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hand cannon
A hand cannon or gonne (also spelled handgonne to distinguish the device from modern handguns) (Chinese: 手銃; Arabic: مدفع; Russian: пищаль) is one of the early forms of firearm. It is possibly the oldest type of small arms, as well as the simplest type of early firearm, as most examples require direct manual external ignition through a touch hole without any form of firing mechanism. It may also be considered a forerunner of the handgun. The hand cannon was widely used in East Asia and later throughout Europe until at least the 1520s, when it was supplanted by matchlock firearms. The oldest surviving hand cannon is the Heilongjiang hand cannon, which was manufactured no later than 1288.
In modern usage, the term hand cannon may also be used colloquially to refer to a pistol or revolver chambered for a powerful cartridge, such as the .454 Casull or .500 S&W Magnum. This term is also sometimes used to refer to a novelty toy gun known as "pocket artillery", a small cannon firing steel balls by means of a smokeless powder or a firecracker.
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In modern usage, the term hand cannon may also be used colloquially to refer to a pistol or revolver chambered for a powerful cartridge, such as the .454 Casull or .500 S&W Magnum. This term is also sometimes used to refer to a novelty toy gun known as "pocket artillery", a small cannon firing steel balls by means of a smokeless powder or a firecracker.
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Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum
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- Adna
- Washington
Like new condition, stainless finish, low round count. Comes with extra Hogue rubber grip, box and manual. Also have a handful of Buffalo Bore .44 magnums I'll throw in to get you started! 600 or fair firearms trade offers.- Classified Ad
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thompson contender 45lc/410 that was for like a month
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- $650
- Gresham
- Oregon
Yet again, My lack of an impulse control made me buy A really cool toy. Once again I got bored with it after a month. Is the toy boring?? no, was it fun? yes, Did I pretend I was some mad Max villain in my underpants and blew off the head of a rat in my chicken Concentration camp...- Classified Ad
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Ready to lay down the law!?! BNIB/Taurus Judge Public Defender Poly, Holster + Ammo, Rare Color
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- $349
- Eugene
- Oregon
Hi, up for sale is an BNIB, unfired, Taurus Judge Public Defender in "coyote brown", chambered in 410./45LC. It's a far darker color than the FDE version. I think it looks pretty neat, esp with the red fiber optic front sight (maybe even more tacticool 😎 lol). These hand cannons are criminally...- Classified Ad
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- Illuminaughty
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S&W Model 500, 6½ or 7½" barrel version
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- Myrtle Creek
- Oregon
I'm tempted to acquire a S&W Model 500 in .500 Magnum. Before going the new route, figured I'd inquire if anyone has a used specimen for sale. I'm mainly interested in the version with a 6½ or 7½" barrel. Beyond that, don't really care, provided it is in decent, shootable condition. Thanks...- Classified Ad
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- CountryGent
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Desert Eagle .357 Mk VII Black Chrome
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- $1700
- Baker City
- Oregon
Listing my Desert Eagle .357 as it feels the time is right. Not more than a few boxes through this, according to original owner and myself. Minimal holster/storage bag wear on the chrome. Functions flawlessly. Comes with two extra 9 rd mags for a total of three. No holster, unfortunately, as...- Classified Ad
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Taurus 357 tracker
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- Portland
- Oregon
Got a slightly used Taurus 357 tracker up for grabs. Looking for 350 and you pay trancfer fee. Vancouver or pdx area- Classified Ad
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.50 cal. hand cannon
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- Newberg
- Oregon
.50 cal. Hand cannon. Solid brass. $100.- Classified Ad
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LAR Grizzly: A 1911 on .45 Winchester Magnum Steroids
Back in the day, I remember thinking the Grizzly looked like a fanastic piece. Particularly the later .50AE variant. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. Regardless, Forgotten Weapons has a neat-o video on the earlier .45 Win Mag version, along with some equally ginchy conversion kits. Just passing...- Discussion Thread
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WTS WA S&W 500 4" For Sale!!
I've got here a Smith and Wesson model 500 that needs to go to a good home! The 50 caliber monster here shoots more accurately than any of my other revolvers and the recoil is easily manageable. Comes with an aftermarket S&W blue case. This is the 4" model with the ported barrel to manage the...- Classified Ad
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