Firearms In Gernon

Firearms were invented in the 8th century b.s.r, though the specific origin is not known. Firearms spread throughout the continent in various forms until being modernized by Alek Tellumnar in the last decade before the Scientarian Revolution.
The most commonly available firearms are those from the Early Modern Era, though those working closely with the Tellumnar Regime or serving in his armies have easier access to modern firearms.
==Ancient Firearms==
The oldest surviving firearms were simple metal tubes that could be packed with gunpowder and and a simple projectile. Surviving records indicate that older versions may have been made with materials such as rolled bamboo.
==Early Modern Firearms==
In the 3rd century b.s.r. firearms such as muskets, the blunderbuss, and pistols became the most commonly used forms of firearm. The weapons were still primarily muzzle-loaded, but by the end of the century the flintlock had overtaken the snaplock as the primary firing mechanism. Guns at this point were still hand made and were fairly prone to misfires.
==Modern Firearms==
Modern firearms make use of replaceable parts to allow easier production and repair, as well as using cartridges as their ammunition. Currently the repeater model is the most common for pistols and rifles, and the pump actions for shotguns.
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