Firearms Collection (#8)

"Span Your Pistol". 17Th Century Cuirassier At Pistol Excerise. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Span Your Pistol". 17Th Century Cuirassier At Pistol Excerise. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Snaphance Highland Pistol, With Very Straight Iron Stock, C. 1630. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

A Snaphance Birding Piece Of Prince Charles, Son Of James I, 1614. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Small Breech Loading Pivot Gun Of Hooped Iron. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Early Firearms C. 1472. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

"Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Fusils With Locks For Projecting Grenades. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

How To Charge A Musket. From A French Instruction Book Of 1776. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

Two 15Th Century Soldiers With A Hand Gun Or Firing Baton. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Voyageur Soldier In Period Costume Festival Du Voyageur; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

Nouveaux Ornemans D Arquebuseries, ca. 1750-55. Creator: Gilles Demarteau
Nouveaux Ornemans D Arquebuseries, ca. 1750-55. [Decoration for arquebus firearms]

George Bicknell and Bill Moore are seen on the range testing rifles. They test and fire guns of different types all day long at the B.S.A. guns factory, Shirley, Birmingham, May 1952

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

British soldiers marching in Georgetown British Guiana followed by some children in 1953 1953 - The Waddington Constitution is suspended on December 22nd

Mechanical Engineer works on a rifle in gun factory, Gun Quarter area of Birmingham, 1950

Gun Quarter - Birmingham 27th June 1952 BSA has kept the trademark of three rifles. each weapon goes through a series of tests, such as this barrel proofing photographed in 1952

Officer Cadet Peta Dancer gets the target in her sight A©Mirrorpix. com
Officer Cadet Peta Dancer gets the target in her sight © Mirrorpix.com

Plate twelve from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, dated 1736. Creator: de La Collombe
Plate twelve from Nouveavx Desseins D Arquebvseries, dated 1736

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

Advertisement, C G Bonehill, Birmingham
Advertisement, C G Bonehill, Belmont Row, Birmingham, Guns and Rifles. 1890s

Prometheus shaving lamp - WWI
Prometheus shaving lamp - manufactured by W. H. Williams Patent. Officers Private Purchase - shaving brush set with brush in the top section and the base as a primus type fitting for heating water

German trench knife in its steel scabbard. Firearms & Equipment

WWI Flechette Dart with a flattened top and pointed end
First World War Flechette Dart with a flattened top and pointed end.. Firearms & Equipment

WWI Officers whistle dated 1915
First World War Officers whistle dated 1915, manufactured by J. Hudson & Co. Birmingham. Lanyard included. Firearms & Equipment

A French steel flechette. Firearms & Equipment

British Army issue entrenching tool (spade). Firearms & Equipment

Imperial German dagger, with Imperial German crown
An Imperial German trench dagger, proofed with Imperial German crown, in a steel scabbard. Firearms & Equipment

1916 British Army issue telescope with broad arrow, manufactured by T. T. & H. Limited, No. 11801. TEL SIG (Mk.IV), ALSO G.S. together with low and high lenses, in leather case

Strategy: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Strategy - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage. ~ Sun Tzu

Optimism: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Optimism - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Theres no harm in hoping for the best as long as you re prepared for the worst. ~ Stephen King

Adversity: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Adversity - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it

Memories: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Memories - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Our memories are independent of our wills. It is not so easy to forget. ~ Richard Sheridan

Patience: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Patience - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else. ~ George Savile

Bravery: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Bravery - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: It takes an extraordinary person to face danger and maintain composure. ~ Anonymous

Strength: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Strength - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. ~ J.K. Rowling

Toughness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Toughness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Tough times never last, but tough people do. ~ Dr. Robert Schuller

Security: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Security - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The precondition to freedom is security. ~ Rand Beers

Duty: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Duty - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Activate yourself to duty by remembering your position, who you are, and what you have obliged yourself to be. ~ Thomas Kempis

A crew chief mounts a M134 Minigun
August 20, 2014 - A crew chief mounts a M134 Minigun during a moving target exercise at the Yodaville Urban Target Complex, located in the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona

Night vision view of U. S. Special Forces on patrol
Night vision view of U.S. Special Forces on patrol in a special operation vehicle

MAB Model D French police issue pistol
MAB Model D, 7.65mm French police issue pistol. Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand, the essential distinguishing characteristic of a handgun is its facility for one-handed

U. S. Air Force CSAR parajumper armed with an automatic rifle
U.S. Air Force CSAR parajumper armed with an automatic rifle

World War II propaganda poster of soldiers assaulting a beach with rifles
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring soldiers assaulting a beach with rifles, and bombers flying through the sky. It reads, Attack Attack Attack Buy War Bonds

U. S. Marines conduct a battlefield zero at Camp Leatherneck
October 19, 2012 - U.S. Marines conduct a battlefield zero at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Snipers provide overwatch at Fort Wainwright, Alaska
Snipers provide overwatch for a fire team during a fire team live fire training event at the Yukon Training Area, Fort Wainwright, Alaska

Czechoslovakian ZB vz. 26 light machine gun. The ZB vz. 26 influenced the design of the Bren Gun

AW50 anti-materiel bolt-action. 50 caliber rifle
AW50 anti-materiel bolt-action.50 caliber rifle

Italian Spectre M4 submachine gun

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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.