Although the German army's most popular submachine gun, the MP 40, was called the Schmeisser by the Allies, the gun's designer Hugo Schmeisser had nothing to do with it. The name was taken from the much earlier (and lesser-known) MP-18 pistol, designed by Schmeisser during World War I. 1)
The Borchardt C93 was the world's first self-loading pistol. It was developed in the German Empire. It was produced between 1894 and 1902. It had a magazine for 8 rounds of 7.65 mm. It was produced in a quantity of 3000 pieces. 2)
Colt revolvers were, for many years, cap-loaded, labor-intensive, front-loading barrels. Samuel Colt made a big mistake by rejecting the idea of one of his employees, Rollin White. He proposed that the revolver barrel be drilled all the way through, allowing cartridges to be loaded from the rear and using compound ammunition, ultimately speeding up the process. The arrogant Colt, however, fired White. He took his idea to a competitor, Smith & Wesson, where it was patented, blocking the development of Colt revolvers for more than 20 years until the patent expired. 3)
The HK G11 is an amazingly fast-firing weapon thanks to its three-shot series. 4)
The TKB-059 (ТКБ-059) was a Soviet three-barrel assault rifle, capable of fully automatic fire, chambered for a 7.62×39 mm round, manufactured by Tula Arms Plant in 1966. It was based on the Pribor 3B (Прибор 3Б), previously an experimental assault rifle with three barrels. Both weapons were developed by small arms designer G. A. Korobov. 5)
The AK-47 is a Soviet assault rifle that was developed in the 1940s. It has become one of the most popular and widely used rifles in the world due to its low cost and reliability. 6)
The M16 is an American assault rifle that was first used by the U.S. military in the Vietnam War. It has since become a standard issue rifle for many military forces around the world. 7)
The Glock is a series of semi-automatic handguns that were developed in Austria in the 1980s. They are popular with law enforcement and civilians due to their simplicity, reliability, and high magazine capacity. 8)
The Mauser 98 is a bolt-action rifle that was developed in Germany in the late 19th century. It is widely considered one of the best and most influential rifles ever made, and its design has been used as the basis for many other rifles. 9)
The Remington 870 is a pump-action shotgun that was first introduced in 1950. It is one of the most popular and widely used shotguns in the world, and it is popular with both hunters and law enforcement. 10)
The Browning Hi-Power is a semi-automatic pistol that was designed by John Browning in the early 20th century. It is widely used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world. 11)
The Beretta 92 is an Italian semi-automatic pistol that was developed in the 1970s. It is widely used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world, and it is also popular with civilians. 12)
The Ruger 10/22 is a popular .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was first introduced in 1964. It is widely used for hunting, target shooting, and plinking. 13)
The Thompson submachine gun, also known as the “Tommy Gun,” was a popular firearm in the early 20th century. It was used by law enforcement and military forces, as well as by gangsters during the Prohibition era in the United States. 14)
The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt-action rifle that was developed in the 1930s. It is widely used for hunting and target shooting, and it is considered one of the best and most accurate rifles ever made. 15)
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a revolver that was made famous by its use in the “Dirty Harry” movies starring Clint Eastwood. It is a popular choice for self-defense and law enforcement. 16)
The FN FAL is a Belgian assault rifle that was developed in the 1940s. It has been used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world, and it is also popular with civilians. 17)
The Colt 1911 is a semi-automatic pistol that was designed by John Browning in the early 20th century. It is one of the most popular and widely used handguns in the world, and it is used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world. 18)
The Steyr AUG is an Austrian assault rifle that was developed in the 1970s. It is used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world, and it is also popular with civilians. 19)
The Heckler & Koch MP5 is a German submachine gun that was developed in the 1960s. It is widely used by law enforcement and military forces around the world, and it is also popular with civilians. 20)