Guns Collection (#7)

Bulgarian soldiers fishing for guns in the river at Nish, or Niš, Serbia, after the Serb evacuation in 1916
3502763 Bulgarian soldiers fishing for guns in the river at Nish, or Niš, Serbia, after the Serb evacuation in 1916, from The Pageant of the Century

German field artillery in action during World War One, The guns were screened
3502828 German field artillery in action during World War One, The guns were screened and were invisible at a comparitively short distance, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out, 19th century (engraving)
7339224 One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339191 The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Howard Pyle A pirate)

A Colt Revolver
5310024 A Colt Revolver; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Colt Single Action Army, a single-action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges)

the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790184 the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber (1821)); Photo © CCI

After the Attack, 1870 (engraving)
1575753 After the Attack, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts soldiers resting after battle. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian siege guns in front of Paris. Wood engraving, 11 February 1871
530572 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian siege guns in front of Paris. Wood engraving, 11 February 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Highlanders capturing the muntineers guns at Cawnpore, 16 July 1857
530549 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Highlanders capturing the muntineers guns at Cawnpore, 16 July 1857. Wood engraving c.1895; Universal History Archive/UIG

Laying siege cannon on target.Bottom right is a gunner's level. Earth-filled baskets called gabions give some
529952 Laying siege cannon on target.Bottom right is a gunner's level. Earth-filled baskets called gabions give some protection for guns and men

Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)
8675917 Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi by the German)

Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving)
8676566 Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth, Hampshire)

Man blown apart by an explosion (engraving)
8672832 Man blown apart by an explosion (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man blown apart by an explosion)

Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo)
8672802 Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the science fiction film Things to Come)

I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho)
8656526 I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I was sorry I was out when you looked in)

The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)
8655642 The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Shot)

Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655570 Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644853 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier (colour litho)
8677599 Soldier (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

G for gendarme (chromolitho)
8677322 G for gendarme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: G for gendarme. Man in a gendarme's uniform with gun and sword)

Man out shooting with gun and dog, early 19th century (engraving)
8634803 Man out shooting with gun and dog, early 19th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man out shooting with gun and dog, early 19th century)

The Boatswain's Pipe (colour photo)
8668595 The Boatswain's Pipe (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boatswain's Pipe)

Barton Hottentot Kat River Levy (pencil & oil on paper)
8833035 Barton Hottentot Kat River Levy (pencil & oil on paper) by Baines, Thomas (1820-75); 30x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nelson and the bear, c.1806 (oil on oak panel)
7295328 Nelson and the bear, c.1806 (oil on oak panel) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836); 36.8x55.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Two gentlemen preparing to duel
5307864 Two gentlemen preparing to duel.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting two quarrelling gentlemen preparing to duel to settle their argument. Dated 19th century)

chocolate wrapper. circa 1900. depicting French soldiers in action
5306266 chocolate wrapper. circa 1900. depicting French soldiers in action; Universal History Archive/UIG

The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)
8682937 The recovery of San Juan de Puerto Rico, 1634-35 (oil on canvas) by Cajes, Eugenio (1574-1634) (attr.to); Prado, Madrid

English sailors boarding a warship, using a nocturnal lightning raid method, using small silent boats
MMM5478606 English sailors boarding a warship, using a nocturnal lightning raid method, using small silent boats, this method has the advantage of surprise but has the disadvantage of being

A tragic duel - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950519 A tragic duel - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo)
5669327 Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

"Your money or your life", 1827 (litho)
7422877 "Your money or your life", 1827 (litho); (add.info.: Transport. "Your money or your life." Armed robbery of a stagecoach of the Messageries Royales in France)

The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving)
7312235 The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print)
7339227 Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Robert Seppings, when a boy (1767-1840), c.1773 (oil on canvas)
7338053 Sir Robert Seppings, when a boy (1767-1840), c.1773 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 17.8x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The campaign organized to establish Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878 at the end of
6867198 The campaign organized to establish Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878 at the end of the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) caused much local resistance

German artillery using man power to get their guns into position during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502691 German artillery using man power to get their guns into position during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info)

A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850
3478285 A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a duellist wounding his opponent in the ear)

A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850
3331167 A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel)

British soldiers fighting in a thunderstorm at The First Battle of the Marne, France during WWI (litho)
3252871 British soldiers fighting in a thunderstorm at The First Battle of the Marne, France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crimean War 1853-1856: Charge of the light cavalry brigade, 25th Oct. 1854
528728 Crimean War 1853-1856: Charge of the light cavalry brigade, 25th Oct. 1854, under Major General the Earl of Cardigan'

Boer War 25 December 1901 (print)
533165 Boer War 25 December 1901 (print); (add.info.: Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901)

Dinner Time: Men of the RFA, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC403987 Dinner Time: Men of the RFA, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Mahmoud, C Smirke up (b/w photo)
8671562 Mahmoud, C Smirke up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahmoud, C Smirke up. Mahmoud was the 1936 winner of the Derby)

Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina (engraving)
8676749 Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vouko Golouba, leader of the Uskoks of Rudina, Croatia)

The Triumph of Hate (litho)
8664187 The Triumph of Hate (litho) by Forsyth, Gordon Mitchell (1879-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Hate. Cartoon from Labour Leader, 1915)

I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho)
8655827 I trust you won't think me abrupt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I trust you won't think me abrupt)

First woman winner of the National Rifle Association's King's Prize, Bisley, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626449 First woman winner of the National Rifle Association's King's Prize, Bisley, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss M E Foster)

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Join the Royal Artillery and become a part of history. This recruitment poster calls upon brave individuals to enlist in the prestigious ranks of the British military. From wielding the powerful new British Sten gun by G. H. Davis to commanding L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, there are countless opportunities for adventure and skill development. Experience the thrill of re-enacting Civil War battles with the Sealed Knot near Edgehill, Warwickshire. Immerse yourself in history as you handle authentic firearms like the British 25-pounder field gun also designed by G. H. Davis. Witnessing British guns dash through French towns during wartime showcases their formidable strength and effectiveness on enemy lines. These weapons were masterfully crafted by legendary inventor John Moses Browning, whose innovations revolutionized firearm technology. From HMS Duke of York firing a thunderous broadside during World War II to Hs Power's poignant painting depicting artillery and horses at Ypres in WW1, these images remind us of both triumphs and sacrifices made on battlefields throughout history. Even Italian recruitment posters from World War II highlight how crucial they were in defending nations against tyranny. Winston Churchill himself visited gun sites across England in 1944, emphasizing their vital role in protecting our freedom. Step up to serve your country just like those depicted in 'At The Front' - an iconic World War I recruitment poster that inspired generations. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference while honoring those who have fought before you.