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Sep 24, 1000
gunpowder was invented
Gunpowder was invented by china about this time -
Period: Sep 24, 1000 to
yimespan of guns
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Sep 24, 1250
manufacturing weapons
china started to manufactur guns at this time -
James Puckle, a London lawyer, patented the world's 1st machine gun
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Samuel Colt, inventor of the first practical revolver, was born.
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Samuel Colt manufactured the 1st pistol, a 34-caliber "Texas" model.
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Samuel Colt manufactured the 1st pistol, a 34-caliber "Texas" model.
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Benjamin Chambers patented a breech loading cannon.
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Smith and Wesson patented metal bullet cartridges. (MC, 8/8/02)
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Odore R. Timby patented a revolving gun turret.
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US army tested the 1st machine gun mounted on a plane.
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Aug 20, Adolf Hitler authorized the development of the V-2 missile.
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The first bazooka rocket gun, produced in Bridgeport, Ct., demolished a tank from its shoulder-held position.