Calibre Collection

German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens - WW1
A huge German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens on 8th August 1918 became a source of some Allied controversy. The Australian 31st Battalion effected its capture, but

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar
530460 Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, c1884.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar
530461 Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG

HMS Edinburghs Lynx Helicopter Opens Fire with her. 50 Cal Machine Gun
HMS Edinburghs Lynx helicopter engages a target with her side door.50 calibre machine gun during a firepower demonstration in the South Atlantic in 2007

M109 155 mm calibre self-propelled howitzer
An M109 155 mm calibre self-propelled howitzer, at the 2006 Larkhill Royal Artillery open day, on the Larkhill racecourse / exhibition ground. Date: 2006

Light Automatic Rifle Calibre Gun during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Ostend, Belgium - Large calibre cannon on the seawall
Ostend, Belgium - Large calibre German WW1-era cannon mounted on the seawall alongside the Royal Palace Hotel. Ostend (in common with nearly the entirety of the country)

Soldier firing rifle-calibre Maxim Gun. circa 1900

Bonnie Parkers (1910-34) pistol, 1934 (b / w photo)
PNP252328 Bonnie Parkers (1910-34) pistol, 1934 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); JM Davis Gun Museum, Claremore, Oklahoma

Sikh tank commander in the turret of his vehicle
Photograph of a Sikh tank commander in the turret of his vehicle. The tank is armed with a 50. calibre machine-gun for close fire support

Israeli 50 calibre Browning Machine Gun shell case
An Israeli.50 calibre Browning Machine Gun shell case with a scene from Jerusalems Western Wall (Hebrew - Hakotel Hamarav) to commemorate the taking of Jerusalem in the 1967 War.. Trench Art

Howitzers being unloaded at a railway station, 1939
Station porters at a small country station at an undisclosed location in Britain, unloading heavy calibre howitzers from railway trucks. Date: 1939

Source Size = 3964 x 2863
The Rodman Gun, of 15 Inches Calibre, Adopted for the United States Navy, 1867

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

German Ultra-Heavy Artillery, Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing British and American soldiers examining some German gun barrels, each 28 yards long, captured in Essen, Germany, 1945

German Anti-Aircraft
Carefully camouflaged, these Germans wait with a large calibre gun to fire on enemy aircraft such as the one about to fly past them

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"Calibre: The Power Behind Historical Artillery and Firearms" Step back in time to the Battle of Amiens during World War I, where a German Railway gun captured the attention with its impressive calibre. This massive weapon showcased the devastating impact that artillery could have on the battlefield. Moving forward, we encounter the M109 155 mm calibre self-propelled howitzer, a modern marvel of firepower. Its precision and range make it an essential asset for any military force seeking dominance. During World War I, soldiers relied on light automatic rifles with calibre guns to gain an advantage in combat. These versatile weapons offered both mobility and firepower, proving their worth amidst the chaos of war. In Ostend, Belgium, a large calibre cannon stood tall on the seawall as a symbol of defense against potential threats from sea invaders. Its imposing presence served as a deterrent while showcasing technological advancements in weaponry. The Karst region witnessed incessant activity from artillery during wartime. A captivating lithograph captures this relentless barrage of shells raining down upon enemy positions – a testament to both strategy and firepower. A soldier firing a rifle-calibre Maxim Gun exemplifies how firearms evolved over time. From single-shot muskets to rapid-fire machine guns like this one, each advancement revolutionized warfare tactics forever. Bonnie Parker's pistol tells another tale - one of notoriety and lawlessness during America's Great Depression era. This black-and-white photograph immortalizes her weapon as an artifact from history's criminal underworld. Onboard HMS Edinburghs Lynx Helicopter, witness awe-inspiring power unleashed by her. 50 Cal Machine Gun. As it opens fire from above, its high-caliber rounds rain down upon targets below with deadly accuracy. A Sikh tank commander stands proudly within his vehicle's turret armed with immense courage and skill but also equipped with powerful armaments capable of turning tides on the battlefield. Discover remnants of conflict through an Israeli 50 calibre Browning Machine Gun shell case.