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The U.S. Army would enter the 19th century equipped with a smoothbore flintlock musket that differed little from the designs of the past, and it would exit the century with a modern, bolt-action, ...

In the hands of men like Boone, Kenton, and Wetzel, the flintlock rifle helped shape North America as we know it today. Flintlock rifles won our War of Independence and went west with Lewis and Clark.

Assault rifles hang on the wall for sale at Blue Ridge Arsenal in Chantilly, Virginia. When it comes to symbols of American culture, guns are right up there with apple pie and baseball. Firearms have ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. During the American War of ...

The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded and revolutions sparked around the globe, technological advancements in weaponry played a critical role in shaping ...

Stacker compiled 10 key moments in the development of firearm technology throughout U.S. history. - JIM WATSON // Getty Images Stacker compiled 10 key moments in the development of firearm technology ...