Definition

The bastard musket had a bore size that was between that of the caliver and the
musket but shorter and lighter. The matchlock mechanism of the bastard musket was
operated by either a trigger lever or a regular trigger.

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Definition

Early in the sixteenth century, the musket was introduced in Spain, and thanks to its
strength and dependability, it swiftly spread throughout Europe. Numerous muskets
were around five feet long and twenty pounds in weight. The musket's weight
necessitated the employment of a forked rest to stabilize the weapon during firing. The
matchlock mechanism of the musket could be operated by a normal trigger or a trigger
lever.

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Definition

The petronel was a short, light-weight weapon similar to the arquebus that was created
in France in the sixteenth century. The petronel's trigger lever made it easier to hold it
against the user's chest while shooting the weapon.

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Definition

A metal "S"-shaped piece with a pivot attached to the side of the rifle served as the
basic shape of the serpentine lock. By tugging on the pivot's lower half, you could lower
the higher half, which was holding a slow-burning match, into a touch hole or priming
pan. Even when more sophisticated matchlocks were created, many arquebuses up
until the invention of the musket continued to employ the basic serpentine lock.

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Definition

The snapping matchlock was activated by cocking a serpentine that was spring-
powered, then by pressing a button on the lock plate (later guns utilized a standard
trigger to release the serpentine and allow it to snap into the priming pan). Because the
slow match frequently went out when it was snapped too forcefully into the powder, this
style of matchlock fell out of favor in Europe.

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Definition

The sear lock matchlock was operated by depressing a trigger attached to a spring-
loaded sear within the lock, which lowered the serpentine into the primer pan when the
hand was squeezed and retracted when the pressure was released.

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Pirate Flintlock Pistol – Assassin’s Creed Version

Definition

This clearly identifiable 18th-century pirate pistol stands out from the crowd and is
decorated with sturdy carvings in the barrel and a decorative coat of arms at the butt of
the stock. This pirate pistol is also used in Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, an action
adventure game taking place in the Caribbean during the early 18th century, the golden
age of piracy.The flintlock pistol was loaded through the barrel and black powder which
was poured into the barrel was ignited by a flint attached to the striker. When triggered,
the flint scratched the fire iron and the resulting sparks ignited the gunpowder, throwing
a lead ball along the barrel to its target. Because the loading of such a pistol was slow
and the pistol could only be fired at close range, the weapon was pactically disposable
in a combat situation. After one shot, the sword was pulled out and the pistol could be
used as a small mallet, to block an opponent's sword strikes, or to throw at an
opponent.When taking over another ship, it was common to carry two or even three
pistols with you, if only your purse strings allowed you to buy so many valuable
weapons. One gun could only be fired once during a takeover, and as there was no time
to load in the heat of battle, so multiple pistols allowed for multiple shots.

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Italian Flintlock Pistol with 3 Barrels, Italy 1680

Definition

This Italian flintlock pistol from c. 1680 features a unique three-barrel design. An Italian
gunsmith Michele Lorenzoni made some magnificent pistols for the Medici court, the
Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Lorenzoni was the probable inventor of a system that bears
his name,a popular breech-loading repeating mechanism developed for flintlock guns in
the third quarter of the seventeenth century. It was the most reliable technology for
creating a practical multi-shot firearm before the perfection of revolver mechanisms in
the mid-nineteenth century. The barrels are revolved by hand, and in the original, the
lock had to be cocked and primed between each shot.Cosmopolitan in their decorative
approach, Lorenzoni’s guns often show clear signs of French influence, with
decorations derived from Parisian pattern books and formal characteristics inspired by
contemporary French firearms. These include symmetrical, spiraled serpent-headed
tendrils, acanthus leaves, exotic birds, and grotesque masks.Three barrels and
magnificently ornate carved ivory grips, the pistol truly was equal in splendor to the
Medicis. The finely chiseled foliate scroll-work, heraldic escutcheon, and a faun’s mask
on the butt in high relief, all make this a lovely piece of renaissance art. One original can
be found at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

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George Washington Flintlock Pistol, England 18 th. Century

Definiton

George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman,

and a Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789
to 1797. He was the commander-in-chief for the Colonial army during the American
revolutionary war, fought by the thirteen American colonies against Great Britain over
taxation policies and lack of colonial representation.George Washington had several
pistols, some bought, some gifted. The original of this ornate flintlock pistol is now
showcased at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Museum, and is part of a pair of
holster, or traveling, pistols. The pistols were made by John Hawkins and Richard
Wilson in London in 1748, and the name of the maker is stamped on the lockplate.
The George Washington Flintlock Pistol is elegant in its design, combining simple, clean
lines with tasteful decoration. This non-firing replica has all of the features of the
original, including the George Washington nameplate on the grip.The barrel is brass-
colored and the stock is hardwood. The side- and lockplates are cast and engraved, as
are the escutcheon and trigger guard. Escutcheon and sideplate feature military
trophies, flags, cannons, drums, lions and unicorns. The handle butt features a
grotesque mask. The flintlock mechanism has a gooseneck hammer.

