Recoil Collection

British Guns in Wwi
British guns, one seen in recoil, returning German fire

German gunners with heavy artillery, France, WW1
German gunners in action with heavy artillery near Verdun, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Austrian soldiers in Brussels beside one of their motor-guns with which they were to help in the siege of Antwerp
3252922 Austrian soldiers in Brussels beside one of their motor-guns with which they were to help in the siege of Antwerp during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Lincoln portrayed as meek in his prosecution of the war, 1864
1576701 President Lincoln portrayed as meek in his prosecution of the war, 1864; (add.info.: The sportsman upset by the recoil of his own gun' Lincoln (1809-1865)

Ms Fr 226 The Use of Leeches, from The Decameron
CHT176051 Ms Fr 226 The Use of Leeches, from The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Royal Air Force de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito FB Mk. XVIII
Royal Air Force de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk.XVIII PZ467 Tse-Tse. Armed with a 57mm (6 pounder) Molins quick-firing gun, the first Mk.XVIII was flown on 25 August 1943

Barnaby Rudge Sr, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465599 Barnaby Rudge Sr, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Colt Revolver (engraving)
5207060 Colt Revolver (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colt Revolver. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving)
1061943 Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blast Furnace Breakdown Date: 1948

A Four-man British Shooting Party - note the specialist jackets worn by the two gentleman at the front, both with padded shoulder protection to prevent injury from the rifle recoil. Date: 1930s

Stereo view, World War 1, The Great War, Realistic Travels military photographs circa 1918. Rapid fire! Having found the range, our guns, one seen in recoil, make it hot for the Bosche, Germans

Davis non-recoil gun by G. H. Davis
The Davis non-recoil gun: its possibilities in air warfare during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Suffragette Female Agitator
One solution for dealing with the problem of the Female Agitator. Hang a lump of cheese around her neck, tie her hands behind her back and introduce a hungry rodent

Krupp Gun Recoil Test
Testing the barrel recoil of a Krupps field gun Date: 1911

Maxim / Hiram / Cig Card
SIR HIRAM STEVENS MAXIM British inventor, born in America, best known for the Maxim recoil-operated machine gun (1884) Date: 1840 - 1916

Russian Scaevola, from the Syn Otechestva (Son of the Fatherland) 1812
BAL3031906 Russian Scaevola, from the Syn Otechestva (Son of the Fatherland) 1812 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Terebenev

Candide... recula trois pas saisi d horreur, et avanca ensuite par bon procede
XIR172453 Candide... recula trois pas saisi d horreur, et avanca ensuite par bon procede, illustration from chapter 29 of Candide by Francois Voltaire (1694-1778)

WORLD WAR I: SERBIA. British artillery aiding Serbian troops on the Balkan Front during World War I. The recoil of the gun that has just been fired has knocked the helmet off the gunner

Pistol firing mechanism, artwork C018 / 0303
Pistol firing mechanism. Artwork sequence showing how a bullet is fired from a pistol or similar firearm. At top, a cartridge containing a bullet is shown loaded in the firing chamber

Gunners with 60-pound gun, Salonika Front, WW1
Gunners in action with a 60-pound gun on the Salonika Front during the First World War. The guns recoil was 56 inches. circa 1916-1917

British artillery in action, northern France, WW1
British artillery (RGA, Royal Garrison Artillery) in action in northern France during the First World War, with a 60-pound gun in full recoil. Date: 12 January 1915

British artillery 1918
A 6 inch 26 cwt Howitzer at recoil after firing near Achivourt on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1918

MICHEL & DOCTOR / GERM 31
Germanys banks recoil with fear as they are forced to undergo even more drastic econmies

Maxim / Hiram / Van Fair 04
SIR HIRAM STEVENS MAXIM British inventor, born in America, best known for the Maxim recoil-operated machine gun (1884)

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"Recoil: A Glimpse into the Impact of British Guns in WWI" In the tumultuous era of World War I, the concept held immense significance on the battlefield. As German gunners unleashed their heavy artillery upon France, it was this forceful backward movement that defined the power and devastation of each shot fired. Amidst this chaos, a remarkable invention emerged - the Royal Air Force de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito FB Mk. XVIII. This aircraft embodied a unique design that minimized recoil, enabling pilots to strike with precision while soaring through enemy lines. Yet, not all advancements were limited to aerial combat. The Davis non-recoil gun by G. H. Davis revolutionized ground warfare, offering soldiers enhanced control and accuracy when engaging adversaries head-on. Delving further into history's tapestry, we encounter Barnaby Rudge Sr. 's captivating artwork from the 1920s depicting scenes where recoil played a pivotal role in battles fought long ago. His pen and ink drawings brought to life moments etched in time - capturing both fear and determination amidst relentless gunfire. Meanwhile, Ms Fr 226 showcased an intriguing medieval perspective on recoil as depicted in "The Use of Leeches" from The Decameron. It highlighted how even during ancient times, mankind grappled with understanding and harnessing such forces for medical purposes. Transitioning back to modernity, one cannot overlook iconic firearms like the Colt Revolver adorned with intricate engravings; its powerful kickback serving as a testament to human ingenuity harnessed within compact weaponry. Further exploration reveals diverse iterations of weapons like Nordenfelt Gun engraved illustrations showcasing their implementation across army and navy units – each variant designed to minimize or manage recoil effectively based on specific requirements. Beyond military applications lies another realm where recoiling forces manifest themselves unexpectedly – industrial settings like blast furnace breakdowns in 1948 exemplify how even in non-combat scenarios they can wreak havoc and disrupt operations.