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Orthodoxy, Autocracy, and Nationalism |
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The period from 1826 to 1852 was a time of dramatic transition in the field of Russian infantry arms. It began with the weapons of the Napoleonic wars and gradually progressed into the age of percussion firearms. As with many nations of the day, the first percussion weapons were conversions of older flintlock muskets. This occurred in the 1840's and by the end of that decade the Russian army had fully moved to modern percussion weapons.
We are fortunate to have several examples of this remarkable period in our collection. Additional weapons will be displayed as soon as we obtain them. Each weapon will accompanied by photographs, technical specifications, and a full description. The history of each weapon's development, its capabilities and limitations, and where they have been used in combat can also be found here along with the various types of ammunition that each weapon used.
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Firearms |
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New Service Firearms |
Other Service Firearms |
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Swords, Bayonets, and Fighting Knives |
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New Weapons Developed |
Older Weapons in Service |
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Earlier Period |