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Fire Arm Collection

"From Arquebusse to Automatics: A Historical Journey of Fire Arms" In the 16th century, the arquebusse revolutionized warfare with its deadly accuracy and power

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Use of an arquebusse, 16th century

Use of an arquebusse, 16th century
Spanish arquebusier, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Background imageFire Arm Collection: WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N. C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure

WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N. C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island
WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island

Background imageFire Arm Collection: BLACK PANTHERS, 1967. Armed Black Panthers on the steps of the California state capitol

BLACK PANTHERS, 1967. Armed Black Panthers on the steps of the California state capitol, protesting a bill banning the carrying of loaded firearms, 2 May 1967

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Afghan man of Damaun, Afghanistan

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

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Matchlocks and other firearms

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

Background imageFire Arm Collection: The Fortaleza de Sao Joao Baptista

The Fortaleza de Sao Joao Baptista, the largest and best preserved of the three Portuguese forts on Ibo Island, part of the Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

Background imageFire Arm Collection: German field gun

German field gun

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Double mountain gun

Double mountain gun
Antique illustration of a Double mountain gun

Background imageFire Arm Collection: MASS. : U. S. ARSENAL, 1861. Workers filling cartridges at the U. S

MASS. : U. S. ARSENAL, 1861. Workers filling cartridges at the U. S. Arsenal at Watertown, Massachusetts
MASS.: U.S. ARSENAL, 1861. Workers filling cartridges at the U.S. Arsenal at Watertown, Massachusetts, during the Civil War. Engraving, 1861, after Winslow Homer

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Durani Villager with gun, Afghanistan

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

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Loading Mechanism Parts

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

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Armed game wardens walking along track, Kruger N. P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

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

Background imageFire Arm Collection: No firearms prohibitive sign for weapons at entrance to bank, worlds most northerly town

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

Background imageFire Arm Collection: 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
Armed game warden, close-up of cartridge belt, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Replica machine-gun

Replica machine-gun
Replica machine gun

Background imageFire Arm Collection: 357 Magnum pistol

357 Magnum pistol
357 Magnum revolver handgun

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Nightmare, conceptual image

Nightmare, conceptual image
Nightmare. Conceptual artwork of a crying person having nightmares while asleep. Some of the images that are going through his or her mind (upper centre) include a gun, a skull and an aeroplane

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Huntsman aiming

Huntsman aiming his shotgun. Photographed in Sweden

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Gun crime, conceptual image

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

Background imageFire Arm Collection: A starting pistol at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK

A starting pistol at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Savage Automatic Pistol

Savage Automatic Pistol
Savage automatic pistol

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Arquebusier 17th Century

Arquebusier 17th Century
An Arquebusier insert the powder into his Arquebus, a portable long-barrelled pre- cursor to the musket, which had a wheel or match-lock action and a hook-shaped butt

Background imageFire Arm Collection: Matchlocks, gun and pistol

Matchlocks, gun and pistol
Various firearms -- a Matchlock Crossbow (from Bosworth), a Mameluke gun, a Persian matchlock and a Highland pistol


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"From Arquebusse to Automatics: A Historical Journey of Fire Arms" In the 16th century, the arquebusse revolutionized warfare with its deadly accuracy and power. Fast forward to 1911, N. C. Wyeth's captivating illustration for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island transports us into a world where fire arms played a pivotal role in high-seas adventures. The year is 1967, and armed Black Panthers take a stand on the steps of California state capitol against a bill banning loaded firearms. This iconic image symbolizes the complex relationship between guns and civil rights during that era. Traveling across continents, an Afghan man from Damaun proudly displays his firearm - a testament to how these weapons have become deeply ingrained in cultures around the world. Matchlocks and other firearms further demonstrate their global significance throughout history. Exploring fortresses like Fortaleza de Sao Joao Baptista reminds us of how fire arms were used not only for defense but also as tools of conquest. German field guns and double mountain guns showcase technological advancements that shaped modern warfare. During the Civil War in Massachusetts, workers at Watertown's U. S. Arsenal diligently filled cartridges – illustrating how fire arms became mass-produced instruments of war during times of conflict. Venturing back to Afghanistan, we encounter Durani villagers who rely on their trusty guns for protection amidst challenging circumstances. Loading mechanism parts highlight the intricate craftsmanship behind these lethal devices. Not limited to battlefields alone, armed game wardens patrol Kruger National Park in South Africa – showcasing how they are employed for conservation purposes as well. Throughout history, fire arms have left an indelible mark on society – shaping wars, revolutions, civil rights movements, cultural identities, and even wildlife preservation efforts. As we reflect upon their multifaceted roles over centuries past and present-day contexts alike; it becomes clear that understanding this powerful tool is essential for comprehending the complexities of our shared human experience.