ignited
1250 A.D.1250 A.D.
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The matchlock, a gun that was hand loaded, and fired byThe matchlock, a gun that was hand loaded, and fired bytouching a burning wick to a touchhole, is made and used.touching a burning wick to a touchhole, is made and used.The main drawback was that the wick had to be kept lit,The main drawback was that the wick had to be kept lit,otherwise the gun would be uselessotherwise the gun would be useless
Who: unknownWho: unknown
14001400--1500A
.D.1500A
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Infantry soldiers first use muskets (muzzle loaded rifles) inInfantry soldiers first use muskets (muzzle loaded rifles) inbattle.battle.
Circa 1400Circa 1400--1500A
.D.1500A
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The rifling technique is discovered. The technique was toThe rifling technique is discovered. The technique was toput grooves in the barrel of a gun. The grooves would spinput grooves in the barrel of a gun. The grooves would spinthe bullet , so the bullet would be more accurate, and flythe bullet , so the bullet would be more accurate, and flyfarther.farther.
Who:AugustWho:August KotterKotter
Where:Augsburg,Where:Augsburg, GGermanyermany
1498A
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The rifling technique is first put to use inThe rifling technique is first put to use in
guns.guns.
1540A
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The Italian Beretta family ceases manufacturing ofThe Italian Beretta family ceases manufacturing ofcrossbows, to manufacture gunscrossbows, to manufacture guns
1550 A.D.1550 A.D.
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The first real flintlock gun is made. This gun was fired by aThe first real flintlock gun is made. This gun was fired by apiece of flint that struck metal, causing a spark that ignitedpiece of flint that struck metal, causing a spark that ignitedthe powder firing the gun.the powder firing the gun.
Who: unknown, but generally credit is given to Marin leWho: unknown, but generally credit is given to Marin leBourgeoysBourgeoys
Where: FranceWhere: France
1630A
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A London lawyer, JamesA London lawyer, James PucklePuckle, patents the 1, patents the 1stst machinemachinegun, named thegun, named the PucklePuckle Gun.Gun.
1718A
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Colt manufactures the first revolving barrel, multiColt manufactures the first revolving barrel, multi--shotshotfirearm: The Revolverfirearm: The Revolver
Who: Samuel ColtWho: Samuel Colt
Where: The United States ofAmericaWhere: The United States ofAmerica
1836 A.D.1836 A.D.
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Smith & Wesson patents the first metal shell casingSmith & Wesson patents the first metal shell casing
Who: Horace Smith, Daniel WessonWho: Horace Smith, Daniel Wesson
Where: Springfield, MaWhere: Springfield, Ma
1854 A.D.1854 A.D.
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The Crimean War is the last war to use only muzzle loadingThe Crimean War is the last war to use only muzzle loadinggunsguns
18541854--1856 A.D.1856 A.D.
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The Gatling gun is patented.The Gatling gun is patented.
Who: Richard GatlingWho: Richard Gatling
1862 A.D.1862 A.D.
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C.E. Barnes of Lowell, Ma. patents the machine gunC.E. Barnes of Lowell, Ma. patents the machine gun
1865 A.D.1865 A.D.
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The first automatic handgun is manufacturedThe first automatic handgun is manufactured
1892 A.D.1892 A.D.
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Sears Roebuck sells a gun in their catalog for $.68Sears Roebuck sells a gun in their catalog for $.68
1897 A.D.1897 A.D.
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A plane mounted machine gun is testedA plane mounted machine gun is tested
1912 A.D.1912 A.D.
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MikhailMikhail KalishnikovKalishnikov designs theAKdesigns the AK--47, a major advance in47, a major advance inassault rifle technologyassault rifle technology
1947 A.D.1947 A.D.
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The American MThe American M--16 is developed, and manufactured16 is developed, and manufactured
Who: Eugene StonerWho: Eugene Stoner
1963A
.D.1963A
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The MThe M--4, and successor to the M4, and successor to the M--16 is introduced16 is introduced
Who: ColtWho: Colt
1994 A.D.1994 A.D.