Firearms Collection (#18)

A soldier engages his target on a shooting range at Al Asad, Iraq
Al Asad, Iraq, September 5, 2007 a A motor vehicle operator with Task Force Military Police engages his target during the fire

A U. S. Navy Gunners Mate firing a. 50-caliber machine gun during weapons training
July 13, 2007 - U.S. Navy Gunners Mate fires a.50-caliber machine gun during weapons training aboard USS Boxer (LHD-4)

The Barrett M82A1 sniper rifle on a firing range in Afghanistan
The Barrett M82A1 sniper rifle and spent cartridges on top of a wadi in Northern Afghanistan

A Marine loads a M-240G machine gun
A Marine loads a M-240G to prepare to fire at pop-up targets to support a squad that is prepared to rush toward the targets

Night vision view of a U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
Night vision view of a U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

U. S. Marine looks through the scope of his M16A4 rifle for enemy forces
October 20, 2010 - U.S. Marine with Scout Sniper Platoon, looks through the scope of his M16A4 rifle for enemy forces during a patrol in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan

Pieces of enemy weapons lay out to cool off after being de-militarized
March 18, 2009, Joint Base Balad, Iraq a Pieces of enemy weapons lay out to cool off after being de-militarized. The weapons were turned in by units on JBB and through amnesty boxes

Portrait of a U. S. Marine in uniform
Portrait of a U.S. Marine in uniform

U. S. Army soldier scans the horizon through the scope of a M4 carbine
March 31, 2010 - U.S. Army soldier scans the horizon through the scope of a M4 carbine weapon after taking sniper fire in Dhi Qar province, Iraq. U.S

The FN MAG gun on the turret of the Leopard 1A5 main battle tank
Leopoldsburg, Belgium - The FN MAG gun on the turret of the Leopard 1A5 main battle tank. The Leopard tank is currently still used by the Belgian Army (Land Component)

U. S. Army soldier engages enemy forces in a small arms fire fight in Afghanistan
February 19, 2010 - U.S. Army soldier engages enemy forces in a small arms fire fight during Operation Mostarak in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan

U. S. Army Rangers in Afghanistan combat scene
U.S. Army Rangers in Afghanistan combat scene

A soldier plays soccer with an Iraqi boy
November 8, 2006 - A soldier plays soccer with an Iraqi boy during humanitarian efforts while on a Mounted Combat Patrol in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

A gunner sits atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover
A gunner operates a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover in Iraq

Sailors fire a. 50-caliber machine gun
East China Sea, March 10, 2014 - Sailors fire a.50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver

An MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Arleigh Burke
Arabian Gulf, August 5, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise

U. S. special forces soldier stays alert while armed with an automatic rifle
U.S. special forces soldier stays alert while armed with an automatic rifle

Russian 7. 62mm PPD submachine gun
Russian 7.62mm PPD submachine gun

U. S. Soldier conducts a combat training scenario at Playas Training Area, New Mexico
U.S. Soldier conducts a combat training scenario at the Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A SEAL Sniper swim pair set up an observation post
A Navy SEAL sniper team cross the beach from under the water of San Diego bay and conduct a reconnaissance of their beach crossing site during a training demonstration at the Naval Ampibious Base in

Belgian paracommandos entering the scene during an evacuation training session

Soldiers demonstrate a buddy sniper position
November 14, 2007 - Soldiers demonstrate a buddy sniper position as one of the ways to set up an attack in Iraq

U. S. Navy SEALs during a combat scene
U.S. Navy SEALs during a combat scene

A U. S. police officer contractor leans against his bunker in Afghanistan
A U.S. police officer contractor leans against his bunker in Afghanistan

A U. S. Marine participates in a gorge crossing demonstration
October 11, 2012 - A U.S. Marine participates in a gorge crossing demonstration during exercise Crocodilo 2012 in Metinaro, East Timor

An infantry scout aims his weapon
October 18, 2005 - An infantry scout aims his weapon at role-playing insurgents during a cordon-and-knock operation inside the military operations on urban terrain town

An Ordinance Handling Officer shooting a
Pacific Ocean, September 19, 2008 - An Ordnance Handling Officer, shoots.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire training exercise aboard USS George Washington

Private Security Contractorr on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq
Private Security Contractor on a mission in Baghdad, Iraq

U.s Army soldier scans his sector of fire with his M14 rifle in Afghanistan
December 27, 2010 - U.S Army soldier scans his sector of fire with his M14 rifle during operations in the Sherzad district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan

