Home›Small Arms And Sidearms›Weapon ClassBrowse ByWeapon ClassFactsWeapon ClassSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested950 1Weapon ClassFlamethrower / Incendiary WeaponWeapon Class3 entriesGrenade / Explosive DeviceWeapon Class3 entriesMachine GunWeapon Class38 entriesPistol / RevolverWeapon Class203 entriesRifleWeapon Class317 entriesSmall ArmWeapon Class316 entriesSubmachine GunWeapon Class61 entriesSword / Polearm / BladedWeapon Class5 entriesTank / Armored VehicleWeapon Class1 entrySources1. 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.