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Chinese invent gunpowder and a weapon called the 'Fire Lsnce'. It was used to launch ignited gunpowder at a target.
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The firearm was operated with both hands, one hand would hold a burning wick and the other held the firearm. The wick would come in contact with a "touch hole" and it ignited the gunpowder inside.
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The Matchlock gun was the first mechanically, fired gun.
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Rifiling caused bullets to spin while increasing stability and accuracy.
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Rapiers were replaced by dueling pistols that were specially made and were decorated.
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Firing mechanism no longer uses flash pan.
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First multishot, revolving firearm that was mass produced
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As more designs for muskets were created, the shotgun was created with the purpose of hunting birds.
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Doctor Richard Gatling designs the Gatling Gun, a six-barreled weapon capable of firing 200 rounds per minute.
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The generic rifle, it was cheap and produced in great numbers
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Joseph Laumann creates the first automatic handgun with a separate magazine in the grip.
