Firearms Collection (#5)

Spencer 52 calibre sporting rifle, no. 15 (wood & metal)
957263 Spencer 52 calibre sporting rifle, no. 15 (wood & metal) by American School, (19th century); barrel length: 66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A 16th century breech loading German cannon, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2619067 A 16th century breech loading German cannon, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A foot soldier using a hand held bombard, late 14th and 15th centuries
2619063 A foot soldier using a hand held bombard, late 14th and 15th centuries, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Johann Nicolaus von Dreyse, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619071 Johann Nicolaus von Dreyse, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Fine And Rare 20-Bore Silver-Mounted French D. B. Flintlock Sporting Gun, c
5954291 A Fine And Rare 20-Bore Silver-Mounted French D.B. Flintlock Sporting Gun, c.1725 (steel & wood with gold & silver detail) by French School

A. 50 Rimfire Spencer patent M. 1865 repeating service carbine, c
957265 A.50 Rimfire Spencer patent M. 1865 repeating service carbine, c.1865 (wood & metal) by American School, (19th century); barrel length: 50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lafayette-Washington pair of steel-mounted saddle pistols, c
3708083 The Lafayette-Washington pair of steel-mounted saddle pistols, c.1775-76 (steel & walnut) by European School, (18th century); length: 45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hernan Cortes at Vera Cruz in 1519
3846957 Hernan Cortes at Vera Cruz in 1519 by Spanish School, (16th century); (add.info.: It was here that he decided to found a village (La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz)

E. K. Tryon Jr. & Co. Firearms, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 (albumen print)
907845 E.K. Tryon Jr. & Co. Firearms, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Gunsmith (engraving)
3646647 The Gunsmith (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gunsmith. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Certificate authorising the purchase of Guns, Powder &c, 1873 (litho)
3638945 Certificate authorising the purchase of Guns, Powder &c, 1873 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Certificate authorising the purchase of Guns)

Boer commandos armed with the German Mauser rifle Model 1895 (b / w photo)
PNP386898 Boer commandos armed with the German Mauser rifle Model 1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Use of handguns in the 15th century, illustration from the Rudicum Novitiorum
PNP386845 Use of handguns in the 15th century, illustration from the Rudicum Novitiorum, 1475 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handbook for Beginners)

Flintlock pistols, Brescia, c. 1670 (steel with walnut stock)
490942 Flintlock pistols, Brescia, c.1670 (steel with walnut stock) by Italian School, (17th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Inscription on barrel: P. Moretta.); Gift of Mr

Combined priming flask and wheel-lock spanner, c. 1600-50 (horn with brass & steel mounts)
490937 Combined priming flask and wheel-lock spanner, c.1600-50 (horn with brass & steel mounts) by European School, (17th century); 18.1x5.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Frank and Jesse James Gang rob the express car of a train in 1879 (colour litho)
PNP352695 Frank and Jesse James Gang rob the express car of a train in 1879 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail from the Sword-Bayonet of a Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes
2639492 Detail from the Sword-Bayonet of a Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes, 1854 (steel & brass) by French School

Advertising, Andrew Wurfflin. Gun Maker, Philadelphia, c. 1850 (litho) (b / w photo)
AKM203536 Advertising, Andrew Wurfflin. Gun Maker, Philadelphia, c.1850 (litho) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century)

Oliver Fisher Winchester (1810-80) (coloured photo)
PNP243994 Oliver Fisher Winchester (1810-80) (coloured photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colour Party of the 7th Illinois Infantry, Union Army (b / w photo)
PNP269395 Colour Party of the 7th Illinois Infantry, Union Army (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A 14th century Italian bombard, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619064 A 14th century Italian bombard, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Colt Dragoon revolver, Whitneyville model with square-backed trigger guard, c
2619077 Colt Dragoon revolver, Whitneyville model with square-backed trigger guard, c.1848, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

28-bore Collier patent five-shot hand-rotated flintlock revolving rifle of military type
4072693 28-bore Collier patent five-shot hand-rotated flintlock revolving rifle of military type, c.1819-20 (wood, steel & brass) by Collier

Firearms: small arms (engraving)
5216902 Firearms: small arms (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon (Bibliographisches Institut)

Sharps Rifle, c. 1938. Creator: Clyde L. Cheney
Sharps Rifle, c. 1938

Gun, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Gun, 1935/1942

Celetic footballers Bobby Lennox and Joe McBride at shooting practice, September 1967

Interior of the Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited (BSA), Circa 1930s

Gun Quarter - Birmingham 7 / 11 / 1958 Some of the thousands of SMLE
Gun Quarter - Birmingham 7/11/1958 Some of the thousands of SMLE rifles at the Small Heath armoury of Parker Hall. with Mr Kenneth Lissemore - armourer

1982 World Cup Spain Spanish police in full riot gear

Andy Cameron in role from The Good Soldier Schweik March 1993

Moscow 1980 Olympic Games Soldiers on parade in Red Square

Canadian troops arriving in Britain

Desmond Llewelyn actor in June 1981, who appears as Q in the James Bond films

British actor Edward Woodward, who plays ex-agent Robert McCall in the American television series The Equalizer, posing in London with a submachine gun to promote the series. 25th October 1986

British actor Edward Woodward, who plays ex-agent Robert McCall in the American television series The Equalizer, posing in London with a submachine gun to promote the series. 25th October 1986

An old custom of the fishing village of Boulmer in Northumberland " The Crossing of Guns" at a wedding to scare away evil spirits scared twin brides Beatrice, left

A man and his gun Mr. Timothy O Sullivan on the look-out for Hamsters. August 1982 P011785

James Paris Lee, 1889. Creator: John Horsburgh
James Paris Lee, 1889

Edward Maynard, 1881. Creator: George Willoughby Maynard
Edward Maynard, 1881

Pair of Wheellock Pistols, Dutch, Mstricht, ca. 1655-65. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Wheellock Pistols, Dutch, Mstricht, ca. 1655-65

Plate seven from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, ca. 1705-30. Creator: de La Collombe
Plate seven from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, ca. 1705-30

Plate three from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, ca. 1705-30. Creator: de La Collombe
Plate three from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, ca. 1705-30

Plusievrs Pieces et Ornements Darquebuzerie (4th extended edition), ca. 1776

Engraving of Firearms Parts, ca. 1750. ca. 1750. Creator: Perrier
Engraving of Firearms Parts, ca. 1750

Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield 1871
Various scene inside the government-owned rifle factory, Royal Small-Arms Factory, Enfield. Date: 1871

MISHAP WITH A GUN
A gentleman drops his gun as he climbs a gate, spattering both himself and his companion with shot Date: 1836

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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.