18th Century Continuation 2
1763:
Introduction of the first French flintlock cavalry pistol M. 1763, based on the Charlesvillemusket. Scaled
down musket lock.
1770:
Paartially transformatin of the infantry rifels to breech loaders with hinged locks system Crespi.
1779:
Patenting of a military repeater air gun by Bartholomäus Girandoni.
1780:
Revolver riflle with ignition magazine at the battery system B. Kalesnikow, Tula
1780:
In India, Hyder Ali uses rocket launchers, against the English General Munro.
1780:
Mathias Wisshofer develops electrical ignition for firearms.
After 1780:
The »Pepperbox« is in wide use in England.
