Historical Weapons

Medieval Mayhem

Wild West Firearms

World War Weaponry

Cold War Gadgets

Exotic Inventions

100

A thrusting weapon that primarily saw use in the Renaissance era of history.

A) Saber

B) Rapier

C) Claymore

D) Rhompaia

B) Rapier

100

Many revolvers of the Wild West held this many rounds in their cylinder.

A) 4

B) 5

C) 6

D) 8

C) 8

100

The World Wars saw poison gas deployed en masse for the first time. Which of the following is one of those gases used?

A) VX gas

B) Neon gas

C) Mustard gas

D) Kardix gas

C) Mustard gas

100

A Russian made, semi-automatic pistol that was the name of one of the villains in Call of Duty.

A) Yuri

B) Ivanokov

C) Makorov

D) Dragonov

C) Makorov

100

Which of these traits is NOT present in a traditional Japanese katana?

A) Curved blade

B) Folded steel creation

C) Pommel and crossguard

D) Wrapped grip

C) Pommel and crossguard

200

Replicated in the modern day as pattern-welded steel, true examples of this metal carry a legendary status in blade forging.

A) Damascus Steel

B) Vatican Steel

C) Thamaskene Steel

D) Valyrian Steel

A) Damascus Steel

200

Though not often seen in modern firearms, this form of chambering a round in a rifle was first popularized in the Wild West.

A) Bolt Action

B) Matchlock

C) Chamber Rise

D) Lever Action

200

This legendary handgun made its name in the hands of U.S. soldiers in WW1.

A) Desert Eagle

B) M1911

C) Beretta

D) Derringer 38

B) M1911

200

Which of these firearms is chambered in .50 BMG?

A) PTRD41

B) M10SASS

C) QBZ-95

D) Barrett 82A1

200

Metal darts that were hurled from planes as a form of anti-infantry, these unique weapons later became used as ammunition in specialized shotguns.

A) Flechette

B) Iron hail

C) Thorns

D) Nails

A) Flechette

300

Which of these is not a form of reloading mechanism for a crossbow?

A) Hand

B) Windlass

C) Dogwheel

D) Lever

C) Dogwheel

300

A method of firing a single action revolver quickly.

A) Chambering

B) Fan the hammer

C) Cycling

D) Rock the rifle

B) Fan the hammer

300

The Red Baron was a German ace pilot credited with how many confirmed aerial victories?

A) 40

B) 62

C) 80

D) 96

C) 80

300

A famous submachine gun that’s been seen in countless video games and movies, this 9mm firearm is known for its unique reloading process in which the user slaps the charging handle, known as the “HK slap”.

A) Uzi

B) Heckler and Koch MP5

C) Tec-9

D) Skorpion

B) Heckler and Koch MP5

300

This is one of the sharpest blades ever used in war, so fine that even using it for only a few strikes can shatter it.

A) Jian

B) Khopesh

C) Katana

D) Macuahuitl

400

This weapon saw heavy use by the English at the Battle of Agincourt, which saw hundreds of knights slain in a single battle.

A) Longbow

B) Halberd

C) Morningstar

D) Pollaxe

A) Longbow

400

Known as “The workhorse of the west” and the “Peacemaker”, this firearm is synonymous with the Wild West.

A) Scottfield Model 3

B) Colt Single Action Army

C) Taurus Raging Bull

D) Winchester Magnum

B) Colt Single Action Army

400

Rifle grenades were first used in WW1. How were these commonly fired?

A) A blank round shot pressure into the end of a grenade mounted on the barrel

B) A special made round fired from the gun that burst upon impact

C) A separate firearm mounted on the underside of the main weapon

D) German engineering

A) A blank round shot pressure into the end of a grenade mounted on the barrel

400

The most commonly made firearm in history, the AK47 has seen action on countless conflicts. About many of these firearms have been made, to date?

A) 1,000,000

B) 1,500,000

C) 2,000,000

D) 4,000,000

B) 1,500,000

400

Double Jeopardy:

The .50 BMG is considered one of the largest calibers in use, but there are numerous larger calibers. Name one.

.505/530 Woodleigh, .505 Gibbs, any Nitro Express, .510 Whisper, .55–100 Maynard, any Spencer Rimfire, 14.5mm JDJ, .577 Tyrannosaurus
.577 Snider, .58 Miller Allin Rimfire
.58 Carbine, .58 US Musket, .585 Nyati, .585 Hubel Express, 600/577 JDJ, .70–150 Winchester, .700 Hubel Express, .700 JDJ, .729 Johgmans, .950 JDJ…

500

This weapon was used to help javelin and spear throwers hurl their weapons further and faster. What was this weapon?

A) Atlatl

B) Jute Lever

C) Riten

D) Tsuba

A) Atlatl

500

Famous criminal “Billy the Kid” used a revolver from an unexpected country. Which country did his firearm hail from?

A) Ireland

B) China

C) Russia

D) Australia

C) Russia

500

The German Volk Sturmgewehr is a rifle only deployed in niche situations. What does Volk Sturmgewehr mean?

A) Explosive automatic rifle

B) Sniper rifle

C) Suppressive assault rifle

D) People’s rifle

500

The first bullpup firearm ever adopted by a standing army was brought into service briefly in 1951. What was this firearm?

A) EM-2

B) L86A1

C) Famas

D) VH-2

A) EM-2

500

Bore size is the width of the barrel of a firearm. For example, a .50BMG is a 50/100 inch. What bore is the current largest, shoulder-fired weapon?

A) .70

B) .90

C) 1.8

D) 4.0