Home›Small Arms And Sidearms›Introduced Era›By Decade›1960sBrowse By1960sThis dimension groups weapon systems by the era in which they were first introduced into service. Wikipedia notes that weapons have evolved from "simple implements such as clubs and swords to complicated modern firearms, tanks, missiles and biological weapons," a long evolution spanning every era of warfare. Browsing by introduced era lets a visitor compare weapon systems that entered service in the same period.Facts1960sSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested950 11960sFilter Results58 entriesWeapon ClassAllMachine Gun (4)Pistol / Revolver (7)Rifle (20)Small Arm (23)Submachine Gun (6)Sword / Polearm / Bladed (1)Weapon FamilyAllAmmunition and Cartridges (1)Assault Rifles (11)Assault Rifles of China (1)Assault Rifles of Europe (3)Assault Rifles of Germany (2)Assault Rifles of Russia and the Soviet Union (2)Assault Rifles of the United States (3)Bolt-Action, Lever-Action and Historic Rifles (5)Edged and Bladed Small Arms (1)Other Pistols and Handguns (3)Other Small Arms and Personal Weapons (3)Pistols and Revolvers (11)Revolvers (1)Rifles and Carbines (29)Semi-Automatic and Battle Rifles (9)Semi-Automatic Pistols (7)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Asia-Pacific (1)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Germany (3)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Russia and the Soviet Union (1)Shotguns (5)Sniper, Designated Marksman and Anti-Materiel Rifles (4)Submachine Guns (7)ManufacturerAllArmaLite (1)Astra-Unceta y Cia SA (1)Bushmaster Firearms International (1)Carl Walther GmbH (2)China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (1)Colt's Manufacturing Company (3)Fegyver- és Gépgyár (2)FN Herstal (1)Gerber Legendary Blades (1)H & R Firearms (1)Heckler & Koch (5)High Standard Manufacturing Company (1)Howa Machinery (1)IMBEL (1)Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (1)Kalashnikov Concern (2)KNDS France (1)Lithgow Arms (1)Marlin Firearms (1)MinebeaMitsumi (1)Norinco (1)O.F. 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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.