Firearms Collection (#9)

U. S. Marine test firing an M240 heavy machine gun on the back of a MV-22B Osprey
Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, November 10, 2007 - U.S. Marine test fires a 240 Gulf heavy machine gun on the back of a MV-22B Osprey while flying on a mission over the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

Russian RPK 7. 62mm light machine gun
Russian RPK 7.62mm light machine gun

U. S. Navy Seal combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations
U.S. Navy Seal combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

Austrian 5. 56mm Steyr AUG assault rifle
Austrian 5.56mm Steyr AUG assault rifle

A soldier conducts security for an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Officer conducts security for an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during proficiency training in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Austrian 5. 56mm Steyr AUG light support weapon
Austrian 5.56mm Steyr AUG light support weapon

Chinese Type 56 light machine gun

A Barrett. 50-caliber M107 Sniper Rifle sits atop an observation point in Afghanistan
June 10, 2010 - A Barrett.50-caliber M107 Sniper Rifle used in a firefight between the Taliban and U.S. Soldiers, sits atop an observation point in Zabul province, Afghanistan

A sniper dressed in a ghillie suit crosses a stream while on patrol
A Marine sniper team member wearing a camouflage ghillie suit crosses a stream while on a training patrol at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

Austrian 9mm Steyr MPi 81 submachine gun
M3A1 Submachine Gun, 45 caliber. The M3 was commonly referred to as the Grease Gun

Uzi 9mm submachine gun with attached bayonet

U. S. Navy SEAL equpped with night vision during a surveillance operation
U.S. Navy SEAL equpped with night vision during a surveillance operation

Mauser Model 1914 pocket pistol
Mauser Model 1914 7.65mm pocket pistol

M4 Carbine 5. 56mm micro variant
M4 Carbine 5.56mm micro variant

U. S. Marines push down a wall in an empty compound
July 29, 2013 - U.S. Marines push down a wall in an empty compound during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine sites through the scope atop his 5. 56mm M16A2 rifle while providing security
U.S. Marine sites through the scope atop his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, equipped with an M203 40mm grenade launcher, while providing security during a weapons sweep across the Thar Thar Lake area in Iraq

MAS Model 1935A French semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 7.65mm Longue cartridge. Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand

Chinese Type 56 assault rifle

Russian PKM general-purpose machine gun
Russian 7.62mm PKM general-purpose machine gun

An infantryman with the Royal Thai Marines
May 11, 2007 - An infantryman with the Royal Thai Marines takes up a position at Hatyao Beach in Chon Buri, Thailand during an amphibious raid exercise part of Cobra Gold 2007

A Marine sniper team wearing camouflage ghillie suits on a training patrol at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

Beretta AR70 5. 56mm assault rifle
Beretta AR70 5.56mm assault rifle

M14 rifle, developed from the M1 Garand

Rock River Arms AR-15 rifle equipped with combat light

Diemaco CB 5. 56mm Canada, assault carbine copy of colt Commando
Diemaco CB 5.56mm Canada, assault carbine copy of colt Commando

A British Army sniper team dressed in ghillie suits

Reising M50 submachine gun

Barrett L82A1 Anti-Materiel Rifle. The L82A1 Barrett is a semi-automatic anti-material rifle in service with the Royal Marines

Infantry scouts go up a flight of stairs
October 18, 2005 - Infantry scouts go up a flight of stairs, moments away from a simunitions-round firefight inside a building in the military operations on urban terrain town at the Combat Centers

U. S. Army Specialist uses binoculars to scan the perimeter
U.S. Army Specialist, armed with a 5.56mm M249 Suad Automatic Weapon, uses binoculars to scan the perimeter as he mans his perimeter defense to the companys assembly area at Balad, Iraq

The Desideratum shotgun by Cogswell & Harrisons new hammerless gun Date: 1882

Christmas card in the shape of a gun (1 of 2). Date: circa 1890s

Gun Amnesty 1961
Firearms, ranging from wild west colts to muskets, being checked by police after they had been handed in following a government appeal asking for unlawfully held guns

WW1 - The Campaign in The Dardanelles, 1915
WW1 - Soldiers in action using heavy artilllery and firearms. Shelling one of the forts on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The troops make slow but steady progress towards Constantinpole. Date: 1915

Verners Patent compass with broad arrow, dated 1916
A Crouchon & Emons, London, Verners Patent compass with broad arrow, dated 1916, in leather strapped case.. Firearms & Equipment

A Made in England Officers toilet kit - WWI
A Made in England Officers toilet kit. It comprises a leather case containing a glass bottle - possibly for hair tonic - with a metal screw top, and a tin box - possibly for shaving equipment

Training Bayonet as used by the British Army. Firearms & Equipment

Document box of Cpt Rupert Wyndham Lewis, MC
Document box belonging to Captain Rupert Wyndham Lewis, MC, Welsh Guards. Matt black finish with a red velvet lining. Firearms & Equipment

Military Surveying Instrument - MEK GS Right Instrument
Military Surveying Instrument - MEK.GS Right Instrument No. 10490, E. R. Watts & Son, 1916, Includes a leather case. Firearms & Equipment

A WWI Officers folding clothes hanger
A First World War Officers folding clothes hanger. Firearms & Equipment

WWIBritish RFC / Royal Naval Air Service flechette
A World War One period British Royal Flying Corps./Royal Naval Air Service flechette. This is a rare example of the flechette pattern made under licence from the Bristol Company. Firearms & Equipment

A French steel flechette with fin. Firearms & Equipment

Bugle belonging to Bugler D Sullivan of the Manchester Reg
Bugle belonging to Bugler 9377 D. Sullivan of the Manchester Regiment. Stamped with a broad arrow. Firearms & Equipment

WWI bugle with the badge of the Kings (Liverpool) Reg
First World War bugle with the badge of the Kings (Liverpool) Regiment. Stamped with a broad arrow. Firearms & Equipment

Bugle owned by Buglers Bowman of Royal Hampshire Reg
Bugle belonging to Bugler 8994 S. Bowman of the Royal Hampshire Regiment. Stamped with a broad arrow and dated Arras, 1917/1918. Firearms & Equipment

WWI Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp
First World War Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp, dated 1918. Firearms & Equipment

Webley 455 Mk VI eight-shot double action service revolve
A Webley & Scott, Webley.455 Mark VI eight shot double action service revolver, Serial No. 32104, 6 inch barrel with chequered hard rubber grips. Firearms & Equipment

WWI American trench fighting dagger
First World War American trench fighting dagger. Blade is marked US LF&C 1917 together with its green leather scabard. Triangular section blade is 9 inches long. Firearms & Equipment

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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.