Firearms Collection (#20)

A U. S. Marine fires a Mark 19-3 40mm grenade launcher during Javelin Thrust 2010
June 18, 2010 - A U.S. Marine fires a Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher while participating in convoy operations during Javelin Thrust 2010 at a range outside Hawthorne, Nevada

Local Iraqi children wave to a Polish Army Soldier manning a 7. 62 mm PK machine gun
Local Iraqi children wave to a Polish Army Soldier manning a 7.62 mm PK machine gun, as a Polish Army convoy approaches the Al Kebab School, located in Karbala, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

High angle view of Basic trainees crawling through a tactical course
September 2, 2009 - Basic trainees low crawl through a tactical course at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Training course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Marine awaits signal to go ahead in battle during World War II
July 1944 - Marine awaits signal to go ahead in battle to recapture Guam from Japs

HDR image of a German Army soldier armed with a M4 carbine
High Dynamic Range image of a German Army soldier armed with a M4 carbine assault rifle in the ruins of a Afghan building

Marines fire an M2. 50 caliber machine gun
November 4, 2009 - Marines fire an M2.50 caliber machine gun during a crew-served weapons shoot at North Fuji Maneuver Area, Camp Fuji, Japan

Soldiers practice an over-the-head rifle toss
October 3, 2008 -Soldiers practice an over-the-head rifle toss at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. They are members of the Ellsworth AFB Honor Guard Drill Team

Soldiers practice sniper skills on a shooting range
July 27, 2011 - Soldiers practice sniper skills for an Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 scenario, on a range at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern
July 12, 2013 - Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With the Orange Order demanding its right to walk traditional routes

U. S. Marines employ an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during live-fire training
March 18, 2014 - U.S. Marines employ an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during a live-fire training exercise as part of Realistic Urban Training Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (RUTMEUEX)

Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits
October 8, 2009 - Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits to blend into the environment during training at Camp Robinson, Arkansas

U. S. Army sniper scans a village in Afghanistan for Taliban activity
December 23, 2010 - U.S. Army sniper scans a village for Taliban activity during a joint patrol in the Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan

A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman reloading an M2 Heavy Barrel
Fort Knox, Kentucky, August 11, 2008 - A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman reloads an M2 Heavy Barrel.50 caliber machine gun while conducting live-fire immediate action drills at the riverine

Soldiers and their tank advance into a Belgian town during WWII
September 9, 1944 - Yanks of 60th Infantry Regiment advance into a Belgian town under the protection of a heavy tank

Marines patrol the Australian outback
March 17, 2006 - Marines patrol the rugged Australian outback near Townsville during a four-day training exercise

Marines fire their M-16A4 service rifles
March 14, 2006 - Marines fire their M-16A4 service rifles at the indoor range at Camp Smitty, Iraq

A U. S. Marine Corps back crawls through an obstacle
June 4, 2014 - A U.S. Marine Corps candidate back crawls through an obstacle while navigating through the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virgina

Silhouette of soldiers from the U. S. Army National Guard
June 17, 2014 - U.S. Soldiers with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 104th Cavalry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National Guard pose for a photo after a battle simulation for distinguished visitors

A crew chief looks for suspicious activity while manning a machine gun aboard a helicopter
A crew chief looks out for suspicious activity or enemy fighters while manning one of the helicopters two machine guns

Welsh Guards platoon training at Sennybridge Training Area, Wales
Welsh Guards platoon live firing training at Sennybridge Training Area, Wales, United Kingdom

A military policeman fires a rifle at the shooting range
October 22, 2010 - A military policeman participates in the rifle qualification Table III as part of the Combat Marksmanship Program at Fort Bragg, North Carolina

An assaultman handles the Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon
An assaultman effectively fired 24 rockets using the Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon or SMAW during combat operations in Ar Ramadi

Belgian paratroopers on guard in the fields

U. S. Army Specialist provides security inside an abandoned fortress
June 13, 2014 - U.S. Army Specialist provides security inside an abandoned fortress in Petawa village, Parwan province, Afghanistan

