Firearms Collection (#24)

Two kids with guns, Cornelis Schut (I), unknown, 1618 - 1655

Soldiers, Anonymous, c. 1880 - c. 1910

Siege of Esztergom in 1686, Justus van den Nijpoort, 1694

Lying hunter, Jan Weissenbruch, 1837 - 1880

Three riders with guns, Jacob de Gheyn (II), 1599

Horseman fires a shot with a harquebus, Jacob de Gheyn II, 1599

Horseman with gun, seen from the back, Jacob de Gheyn II, 1599

Horseman with harquebus, turned to the right, print maker: Jacob de Gheyn II workshop of, print maker: Zacharias Dolendo possibly, 1599

Portrait of Wiert Adels, Charles Howard Hodges, Willem Alexander Keel, 1794 - 1796

During the French bombardment of Algiers, the French consul is loaded in a cannon by the Algerians and killed, 1683, Algeria

Landscape with soldiers firing guns at night, representing the fire element, representations of one of the four elements, print maker: Jan van de Velde (II) (mentioned on object), Dating 1603 - 1641

Bastion on a river, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, Gerard van der Horst, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1628

Boats on a river bank, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639 - 1641

Duck hunting on a river at a farm, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, 1639 - 1641

Bleekveld before a fortress, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639 - 1641

Christmas card in the shape of a gun (2 of 2). Date: circa 1890s

Charlestown, Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Russia, Moscow, Kremlin, Tsar Cannon, Tsar Pushka
Russia - Moscow. Kremlin (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Tsar Cannon (Tsar Pushka, 1856)

Christian Friedrich Schonbein (1799-1869) German chemist. Began his investigation of ozone in 1839. Worked on nitrocellulose and produced guncotton for use in firearms in 1846

Smith & Wessons revolver factory, Springfield, Illinois, showing the processes of production from the forging of the barrels

A Matchlock mechanism in use on British firearms c1700 at the time of William III. Engraving

Empty 12 bore shotgun cartridge on ground after gamebird shoot, England, November

Man using 12 bore shotgun, on gamebird shoot in upland, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, November

Man holding loaded 12 bore shotgun, broken and held in crook of arm, on gamebird shoot in upland, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, November

Irish Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Scots Guards guardsman in ceremonial uniform, The Mall, City of Westminster, London, England, april

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

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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.