Firearms Collection

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

Variety of pistols, incl Colts Deringer pistol / Peacemaker
A variety of pistols, including Colts Deringer pistol, the Snapchance Revolver, a full-size cartridge, a US Cavalry Colt Sa (Single Action Army - Peacemaker).45 revolver (circa 1877)

Webley & Scott, gun makers in Birmingham, West Midlands. Their original premises was in Weaman Street, Birmingham, until they moved to a modern factory in West Bromwich in 1958

Short Rifle Diagram 1915
Multi-part diagram, showing the complex working systems of a short rifle, taking a Lee- Enfield Mark III magazine. Date: 1915

Diemaco C8 carbine

Special operations forces soldier equipped with night vision and an HK416 assault rifle

FAMAS 5. 56mm assault rifle
FAMAS 5.56mm assault rifle. The FAMAS is the service rifle of the French military

Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: Unknown
Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848/68

Streltsy guardsmen
5304982 Streltsy guardsmen.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Streltsy Russian guardsmen who were collectively known as Marksman Troops. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III. Engraving
530739 A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Man firing a pistol, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (engraving)
3432527 Man firing a pistol, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man firing a pistol,19th century)

Specimen of machine-writing from Charles Thurber's 'Chirographie'
3586072 Specimen of machine-writing from Charles Thurber's 'Chirographie'; (add.info.: Specimen of machine-writing from Charles Thurber's 'Chirographie')

Air gun, 1735-40 (walnut with silver and brass)
BAL10674 Air gun, 1735-40 (walnut with silver and brass); 137 long cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Carved walnut with chased and engraved silver)

Man with gun in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, 1920-1930. Creator: Patrick Kroon
Man with gun in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, 1920-1930. Caricature of a man with a thick folder of documents on which is written the truncated word Too...'. Design for a political cartoon

U.S.S. Brooklyn, group on gun deck, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, group on gun deck, between 1896 and 1899

La Partie de cartes, early 19th century. Creator: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet
La Partie de cartes, early 19th century. Card party

Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: firing from the rests, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: firing from the rests, 1862. At the Royal Laboratory practice-range of Woolwich Arsenal number of gunmakers of celebrity were present

Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the rifle-rest, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the rifle-rest, 1862. At the Royal Laboratory practice-range of Woolwich Arsenal number of gunmakers of celebrity were present

Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the Council of the National Rifle... 1862 Creator: Unknown
Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the Council of the National Rifle Association watching the target, 1862

Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600. Creator: Rudolf Danner
Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600

WWI French Mannlicher Berthier Infantry rifle bayonet
First World War French Mannlicher Berthier Infantry rifle bayonet, No. 24557. Firearms & Equipment

French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860 French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860

Matchlock Musket, Wien, c. 1640 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Matchlock Musket, Wien, c. 1640/60

A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes
2619066 A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Ships cannon Lantaka, Borneo or Brunei (bronze)
2640741 Ships cannon Lantaka, Borneo or Brunei (bronze) by Unknown artist, (18th century); length: 120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The barrel cast with a medallion)

Chief Instructor, Sergeant Ivor Montgomery, training police women on the firing range at Fingringhoe, Essex. Pictured, WPC Elizabeth Jenkin, 25, takes aim on the firing range with her revolver

Men of the Second City Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment leaving Sutton Coldfield, holding Lee Enfield Rifles. July 1915

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Alexander Campbell
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70

Lord's patent loading-chamber, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Lord's patent loading-chamber, 1862....a most simple, durable, and inexpensive little contrivance recently invented and patented by Mr. W. B. Lord, of the Royal Artillery

WWI German Mauser Gewehr M 98 rifle bayonet
First World War German Mauser Gewehr M.98 butcher blade rifle bayonet. Manufactured by Packohlger & Co. Solingen in its metal scabbard. Firearms & Equipment

Soldiers at the shooting range, 1876, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century painting
1900s, 19th-century, armed, arms, arts, battles, black, black-and-white, black-white, concept, concept image, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, early

Gun (steel & wood)
622535 Gun (steel & wood) by African School; 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly from Malawi or Tanzania.); © Michael Graham-Stewart

