Firearms

Flintlock action Rifle's

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Flintlock action rifles date back to 1600's. They have been used in multiple wars around the world and are now considered antiques as we have vastly improved our weapon making. No longer do we need to rely on ball bering, now we have bullets which are more effective. -H. McEwen

Bolt Action Rifle

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Bolt action rifle's are different than Flintlock action rifle's. Bolt action rifles require you to put in the bullet and manually bolt it in, by use of bolt on top of the gun. They are a different loading specification than Flintlock, but they require you to load one bullet at a time. -H. McEwen

Japanese Type 99 Rifle

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Pictured is a WW2-Era Japanese type 99 rifle. In the early years of production, these rifles were of good quality. However, during the later stages of WW2, the quality of the type 99 and other Japanese weapons deteriorated significantly, due to recklessly accelerated and cheapened production in the face of the relentless Allied advance in the Pacific theatre. This particular rifle has been heavily modified.

Speer Manual

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Reloading or handloading is the process of loading shotgun shells or firearm cartridges. By assembling the the individual components, instead of purchasing factory-loaded ammunition. Some common motivations for hand-loading are: economy, increased accuracy, performance, commercial ammunition shortages, and for hobby. Reloading fire cartridges can save a shooter tons of money, or provide the shooter with higher quality ammunition. -C. Boettcher

Gunpowder

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Gunpowder is also known as black powder, it is the earliest known chemical explosion. It consists of a mixture of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal. Gunpowder was invented in 9th century China and spread throughout parts of the country by the end of the 13th century. Before high explosives were put to use, gunpowder was used to fill fused artillery shells until the 19th century. -C. Boettcher

World War ii Tank AMMUNITION

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Have you ever wondered what is shot out of those big ol' tanks in war? Well, its not just cannon balls. These giant bullets were the type of ammunition used for the tanks in World War II, depending on the type of tank and type of bullet. With such big bullets being shot, its no wonder they always caused a big bang on the battlefield.

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75 x 640R, 88 x 571R, 75 x 495R, 75 x 420R, 37 x 249R

*Classification of bullet type may be incorrect

-I. Trent

Springfield Model 1870

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Pictured is a Springfield Model 1870, manufactured by Springfield Armory. It is a single-shot rifle, capable of firing 4 shots per minute, depending upon the competence of the operator. This particular rifle is missing its trapdoor, although the words, "U.S. Springfield", stamped into the metal just forward of the hammer, can still be seen. -Z. McMurry

German Mauser 98

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Pictured is a German Mauser 98, also known as a Gewehr 98. The Gewehr 98 was a bolt-action rifle used by the German infantry in WW1. Though the it was thought of as one of the best-made rifles during the war, the long-range Gewehr 98 was ill-suited to the close-quarters combat of the trenches. -Z. McMurry

French Model 1886 Lebel

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Pictured is a French Model 1886 Lebel. The Lebel is a bolt-action rifle, chambered for the 8mm Lebel cartridge. The Model 1886 was used in WW1 by French infantry, and had a reputation for being rugged and reliable. -Z. McMurry

Double-barrel shotgun

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The double-barrel shotgun allows two shots to be fired in rapid succession. It is short, easy to use, and delivers devastating results at close range. In 1875, the time of its invention, coach riders provided security for the strongboxes transported via stagecoaches and trains. Coach riders and lawmen both favored this particular firearm. It is from this era in American history that the term “riding shotgun” is derived. -- T. Jeske

Italian Vetterli Model 1870

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Pictured is an Italian Vetterli Model 1870. The M1870 is a bolt-action rifle, manufactured by Italy in the late nineteenth century. The Italian Vetterli is distinguished from the swiss version by a bolt support, located above the stock and just behind the bolt. Note the unusually protruded trigger guard, which would have been impractical and bothersome in combat situations. -Z. McMurry

Flintlock Pistol 2-B-I

Flintlock firearms introduced in the early 17th century, and rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies. Flintlock weapons were commonly used until the mid 19th century, when they were replaced by percussion lock systems. Even though they have long been considered obsolete, flintlock weapons continue to be produced today by manufacturers such as Pedersoli, Euroarms, and Armi Sport. Not only are these weapons used by modern re-enactors, but they are also used for hunting, as many U.S. states have dedicated hunting seasons for black-powder weapons, which includes both flintlock and percussion lock weapons. M Caldera

Bayonet

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Pictured are three bayonets. A bayonet is a blade, affixed to a long-gun, that is used in close-quarters melee combat. There are several different types of bayonet. Early bayonets were called “plug” bayonets. They were actually inserted into the barrel of the firearm, transforming it into a large pike, to be used against cavalry. Later bayonets were called “socket” bayonets, and these consisted of a needle-like blade, attached to the barrel with a metal ring. The blade was offset from the barrel, allowing the rife to still be fired. Modern bayonets consist of sword-like blades of varying length. These bayonets, called “sword” bayonets, are detachable, multipurpose daggers, allowing a soldier to use his or her bayonet as a utility knife, a combat dagger, or a bayonet. Today, bayonets are rarely used in combat, instead taking on more cosmetic roles, appearing in drill, ceremony, and parade. -Z. McMurry

rifle

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A rifle is a portable long-barrelled firearm. It was designed for precision shooting, to be held with both hands and braced against the shoulder for stability during shooting. Some of the earliest practical experiments seem to have occurred in Europe during the 15th century. The origins of the rifle are difficult to trace. A. Blackwell-Besse

Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889

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Pictured is a Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889. This is a bolt-action, Swiss straight pull rifle. It was used by the armed forces of Switzerland. The Schmidt-Rubin rifles were used from 1889 to 1958. The straight pull action is differentiated from the standard bolt action by the fact that a bolt action has to be pulled up and back, whereas a straight pull only has to be pulled straight back, enabling faster firing than a bolt action. -Z. McMurry

Mosin Nagant Model 1891

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Pictured is a Russian Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 rifle. The M1891 is a bolt-action magazine-fed military infantry rifle. The Mosin-Nagant has been in service since 1891, and has even been used in modern conflicts, such as the Syrian civil war. The M1891 is chambered in the 7.62x54 rimmed cartridge. -Z. McMurry

Mannlicher Model 1895

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Pictured is a Austrian Mannlicher Model 1895. The M1895 is a military rifle, originally chambered in the 8x50mm rimmed cartridge. The Mannlicher is a bolt-action, magazine fed infantry rifle. It was also made in carabine form, designed for cavalry forces. -Z. McMurry