Home›Small Arms And Sidearms›Introduced Era›By Decade›1980sBrowse By1980sThis 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.Facts1980sSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested950 11980sFilter Results84 entriesWeapon ClassAllGrenade / Explosive Device (1)Machine Gun (3)Pistol / Revolver (19)Rifle (29)Small Arm (28)Submachine Gun (5)Sword / Polearm / Bladed (1)Tank / Armored Vehicle (1)Weapon FamilyAllAmmunition and Cartridges (4)Assault Rifles (16)Assault Rifles of Asia-Pacific (3)Assault Rifles of China (1)Assault Rifles of Europe (6)Assault Rifles of Germany (1)Assault Rifles of the Americas Outside the United States (2)Assault Rifles of the Middle East and Africa (1)Edged and Bladed Small Arms (2)Other Pistols and Handguns (5)Other Small Arms and Personal Weapons (3)Pistols and Revolvers (29)Revolvers (7)Rifles and Carbines (28)Semi-Automatic and Battle Rifles (7)Semi-Automatic Pistols (17)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Asia-Pacific (2)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Czechia (1)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Europe (2)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Germany (1)Semi-Automatic Pistols of Italy (1)Semi-Automatic Pistols of the United States (8)Shotguns (8)Sniper, Designated Marksman and Anti-Materiel Rifles (5)Submachine Guns (7)ManufacturerAllAAI Corporation (1)Arcadia Machine & Tool (1)Astra-Unceta y Cia SA (1)BAE Systems (1)Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (1)Barrett Firearms Manufacturing (1)Benelli Armi (2)Beretta (1)Buck Knives (1)Bushmaster Firearms International (1)Carl Gustafs stads gevärsfaktori (1)Carl Walther GmbH (2)China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (1)Colt's Manufacturing Company (5)Daewoo (2)Degtyarev plant (1)Denel Land Systems (1)Diemaco (1)Emerson Knives (1)FFV (1)FN Herstal (1)Franchi (1)Glock Ges.m.b.H. 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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.