Firearms Thru History

A Look into The Guns that made History..........

Sword Pistol

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-pistol 31st Jul 2021 - A Sword Pistol is a sword (or dagger/knife) with a pistol attached alongside the blade. This makes the weapon a dual-purpose implement. In theory, the …

''Sea'' Pistols

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sea-pistols 31st Jul 2021 - Although “any” pistol used by Naval Forces at sea could be considered “Sea Service” weapons, there were specifically made weap …

African Jezail .75 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/african-jezail-75-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the late 17th/18th Century, The Jezail Rifle was a Flintlock-class of weapon (with some early Matchlock versions), used commonly among Native …

British Puckle Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-puckle-gun 31st Jul 2021 - Invented in 1718 by James Puckle, The Puckle Gun was simply a large flintlock revolver. Extremely innovative (and far ahead of it's time), the weapon …

French Model 1777 .69 Caliber Musket

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-model-1777-69-caliber-musket 31st Jul 2021 - A widely used and produced weapon of the late 18th Century, The Model 1777 was popular during The Napoleonic Wars. Weighing at 9 pounds, The Model 177 …

Austrian Lorenz .577 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/austrian-lorenz-577-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - Considered to be Austria's first ''modern'' weapon in terms of military firearms technology, The Lorenz Rifle was designed by Austrian Army Lieutenant …

British Martini-Henry .303 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-martinihenry-303-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - This rifle was a breech-loading, single shot repeating weapon issued to British infantry from 1871 to 1888. Incorporating the designs of Henry Peabody …

British Armstrong Rifled Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-armstrong-rifled-gun 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in England in 1855, The Armstrong was a breech loading, rifled heavy barrel weapon. Designed by Sir William Armstrong, these guns were compo …

French Model 1866 Chassepot .58 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-model-1866-chassepot-58-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - Name for French Inventor Antione Chassepot, his rifle was among the many breech-loading experimental rifles being mass produced throughout Europe. Rou …

Nordenfelt Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/nordenfelt-gun 31st Jul 2021 - The Nordenfelt Gun was a multi-barrel "Organ" gun (so named due to it's resemblance to the musical instrument). Invented by Swedish inventor Helge Pal …

Pepperbox Pistol

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pepperbox-pistol 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the late 18th Century and remaining popular until the mid-19th Century, Pepperbox Pistols were part of the Volley Gun family of weapons. Simil …

Polish FB Vis 7.65mm Pistol

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/polish-fb-vis-765mm-pistol 31st Jul 2021 - The FB Vis was a 7.65mm Automatic Pistol designed and produced in Poland in 1935. Based on design patterns developed by The American Colt Firearms Com …