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Guns: The Evolution of Firearms

Season 1 Episode 4: Post Civil War Weapons and the winning of the West

The next episode explores the development of firearms, featuring the 1873 "trapdoor" Springfield, the Gatling gun, and the introduction of centerfire cartridges. It also highlights the innovations of Smith & Wesson in revolvers, Colt's Single Action Army 1873, and the growth of...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 From the Flintlock to the Percussion cap

2. From the Flintlock to the Percussion cap

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

Escalating tensions between colonists and British Parliament lead to stockpil...

Episode 3 The Weapons of the Civil War

3. The Weapons of the Civil War

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode delves into the pivotal impact of firearms on the outcome of...

Episode 4 Post Civil War Weapons and the winning of the West

4. Post Civil War Weapons and the winning of the West

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode explores the development of firearms, featuring the 1873 "tr...

Episode 5 The Weapons of World War 1

5. The Weapons of World War 1

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode explores the arsenal of World War I, showcasing a diverse ar...

Episode 6 The Weapons of World War 2

6. The Weapons of World War 2

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode explores the development and deployment of firearms in the y...

Episode 7 Post World War 2 to Today…From the M-14 to the M4 Carbine

7. Post World War 2 to Today…From the M-14 to the M4 Carbine

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode examines the progression of US military rifles from the M14 ...

Creators

Baron Blakley

Baron BlakleyCreator

Info about Guns: The Evolution of Firearms

Genres:War, Documentary, Action, History, Biography