Home›Small Arms And Sidearms›Caliber ClassBrowse ByCaliber ClassFactsCaliber ClassSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested950 1Caliber ClassSmall ArmsCaliber Class876 entriesSources1. Wikipedia: Firearmtier 2WikipediaFirearm, History, Early firearm models sectionQuote, Firearm, History, Early firearm models sectionThe first firearms originated in 10th-century Song dynasty China (see gunpowder weapons in the Song dynasty), when bamboo tubes containing gunpowder and pellet projectiles were mounted on spears to make the portable fire lanceView the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.