Advancement in Weapons Tech



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Timeline of weapons and when they were invented.

Percussion Lock
Invented by Forsyth in 1807, this new ability removed the flintlock and the need for the soldiers to measure the gunpowder, reducing reload rates dramatically.

Bolt-action breech-loading gun
Named the "Needle Gun", this was invented by Von Dreyse in 1841. Allowed for breech-loading, reducing reload rate. Increased firing rate threefold.

Minié bullet
Invented by Minié in 1847, this was a cartridge with a cone-shaped bullet and a concave cap which expanded when fired to ensure a tighter fit with the barrel. It reduced the damage to the barrel caused when firing and increase range from 90m to 460m.

Magazine
Invented by Henry and Spencer, this spring-operated

Exploding Shell
Invented by Captain Shrapnel in 1784, this new creation was a fragment-filled shell timed to explode on or before impact, causing devastating injuries to those affected. However, it wasn't taken up until the late 19th century because of difficulties in controlling the fuse duration.

Breech-loading
"Invented" by Armstrong, this allowed for the strengthening of the barrel and an increased firing rate.