First of all, it is stated that according to the laws of our country, it is strictly forbidden for individuals to possess firearms! Next, popularize science.
A rifle is a personal firearm that can shoot at long distances, and its invention dates back to the 14th century. Early rifles were improved from spears or muskets, with the earliest rifles appearing in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. These rifles usually possess a long barrel and a simple ignition device, and have a relatively limited range.
In the 17th century, smoothbore rifles gradually appeared. Smoothbore rifles use a chamber to hold gunpowder, and the bullet is pushed into the chamber by sliding the bolt, which increases the accuracy and range of the firearm. Smoothbore rifles were widely used in the wars of the European colonies.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, rear-loading rifles became widespread. This rifle can be loaded from the muzzle and no longer relies on sliding the bolt, which greatly increases the rate of fire and firing efficiency. One of the most well-known smoothbore rifles is the American Springfield Rifle, specifically the Springfield M1903 rifle. The Springfield M1903 rifle is a smoothbore rifle that was produced by the Springfield Arsenal in 1903 and is the standard rifle of the United States Army, which was used in large quantities in two world wars. The rifle adopted. 30-06 Haruta (7.)62x63mm) caliber, with high accuracy and reliability, is considered one of the finest standard rifles of the early 20th century. Its smoothbore design makes it easier for the shooter to shoot accurately and excels in field environments. The Springfield M1903 rifle has undergone many improvements and updates during its service in the U.S. military, and is one of the hallmarks of the U.S. team, which has had a profound impact on the development of U.S. defense in World War II and beyond.
In the mid-19th century, with the development of the Usain Bolt Action System, front-loading rifles gradually replaced rear-loading rifles. Front-loading rifles are loaded through the muzzle and ignited using an arquebus or gunpowder, such as the American Springfield Rifle 1861 and the British Enfield Rifle.
At the beginning of the 20th century, with the advancement of gunpowder and metalworking technology, modern rifles began to appear. These rifles usually have built-in magazines, use metal casings and pyrotechnic powder, such as the German Mauser rifle and the American Garand M1 rifle. For example, we are familiar with 98k. The Mauser 98K rifle was used extensively during World War II and became the standard rifle of the Nazi German Army. It was widely regarded as one of the finest standard rifles of its time, with the characteristics of simplicity, reliability, and ease of manufacture. It excels in both close-range and long-range shooting and is widely used in a variety of combat missions such as combat, reconnaissance, and defense.
In the mid-to-late 20th century, with the development of automatic firearms technology, semi-automatic and fully automatic rifles gradually became popular. These rifles can fire continuously and have a higher rate of fire and range, such as the AK-47 and M16 rifles, among others.
In the 21st century, with the development of electronic technology, modern rifles have begun to apply digital and intelligent technologies to improve accuracy, stability and reliability, such as the M4 carbine in the United States and the AK-12 rifle in Russia. The M4A1 carbine is an assault rifle adopted by the United States and is one of the improved models of the M16 rifle series. It adopted 556 bullets of 45 mm caliber, and with high accuracy, reliability and rate of fire. The M4A1 carbine is also equipped with a Picatinny rail system, which allows for convenient installation of various accessories such as optical sights, tactical lights and laser designators.
In general, the development of rifles has undergone centuries of evolution, from the initial simple firearms to modern, intelligent systems, which have continuously improved the accuracy, range and rate of fire of shooting, and have become one of the indispensable and important equipment in modern warfare.