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Beretta M9

Definition

The Beretta M9 is an excellent all-purpose handgun. In 1985, it became the sidearm of

choice for the United States Armed Forces, and the military doesn’t choose a handgun
unless it’s reliable and effective. It features a unique 3-Dot Sight System for swiftly
acquiring a target. The internal magazine bevel is designed for quick tactical reloads in
combat scenarios. At 33.3 ounces, it’s lightweight and easy to handle.

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Glock 17

Definition

Glock's full sized 9mm pistol and the standard issue for Fairview's police, as well as
many other law enforcement agencies around the world. Ergonomic, light, and easy to
operate, the Glock 17 is one of the best 9mm handguns around. Despite the IRL Glock
17 uses a standard magazine capacity of 17 rounds, the Glock magazine in DF2 only
holds 15. Regardless, it's still an upgraded 9mm pistol from the Parabellum.

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Ivanov/Makarov PM (Real Name)

Definition

A handgun manufactured in the Soviet Union. Like many Soviet-made weapons, the
Ivanov is a surplus found almost anywhere in the world and is popular among many
armed groups that do not have the luxury of budget. As expected, this pistol is often
used by almost every new survivor due to it's availability, and carries good stopping
power for the .32 ammo it uses. One interesting note is that no Makarov IRL is
chambered in .32ACP, only in 9mm.

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Parabellum

Definition

Heavily inspired by the design of the Japanese WW2 Nambu pistol, the Parabellum is a
compact handgun often used for competitive shooting. It's slimline tube design and light
weight makes it a popular handgun among looters who need such weapons for an
emergency firearm that is quick to draw and easy to store. One interesting note is that
the IRL counterpart is only designed to be chambered in .22LR, not 9mm.

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Astra A-60

Definition

The Astra A-60 is a double-action,single-action, semi-automatic pistol at one time

produced in Spain by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA. The design is similar to the Walther
PP and features a slide-lock release lever.

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Colt Python

Definition

The Colt Python is a popular double action revolver chambered for the powerful .357
Magnum cartridge. Pythons have a reputation for superior fit & finish, accuracy, smooth
trigger pull and a tight cylinder lock-up which made it popular as a reliable handgun.

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Webley Mk IV

Definition

A distinguished line of revolvers, serving the British Empire from the 19th century Boer
War all the way until the Cold War. During the Second World War, a shortage of Enfield
revolvers caused large quantities of Mark IV to be rechambered for the .38/200
cartridge to replace, and later supplement the Enfield as the official service pistol. Yet
another puzzling antique that somehow is found in mass quantities.

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Astra 680

Definition

The Astra 680 is a short-barreled revolver previously manufactured by Astra of Spain.

The 680 was intended primarily for civilian use, but also having served as a backup
weapon or as a concealed carry weapon by gendarmes.

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Bodeo Model 1889

Definition

The Bodeo Model 1889 is a solid-framed, six-shot revolver. The barrel, the cylinder, the
trigger components, the loading door, the ejection rod, the springs and the screws were
made in steel; while the frame, the backplate, and the ejection rod collar were made of
iron. An external hammer block drop safety was designed and retrofitted to many
revolvers in 1894, though this external hammer block safety was replaced with an
internal safety during an arsenal refinishing program in 1915.
Prior to the First World War, the infantry version of the Bodeo was originally produced
"in the white". The Italians underwent a program to arsenal refinish many revolvers in
1915, with changes including bluing the revolvers and installation of an internal hammer
block drop safety. Later models of the Bodeo were blued from the factory.

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Colt Anaconda

Definition

The Colt Anaconda is a large frame double-action revolver featuring a full length under-

barrel ejection-rod lug and six round cylinder, designed and produced by the Colt's
Manufacturing Company in 1990. Chambered for the powerful .44 Magnum and .45
Colt centerfire ammunition cartridges, the Anaconda marked the Hartford,
Connecticut firm’s first foray into the popular large-bore Magnum pistol market.

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