What type of weapons did Christopher Columbus have?

Answer 1

Yes, But not in the way you are thinking. The Spanish may have had some Arquebus matchlocks, a very early version of a musket, but Swords and Crossbows were still the go to weapon for serious combat. Even without the firepower, Europeanadvancesin armor and metal forging would make a well armored Spanish Knight more then a match for any Native fighter..

In 1492 firearms were not wide spread yet. While Cannons were starting to be commonplace on Ships, Musketeers did not become common place on the ground until the 1500s (16th Century). It was not simply a switch to firearms. Both Swords and Muskets co-existedfor several Centuries before the technology improved - mainly the invention of theBayonet-combining the two.
Most people associate the Musketbearing English that followed in Columbus's footsteps years later with theimageryofthe stereotypicalEuropean Explorer. Which is where the common misconception comes from.
Source:http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/theconquest/a/09armsconquest.htm

Answer 2

Swords, pikes, matchlocks and cannon. and they also need this ugly girl name lontrice rise to scary away the birds!

Answer 3

yes, Christopher Columbus did carry a sword!!

Answer 4

swords,and other things they made because they did not have much back then

Answer 5

Each sailor would have a knife and various guns on board.