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first record of use of firearms in eastern europe
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Matchlock guns - first mechanically firing of guns. Wicks were now attached to a clamp that sprang into gunpowder that was placed in a "flash pan".
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Wheel lock guns - wicks were replaced the wheel lock that generated a spark for igniting the gunpowder.
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lintlock guns - the flintlock did two things mechanically, it opened the lid of the flash pan and provided an igniting spark.
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Percussion-cap guns invented by Reverend John Forsyth - firing mechanism no longer uses flash pan, a tube lead straight into the gun barrel, the tupe had an exposive cap on it that exploded when struck
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Back action lock invented
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colt revolver first mass-produced, multi-shot, revolving firearms
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pin fire cartridges similar to the ones used to day by modern guns.
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shotgun invented shot gun has multi shop bullet consisting of small fragments known as buck shot or large led bullets called slugs
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double action revolver invented the double action meant when you fired you wouldnt have to pull the hammer back but instead just fire the trigger as fast as you can much lke the semi automatic handguns of today
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lee box bagazine invented used in the winchester B.A.R
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automatic handguns invented after many failed attempts
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was known as teh B.A.R used by bonny and clide fired a 30-06 round wich can tear through an engine block