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The History Of FirearmsThe Chinese invented gunpowder also know as "black powder".The gunpowder or black powder filled tubes other wise known as rockets.
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History of firearmsThe first use of a firearm was when the shooter would lit the wicks by hand, That set fire the gunpowder that was loaded into the gun barrel. This is called a black powder gun.
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History of fire armsThe fist mechanically firing gun is called a Matchlock. The wicks are now attached to a clamp that sprang in the gunpowder that is placed in the flash pan.
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History of FirearmsThe wicks replaced the wheel lock that started a spark to set fire the gun powder.
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History of FirearmsThe flintlock gun did two things mechanically. It now opened the lid in the flash pan and provided a lighted spark.
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History of FirearmsCap guns invented by Reverend John Forsyt, firing mechanism now doesn't use flash pan. A tube now lead straight to the gun barrel. The tube has an exposive cap on it that sets fire when hit.
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History of FirearmThe first mass-produced, multi-shot, revolving firearm.
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History of FirearmsA Shot gun that was made in the 1850s was the coach gun, witch is a double-barrel shotgun.
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History of FirearmThe first full rim fire cartridge was the first primer gun with longer range. It would also set fire by hitting the bullet at the cap.
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History of Firearms
A firearm in which the cartridge or shell is loaded into a chamber integral to the rear portion of a barrel. -
History of FirearmsThe Gatling gun was an early rapid-fire weapon a modern machine gun.
