The Luger Pistol, officially known as the Pistole Parabellum 1908 or simply as the Parabellum, is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol that was designed by Georg Luger in 1898 and produced by German arms manufacturer Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) beginning in 1900. Here's an overview of its history, development, design, and use throughout various...
Category: Pistols
The Colt M1902 Pistol
The M1902 Pistol, a significant firearm in the annals of American military history, has left an indelible mark due to its unique design, manufacture, and use. However, there appears to be a slight error in the original question. The Colt M1902 is indeed a semi-automatic pistol produced by the Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, but...
The Colt New Model 1851 Navy and 1860 Army Revolvers
Colt 1861 Navy (foreground) and 1860 Army (background) "File:Coltnewmodles.jpg" by Michael E. Cumpston is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Samuel Colt's masterful creations, the 1851 Navy and the 1860 Army revolvers, have left an indelible mark in the annals of firearms history. These two revolvers, despite their shared heritage, possess distinct differences, including their design, configuration, caliber, and...
The Union Army Arsenal: Firearms of the North
The American Civil War, which spanned from 1861 to 1865, was an epoch of extraordinary technological growth. One area that bore witness to these advancements was firearms technology. The Union Army, in particular, was outfitted with a diverse and innovative array of firearms. This revised article delves into the major firearms employed by Union soldiers,...