The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the War of Independence, was a period that marked the birth of a nation—the United States of America. It was a war waged on different fronts and with various weapons. Among them, muskets were the most commonly used firearms on both sides. These weapons of war, despite...
Category: Rifle/Long Guns
The Model 1848 Belgian Carbine: A Forgotten Pioneer of Firearms Technology
The mid-19th century was a time of extraordinary innovation in firearms design, marked by the shift from flintlock to percussion ignition, the emergence of rifling in military arms, and the widespread adoption of more efficient and reliable weaponry. While many firearms of this period gained historical recognition, the so-called Model 1848 Belgian Carbine remains an...
The Starr Carbine
The Starr Carbine: A Revolutionary Cavalry Weapon of the American Civil War The Starr Carbine remains one of the most significant firearms of the American Civil War, representing a transitional period in firearm technology where breechloading systems began replacing traditional muzzleloaders. Issued primarily to Union cavalry regiments, the Starr Carbine provided a faster rate of...
The Mosin-Nagant: History, Development, and Legacy of a Battlefield Icon
The Mosin-Nagant rifle is one of the most recognizable and historically significant bolt-action rifles in the world. Known for its rugged reliability, long service life, and widespread use, the Mosin-Nagant has been a staple of military forces, particularly in Russia and the Soviet Union, for over a century. Its impact extends across multiple wars, continents,...