1776 to 1860

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  • 1776 The American Revolution was made

    1776 The American Revolution was made

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    History project

  • 1807 Percussion-detonating principle patented.

    1807 Percussion-detonating principle patented.

  • 1825 ca. - Percussion-cap guns are in general use.

    1825 ca. - Percussion-cap guns are in general use.

  • 1830 - The back action lock appears.

    1830 - The back action lock appears.

  • 1835 - The first Colt revolver.

    1835 - The first Colt revolver.

  • 1840 - Guns begin to use pin-fire cartridges.

    1840 - Guns begin to use pin-fire cartridges.

  • 1850 - True shotguns in common use.

    1850 - True shotguns in common use.

  • 1854-56 - The Crimean War.

    1854-56 - The Crimean War.

    .The last war to use only muzzle-loaded guns.
  • 1859 - The first full rim-fire cartridge.

    1859 - The first full rim-fire cartridge.

  • 1860 - Spencer repeating carbine patented.

    1860 - Spencer repeating carbine patented.