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Russian Weapons under Tsar Nicholas I |
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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. Newer weapons developed during this period are in the first column, while older weapons remaining in service are found in the second column. Each is accompanied by photographs, technical specifications, and a full description of the weapon. We have tried to focus of the history of each weapon's development, its capabilities and limitations, and where they have been used in combat. The various types of ammunition used with each weapon are also listed and described. |
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Rifles and Muskets |
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| Service Pistols | |
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| Swords, Bayonets, and Fighting Knives | |
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Earlier Period |