Handfuls of History

The images and stories on this page are from "Handfuls of History", a digital compendium of photos, narratives, and historical fiction about the evolving technology of firearms and the and historical /political context of that development. For more go to: www.handfulsofhistory.com

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Beholla .32-caliber German Auxiliary Pistol

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Hilt of a Javanese Keris

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The Keris Penjang was considered an executioner sword

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Allen and Wheelock lip-fire revolver

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Spiral magazine of an Evan’s repeating rifle

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Artwork on an early English revolver

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German WW1 bayonet

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Before there were Colt revolvers.....

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Remington 1861 "Old" Army Revolver

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Sling ring on a French MAS 49/56 Rifle

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Type 22 Murata Rifle

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Loading mechanism of an Enfield pistol

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Hide on a scabbard

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This Arab blade has seen tough use

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Spanish Civil War pistols

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Jo-Lo-Ar pistol, designed for single hand operation

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Philippine Talibon Sword