Fire Arms Collection

Musket & Rifles 1800
Muzzle loading musket and rifles A. Brown Bess & bayonet B. Brunswick rifle C. Enfield rifle & bayonet

Guns for American Boys
Guns for American boys

Colt Revolver 1886
Colts double action army revolver

Soldier of the Yusufzai Tribe, Afghanistan
A soldier of the Yusufzai (also Youssofzay, Yousafzai, Esapzey, Yousufi, Eusofzye or Yusufi), one of the largest Pashtun tribes

Tasmanian aborigines attacking a settlers hut. 1870

Afghan man of Damaun, Afghanistan
An Afghaun of Damaun. An armed Afghan resting a firearm on his shoulder. he has a sword hung at his side and a small circular shield slung over his back. 1815

Cross-Section / Air Rifle
Air-gun - section through the rifle showing the method of loading

Matchlocks and other firearms
Various firearms -- an English Matchlock, a 1615 Spanish Matchlock, a Spanish Wheel Lock Rifle, a Tuscan Double Wheel Lock, plus bandoliers and spanner

Plate showing hunters and various ways to trap birds.. From: The ornithology of Francis Willughby. Date: 1678

Loading Musket 1607
Loading a musket. Date: 1607

Men and hounds on wild boar hunt, Sri Lanka
A Melee -- men and hounds on a wild boar hunt in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1854

Hunters attempting to trap an elephant, Sri Lanka
Hold Fast -- hunters attempting to trap an elephant in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1854

Hunter trampled by elephant, Sri Lanka
Caught at Last -- a hunter being trampled by an elephant in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1854

Woman Firing a Revolver
A woman fires a revolver. Lets hope shes not unhinged. Date: 1930s

Buffalo hunt, Sri Lanka
The Charge of Sixpences -- a buffalo hunt in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1854

Buffalo and hunter on horseback, Sri Lanka
Charge in High Reeds -- a buffalo emerging from reeds confronts a hunter on horseback in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1854

Hunters stalking herd of elephants, Sri Lanka
Stalking a Herd -- hunters spying on a herd of elephants in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1854

Hunters and elephants in long grass, Sri Lanka
Hard at it -- hunters in the middle of a herd of elephants in long grass in Sri Lanka. 1854

Durani Villager with gun, Afghanistan
A Dooraunee Villager with his Arms. An Afghan man wearing a long cloak and carrying a firearm with a long bayonet. 1815

Loading Mechanism Parts
Components of the loading mechanisms of 18th century rifles & pistols. Date: Circa 1760

Pistols & Rifles 18th C
Rifles & pistols from the 18th century : details of loading mechanisms. Date: Circa 1760

Soldiers Training 18th C
Military training of 18th century French soldiers. Date: Circa 1760

Smith & Wesson Revolver
Smith & Wesson.38 calibre revolver Date: 1925

Armed game wardens walking along track, Kruger N. P. Mpumalanga, South Africa
Armed game wardens walking along track, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

No firearms prohibitive sign for weapons at entrance to bank, worlds most northerly town, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, august

Armed game warden, close-up of cartridge belt, Kruger N. P. Mpumalanga, South Africa
Armed game warden, close-up of cartridge belt, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

Gun crime, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a chalk outline of a gun, representing the deadly effects of gun crime

Rigbys Needle Gun

Dougalls Pat. Lockfast
Dougalls Patent Lockfast rifle

Adams Breech-Loader
Adams Breech-loader

Whitworths Rifle Rest
Whitworths rifle rest - side elevation and plan views

Needhams Patent Rifle
A view looking down on the loading mechanism of Needhams Patent rifle Date: 19th century

Lady Using Air Rifle
An Edwardian lady learns to shoot an air rifle with the help of a man in suit and boater

French Rifle Practice
French cavalrymen practice using their rifles

Stock in Hand Explosion
Our Gun-Sporting Partnership - two men and their dog get a shock when a rifle explodes unexpectedly

Dangerous Spark Gun
A Dangerous Spark - a man gets a shock when his gunpowder ignites unexpectedly

Colt Revolving Pistol
Colts revolving pistol

Savage Automatic Pistol
Savage automatic pistol

Decorative Pistol 1851
Decorative pistol by Lepage Mautier, Paris

Man in Gun Room 1886
Man in a gun room

French Pistol and Shield
Two pistols and a shield by Lepage Martier of Paris

MATCHLOCK
Matchlock with smoking wick

Pistol Shooting - 3
This duellist is holding his pistol a fraction too high, and his arm should be less stretched

Pistol Shooting - 2
The correct position for a gentleman particpating in a pistol duel : he holds his weapon level with his line of sight

Adams Patent Revolver

Rifle Volley 1890
Demonstration of the aftermath of a volley of shots from rifles using smokeless powder. 2 of 2

Musket & Arquebus 1608
Musket and arquebus, Holland

Pistols Breech-Loading
Breech-loading wheel-lock pistol, with an ivory stock - it was used in the time of Henry VIII

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"From Musket to Revolver: Unveiling the Evolution of Fire Arms" Step back in time to the 1800s, where muskets and rifles reigned supreme as the weapons of choice. These sturdy firearms were instrumental in shaping American history, becoming guns for American boys who sought adventure on the frontier. In 1886, a game-changing invention took center stage - the Colt Revolver. This revolutionary firearm forever altered combat tactics and personal defense strategies. Its impact was felt far and wide, even reaching distant lands like Afghanistan. But let's rewind further back to 1608 when muskets and arquebuses first made their appearance. These early predecessors laid the foundation for future advancements in firepower, setting off a chain reaction that would shape warfare for centuries to come. Imagine being a settler in Tasmania during those tumultuous times when Tasmanian aborigines attacked settlers' huts with these very firearms. The clash between cultures intensified as both sides fought fiercely for their land and way of life. Traveling eastward from Tasmania, we encounter an Afghan man from Damaun proudly displaying his firearm prowess. In Afghanistan, guns became an integral part of tribal identity; soldiers from tribes like Yusufzai relied on them for protection and survival amidst constant conflicts. Various types of firearms emerged throughout history - matchlocks and other innovative designs that enhanced accuracy and efficiency on the battlefield. Artokoloro's captivating plate showcases hunters employing different techniques to trap birds using these ingenious devices. As we delve deeper into history, witness how loading a musket required skillful precision in 1607. Each step meticulously executed ensured successful ignition while facing adversaries head-on or defending one's homeland against invaders. Firearms have undeniably left an indelible mark on humanity's story – empowering nations, protecting lives, but also fueling conflict throughout time.