Home›Small Arms And Sidearms›Weapon FamilyBrowse ByWeapon FamilyFactsWeapon FamilySourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested950 1Weapon FamilyFilter Results7 entriesEra of EmergenceAll1440 (1)1570 (1)1606 (1)1776 (1)1810 (1)1918 (1)BrowseCompareAmmunition and CartridgesSmall Arms And Sidearms34 entriesEdged and Bladed Small ArmsSmall Arms And Sidearms7 entriesOther Small Arms and Personal WeaponsSmall Arms And Sidearms34 entriesPistols and RevolversSmall Arms And Sidearms222 entriesRifles and CarbinesSmall Arms And Sidearms325 entriesShotgunsSmall Arms And Sidearms44 entriesSubmachine GunsSmall Arms And Sidearms55 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.