0
The earliest documented use of a 'hand cannon' (which would be something of a predecessor to today's man portable firearms) was the battle of Ain Jalut in 1260. However, the specific size of the hand cannons in use is unknown, and it is possible no examples were used which were comparable in size to what one would consider a pistol.
What else can I help you with?
What pistols were used during civil war?
black powder pistols
Why were pistols made?
Pistols were probably first made for hunting purposes or because of war.
What pistols were used in the Revolutionary War and how?
the cool ones
What types of weapons were used in the first English Civil War?
Pikes, muskets, swords, pistols, cannons, mortars, lances. But for first time in history, firearms were used very heavily in war.
What were some of the weapons used in the civil war?
§ Muskets §Pistols §Knives
When were pistols first used?
@ 700 yrs ago
Guns used in the civil wr?
Yes, they used the first pistols= revolvers and the first rifles= muskets
Were pistols used on d-day?
Yes pistols were used on d day as defence
What was Andrew Jackson's weapon?
Andrew Jackson was a soldier during the Revolutionary War. He probably used a musket during the war. Also, some officers used swords during the war. Flintlock Pistols were secondary weapons during the war. Also, he might have fired some cannons while a soldier.
What did the solders in World War 2 use?
they used rifles, shotguns, helmets to cover their heads, and alot of pistols
Were the 7.62 caliber lugers used in World War 2?
the German did have 30 cal. luger pistols in WW2
What weopoms were used during World War 2?
This weapon was carried by infantry officers, tank crews and pilots. There were no significant innovations from those pistols used in World War 1.
