The Evolution of Pistols

By Lee F. Merryman
  • Feb 26, 1560

    matchlock pistol

    http://www.gunvault.com/infographics/the-evolution-of-the-handgun.html
    its a one shot musel loder. the barel lanth is 6in, it was designed for easy firing.

  • weellock pistol

    http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/lords-of-war/articles/da-vincis-killer-pistol-facts/
    had a better firing mechanism than the matchlock

  • flintlock pistol

    it increased firing rate and decreased reload time

  • peperbox pistol

    first multi-shot pistol

  • colt patreson

    first single action revolver

  • colt m1911

    it shoots a .45mm round. it holds 7 in the clip and one and in the chamber. the frist semi-automatic pistol.

  • luger

    german semi-automatic pistol

  • desert eagle

    shoots a 50 cal. round the biggest round used in a pistol

  • glock 18

    first fully auto pistol

  • berata m93

    frist 3 round berst gun