A British soldier on guard during a millitary operation in Basra, Iraq

A member of the Pathfinder Platoon fires a heavy machine gun atop a Land Rover
Bobbington, England - A member of the Pathfinder Platoon fires a heavy machine gun atop a Land Rover. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained

A soldier mans a. 50 caliber machine gun atop a Pink Panther Land Rover
A soldier manning a.50 caliber heavy machine gun atop a Pink Panther Land Rover in Brecon, Wales

A U. S. Marine uses an M-240B machine gun from the gun turret of a light armored vehicle
February 11, 2010 - A U.S. Marine uses an M-240B machine gun to provide suppressive fire for Royal Thai Marines from the gun turret of a light armored vehicle while taking part in a combined arms

U. S. Air Force members conduct a patrol with members of the U. S. Army
April 11, 2004 - A U.S. Air Force TACP (Tactical Air Control Party) conducts a patrol with members of the U.S. Army. The area is being cleared of threats so the TACP can call in a air-strike

A soldier sights in to fire on a target on a shooting range
October 18, 2009 - A police sergeant sights in to fire on a target during infantry tactics training at Graze Range at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona

Marines stand over a rocket-propelled grenade launcher they dug up while conducting weapons cache sweeps

A 5-inch gun is fired aboard USS Roosevelt
Red Sea, May 24, 2014 - A 5-inch gun is fired during a live-fire event aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)

Owen Gun, an Australian 9mm submachine gun, 1942

Memorials of flak jackets and protective helmets
June 16, 2006 - Memorials of flak jackets and protective helmets form a temporary monument in front of the Naval Hospital

U. S. Marine takes cover behind a wall during a patrol in Afghanistan
May 15, 2014 - U.S. Marine takes cover behind a wall during a reconnaissance patrol near Patrol Base Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan

A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman manning an M240N
Fort Knox, Kentucky, August 11, 2008 - A Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman mans an M240N.762mm machine gun while conducting live-fire immediate action drills at the riverine training range at

U. S. Marine patrols a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan
U.S. Marine patrols a wadi near Konduz, Afghanistan clearing it for a range exercise

Four acre underground ordnance factory discovered near Hamhung contained 150 tons of bulk explosives in addition to enormous cache of ammunition and firearms

Members of a recce or scout team of the Belgian Army

A. 50 caliber machine gun aims outboard of a CH-53E Super Stallion
A.50 cal. machine gun aims outboard of a CH-53E Super Stallion, as the aircraft flies to Forward Operating Base Jalalabad, Afghanistan to recover a disabled 23, 500-pound CH-47 Chinook for repairs

U. S. Marine sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle
A U.S. Marine sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle on a range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine provides security from behind a mud wall
May 22, 2014 - U.S. Marine provides security from behind a mud wall during a two-day mission in Larr Village, Helmand Province, Afghanista

U. S. Marines and Sailors board an MV-22B Osprey
December 6, 2013 - U.S. Marines and Sailors board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft for helicopter rope suspension training at Moron Air Base, Spain

U. S. Marines train for a sniper encounter at Camp Pendleton, California
December 3, 2009 - U.S. Marines train for a sniper encounter at range 132 at Camp Pendleton, California. The Marines are training for upcoming deployments

A squad automatic weapon gunner provides security
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2010 - A squad automatic weapon gunner provides security outside a Modular Armored Tactical Combat House during a mechanized live fire raid at Range Training

A U. S. Marine looks though the optics of a BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile
June 18, 2010 - A U.S. Marine looks though the optics of a BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile while participating in convoy operations during Javelin Thrust 2010 at a range outside Hawthorne, Nevada

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in action

PK machine guns and spent cartridges at the firing range
PK 7.62mm general-purpose machine guns and spent cartridges at the firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan. A couple of RPK Kalashnikov hand-held machine guns are visible in the background

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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.