FORS FIREARM

EXAM 1

how is a hand cannon loaded?

muzzle load

were hand cannons accurate?

no

what was one challenge of the hand cannon?

dampness/rain caused problems

when was the hand cannon first used?

1364

is matchlock a mechanical gun?

yes

how was the matchlock held/fired

with one hand

how is the matchlock loaded?

muzzle load

can you describe the firing system?

name an advancement of the matchlock

revolver with 4 chambers

name two downfalls of the matchlock

moisture problems, no surprise attack

when was matchlock “invented”

1400s

no match needed, practical for hunting, curved butt, heavy calibers

wheel lock

speed, carried in ready position, could be used in damp weather, spark ignites inside

advantages of wheel lock

what gun has a wheel used for ignition?

wheel lock 1

how does a flintlock gun work?

why were flintlocks used

advanced for time, cheap, reliable

what gun was first mass produced for troops?

flint lock

when were flint locks used?

16-17 century

were flint locks moisture resistant?

yes

is rim fire or center fire used today?

center fire today

holds primer in rim

rim fire

holds primer in center w cup

center fire

what caliber is center fire used with

any

what caliber is rim fire used with

small, high power

what kind of gun uses the ratchet and pawl system

revolver

most famous revolver is

colt

breech loading _______ started with .22 rim fire

revolvers

what are two types of revolvers/cylinder:

swing out and top latch

when were revolvers developed

1500s

spiral grooves cut inside a barrel; give bullet spin

rifling

“lands”

metal between the grooves

explain/describe a pump action rilfe

explain/describe lever action rifle

minimum length for rifle barrel

16in

minimum length for shotgun barrel

18in

auto loading and usually fully autmoatic

assault rifle

assault rifle ammo

20 rounds, medium size cartridge

are assault rifle wounds more or less damaging than hunting gun

less

where are sub machine guns fired from

hip or shoulder

where are machine guns fired from

tripod

sub machine guns are…

super heavy, strong recoil and not very accurate

what caliber does a sub machine gun use

pistol

what does machine gun have to help cool

water jacket

what ammo does a machine gun use

rifle

shot gun bore size is called?

gauge

components of gunshot noise

pressure wave, bullet crack, mechanical noise, flight noise