In our Zetan Medieval Shop you can buy all kinds of reproductions of pistols and rifles for decoration. Antique flintlock pistols for collection, rifles from the old west, dueling pistols for honor, revolver from the American West and many replicas that will make you remember other times.
PIRATE GUNS
Pistols were a common weapon among pirates due to their portability and ability to deal significant damage. They were often used in boardings and in hand-to-hand battles on deck.
Pirate pistols were generally short-barreled and of low quality, as they were easy to produce and obtain. Many of them were of the " miquelet " or " doglock " type, which had an ignition mechanism instead of a firing pin. They were very popular with pirates due to their ease of use and maintenance.
Another popular pistol was the " flintlock " hand pistol which had a more advanced and precise firing mechanism than doglock pistols , and was loaded with powder and bullets.
In general, pistols were an important weapon in a pirate's arsenal, being used alongside swords, sabers, and other melee weapons in the fight for control of a ship.
AMERICAN PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS
American cavalry revolvers and cowboys are two types of firearms that are associated with American history.
American cavalry revolvers were six-shot revolvers used in the United States armed forces during the Civil War and after. These revolvers were highly accurate and reliable, and were used by both cavalry and foot soldiers. The most famous model of this type of revolver is the Colt Army . Model 1873.
On the other hand, cowboys were people who worked on the large tracts of land in the American West, especially in the 19th century, and were known to carry firearms. Cowboys used to carry six-shooter revolvers, like the Colt Single Action Army , which is also known as the "Colt Peacemaker ". This revolver was very popular with cowboys due to its ease of use and accuracy.
Both types of weapons were very popular in the United States in the 19th century and were used for both personal protection and hunting wild game. They were also used in some war conflicts and in the protection of personal possessions.
ANCIENT DUELING PISTOLS
Dueling pistols are a specific type of firearm used in dueling in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These pistols were specifically designed to be used in duels and were characterized by having a single barrel and a single shot.
Dueling pistols were generally of high quality and precision, and were made by experienced craftsmen and gunsmiths. The most common type of dueling pistol was the revolver, but there were also some models of single-barreled pistols.
Some of the more popular dueling pistol models include the Colt Walker, the Colt Dragoon , the Remington 1858, and the Schofield. These pistols were very valuable and expensive in their time, and could only be afforded by people with high social and economic status.
In general, dueling pistols were considered a symbol of status and power, and were used in duels to settle disagreements and conflicts between individuals or groups. However, over time, the practice of dueling was outlawed and dueling pistols ceased to be used.
RIFLES AND RIFLES
Antique carbines and rifles are firearms that were used throughout history, especially in the 19th century and early 20th century. These weapons are different from each other, carbines are weapons of intermediate size between pistols and rifles, they are manageable, portable and with a medium range, they were very popular among soldiers and hunters.
On the other hand, rifles are longer and heavier weapons with a longer range, they were mainly used in hunting and on the battlefield to shoot at long distances.
Some of the more popular vintage carbine and rifle models include the Springfield Model 1873, Winchester Model 1873, and the Spencer Carbine . These weapons were made of high-quality materials and were highly accurate and reliable.
American Civil War, the Springfield Model 1861 was the most widely used rifle by the US Army , and the Enfield P53 by the Confederate Army.
WHICH WERE THE MOST FAMOUS MODELS OF CARABINES AND RIFLES OF THE 19TH CENTURY?
Some of the most popular models of vintage carbines and rifles are:
Springfield Model 1873: is a bolt-action rifle used by the United States Army in the Indian War and the Spanish War. It was known for its accuracy and reliability.
Winchester Model 1873: is a repeating rifle used by the United States Army and by hunters in the western United States. It was known for its ease of use and large ammo capacity.
Spencer Carbine – is a repeating carbine used by the United States Army in the civil war. She was known for her rate of fire and large ammo capacity.
Enfield P53: is a bolt-action rifle used by the British Army and the Confederate Army in the American Civil War. It was known for its accuracy and reliability.
Sharps Carbine – is a repeating carbine used by the United States Army and by hunters in the western United States. She was known for her precision and long range.
The Henry Rifle is a repeating rifle used by the United States Army and by hunters in the western United States. It was known for its large ammo capacity and ease of use.
The Remington Rolling Block is a bolt-action rifle used by the United States Army and by hunters in the western United States. It was known for its accuracy and reliability.
These are just a few examples of the vintage carbine and rifle models that were popular in their day, each with their advantages and disadvantages, but all of them were valuable tools for hunting and warfare.
WHAT WERE THE ENGINE PISTOLS THAT WE COLLECT NOW WERE LIKE
Flintlock pistols are a type of early firearm that were used before the invention of the metal cartridge. These pistols worked by means of the spark generated by hitting a flint with steel, the generated spark fell into a bowl with powder, and when this powder ignited, it generated the shot.
These types of pistols were very popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, and were used both in war and hunting. However, they were less accurate and reliable than more modern firearms, and required a longer reload time.
Some of the more popular flintlock pistol models include the wheellock , snaplock , and matchlock . The wheellock uses a steel wheel to generate the spark, the snaplock uses a spark mechanism similar to that of a lighter, and the matchlock uses a ignited rod (match) to ignite the gunpowder.
Over time, flintlock pistols were replaced by pistols and rifles with percussion systems and metal cartridges, which were more accurate, reliable, and easy to use. However, flintlock pistols still have great historical value and are highly prized by collectors and antique gun enthusiasts.
Some of the better known manufacturers of flintlock pistols include Le Mat, Wheellock Pistols, Matchlock Pistols, among others.
In short, flintlock pistols are an important part of firearms history. Although they were superseded by more advanced weapons, they are still prized for their historical value and artistic beauty. However, due to their age and their spark mechanism, they are considered unsafe weapons to use, and their use and possession are regulated by the laws of each country.
HOW THE FLINTCH RIFLES WORKED
Flintlock rifles are a type of early firearm that function in the same way as flintlock pistols, generating a spark by rubbing a flint against steel to ignite the powder and fire. Unlike pistols, however, rifles are long-range and more accurate weapons due to their long barrel.
Some of the more popular flintlock rifle models include the Matchlock Rifles, Wheellock Rifles, Snaphaunce Rifles, among others. These rifles were used primarily for hunting and warfare, but their accuracy and reliability were less than more modern firearms.
As technology advanced, flintlock rifles were replaced by percussion rifles and metal cartridge rifles, which were more accurate, reliable, and easy to use. However, like flintlock pistols, flintlock rifles still have great historical value and are highly prized by collectors and antique gun enthusiasts.
Similar to flintlock pistols, flintlock rifles are considered unsafe weapons to use, and their use and possession are regulated by the laws of each country.