A rifle, military cover and canteen of a Mozambican soldier
August 6, 2010 - A rifle, military cover and canteen lie in wait as the Mozambican soldier to whom they belong to runs the Marine Combat Fitness Test in Moamba, Mozambique

Soldier patrols along a riverbed on a search and rescue mission
Al Anbar, Iraq, April 9, 2006 - Soldier patrols along a riverbed on a search and rescue mission for a missing Sailor and Marine near Camp Al Asad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Naval Aircrewman mans a. 50-caliber machine gun from a MH-60S Seahawk
Atlantic Ocean, February 8, 2013 - Naval Aircrewman mans a.50-caliber machine gun from an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a simulated straits transit

A sniper team spotter and shooter
February 10, 2011 - A sniper team spotter and shooter prepare to provide cover fire during an urban operations training demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

Gunners Mate firing a. 50 caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS
Mediterranean Sea, September 15, 2008 - Gunners Mate fires a.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72)

U. S. Marine Corps Private takes cover, protecting his 5. 56 mm M16A2 rifle
U.S. Marine Corps Private takes cover, protecting his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, as a shoulder fired rocket launcher goes off over ridge he

Partially silhouetted U. S. Marine on a bunker in Afghanistan
Partially silhouetted U.S. Marine on a bunker in Northern Afghanistan

An MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Forrest Sherman
Atlantic Ocean, July 8, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) test fires its MK 45 MOD 4 Lightweight Gun System

An armed Iraqi Army guard provides security
A member of the Iraqi Army guards a polling station for the constitutional referendum. The Iraqi Army guard wears a burgundy beret

Information Systems Technician manning an M240 machine gun at Lake Quadsiyah near Haditha
Haditha, Iraq, July 5, 2008 - Information Systems Technician mans an M240 machine gun while conducting a security patrol in Lake Quadsiyah near Haditha, Iraq

U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

Special operations forces soldier transits the water armed with an assault rifle

The close-in weapons system during a live fire exercise aboard USS Harry S. Truman
Gulf of Oman, March 14, 2014 - The close-in weapons system fires live rounds during a training exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

Battleship USS Wisconsin fires one of the Mark 7 16-inch / 50-caliber guns
A projectile is fired off the port side from one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in the No. 1 turret aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during a gunnery exercise

Military Transistion Team members quickly reload their rifles during an Enhanced Marksmanship Training simulation held on range 104 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Cenert Twentynine Palms

British paratroopers on patrol in their Land Rover outside Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

A Marine waits for dust to clear while sitting on a CH-53 Super Stallion
A Marine from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 sits on the end of a ramp aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter waiting for dust to clear during a training exercise near Camp Lemonnier

HDR image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240 machine gun
High dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240B machine gun, Tikrit, Iraq

U. S. Army Rangers fire an AT-4 at a range on Camp Roberts
January 26, 2014 - U.S. Army Rangers fire an AT-4 at a range on Camp Roberts, California

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"Unveiling the Legacy: A Journey through Firearms" Step back in time to the Napoleonic Wars, where the thunderous roar echoed across battlefields. Witness the might and valor of the Cuirassiers, French Army's formidable heavy cavalry armed with their trusty firearms. Fast forward to World War I, as a German soldier dons his gas mask from 1918, enclosed within its original metal container. This artifact serves as a chilling reminder of the horrors faced by soldiers during this tumultuous era. Explore an array of pistols that have left their mark on history - from Colt's iconic Deringer pistol to the legendary Peacemaker. These weapons symbolize power and precision, embodying both law enforcement and frontier justice. Delve into modern warfare with the FAMAS 5. 56mm assault rifle, a staple weapon used by French forces since its introduction in 1979. Its sleek design and deadly accuracy make it an indispensable tool for soldiers on today's battlefield. Take a closer look at historical diagrams such as the Short Rifle Diagram from 1915 or Diemaco C8 carbine that reveal intricate details about these weapons' inner workings. These blueprints showcase innovation and engineering excellence. Marvel at rare finds like the cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver dating back to England in 1848/68 – its creator remains unknown but its craftsmanship speaks volumes about early firearm production techniques. Meet Desmond Llewelyn, who immortalized Q in James Bond films throughout June 1981. His character introduced Bond to cutting-edge firearms technology that became synonymous with espionage thrillers worldwide. Discover bayonets used during World War I; witness firsthand how French Mannlicher Berthier Infantry rifles were enhanced by these lethal attachments while German Mauser Gewehr M98 rifles stood firm against enemy lines thanks to their bayonets' reliability.