"Fireworks from Gonnes and Bowes. " Shooting fireworks or incendiaries from a gun and a bow
619338 "Fireworks from Gonnes and Bowes." Shooting fireworks or incendiaries from a gun and a bow, from Thomas Smith's Art of Gunnery, 1643, from The British Army: Its Origins

A Snaphance Birding Piece of Prince Charles, son of James I, 1614, from The British Army: Its Origins
619350 A Snaphance Birding Piece of Prince Charles, son of James I, 1614, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport, 1850-1900 (oil on canvas)
3963866 Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport, 1850-1900 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 82.5x116.8 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

A soldier charging his musket, from the Musketeers series, plate 24, in Waffenha... published 1608
A soldier charging his musket, from the Musketeers series, plate 24, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende Spiessen

A soldier taking aim, from the Marksmen series, plate 11, in Waffenhandlung von... published 1608
A soldier taking aim, from the Marksmen series, plate 11, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier pouring powder into the pan, from the Marksmen series, plate 16, in Wa... published 1608
A soldier pouring powder into the pan, from the Marksmen series, plate 16, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende Spiessen

A soldier holding his caliver, from the Marksmen series, plate 1, in Waffenhandl... published 1608
A soldier holding his caliver, from the Marksmen series, plate 1, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier holding up his caliver in his right hand and extending his left to rec... published 1608
A soldier holding up his caliver in his right hand and extending his left to receive it, from the Marksmen series, plate 3

A soldier ramming home powder and bullet with the ramrod, from the Marksmen seri... published 1608
A soldier ramming home powder and bullet with the ramrod, from the Marksmen series, plate 26, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende

A soldier charging his caliver which is held stock down, from the Marksmen serie... published 1608
A soldier charging his caliver which is held stock down, from the Marksmen series, plate 23, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende

Flintlock Fowling Gun, Germany, c. 1770. Creator: Karl Starek
Flintlock Fowling Gun, Germany, c. 1770

Wheellock Gun of Tschinke Form, Teschen, 1650. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Gun of Tschinke Form, Teschen, 1650

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italy, c. 1690 / 1700. Creators: Lazarino Cominazzo, Gio Borgogn
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italy, c. 1690/1700

Combined Walking-Cane, Gun, Pistol, Sword, and Dagger, India subcontinent, mid-19th century

Triple-Barrel Breechloading Flintlock Pistol, England, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Triple-Barrel Breechloading Flintlock Pistol, England, c. 1820

Model of a Bronze Field Cannon, Central Europe, 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Model of a Bronze Field Cannon, Central Europe, 1775/1800

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"Unveiling the Legacy: A Journey through Firearms" Step back in time to the Napoleonic Wars, where the thunderous roar echoed across battlefields. Witness the might and valor of the Cuirassiers, French Army's formidable heavy cavalry armed with their trusty firearms. Fast forward to World War I, as a German soldier dons his gas mask from 1918, enclosed within its original metal container. This artifact serves as a chilling reminder of the horrors faced by soldiers during this tumultuous era. Explore an array of pistols that have left their mark on history - from Colt's iconic Deringer pistol to the legendary Peacemaker. These weapons symbolize power and precision, embodying both law enforcement and frontier justice. Delve into modern warfare with the FAMAS 5. 56mm assault rifle, a staple weapon used by French forces since its introduction in 1979. Its sleek design and deadly accuracy make it an indispensable tool for soldiers on today's battlefield. Take a closer look at historical diagrams such as the Short Rifle Diagram from 1915 or Diemaco C8 carbine that reveal intricate details about these weapons' inner workings. These blueprints showcase innovation and engineering excellence. Marvel at rare finds like the cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver dating back to England in 1848/68 – its creator remains unknown but its craftsmanship speaks volumes about early firearm production techniques. Meet Desmond Llewelyn, who immortalized Q in James Bond films throughout June 1981. His character introduced Bond to cutting-edge firearms technology that became synonymous with espionage thrillers worldwide. Discover bayonets used during World War I; witness firsthand how French Mannlicher Berthier Infantry rifles were enhanced by these lethal attachments while German Mauser Gewehr M98 rifles stood firm against enemy lines thanks to their bayonets' reliability.