The M1867 Russian Krnka (Винтовка Крнка́) was a
breechloader conversion of the muzzle-loading Model 1857 Six Line rifle musket designed
Kaynak: M1867 Russian KrnkaThe Merrill carbine was a
breechloader gun designed by Baltimore, Maryland , gumsmith and inventor James H. Merrill. It was used mainly
Kaynak: Merrill carbineThough the Snider was the first
breechloader firing a metallic cartridge in regular British service, the Martini was designed from the
Kaynak: Martini-HenryRoyal Gun Factory following the first 6-inch
breechloader, the relatively unsuccessful BL 6 inch 80 pounder gun designed by Elswick Ordnance.
Kaynak: BL 6 inch gun Mk II – VIGuangheng | Kuang-heng | 廣亨 | composite shallow-draft gunboat | 1886, Canton | 300 tons, one 5.9-in Krupp
breechloader, one 3.5-in Krupp
Kaynak: Guangdong FleetIts history is closely associated with the development of the
breechloader which replaced muzzle-loading weapons. The latter required a
Kaynak: Pinfire cartridge