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= Early modern firearms
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Early modern firearms refer to a category of weaponry developed and used from the late 15th century to the 18th century, marking a significant evolution in gun technology compared to earlier hand-held weapons like hand cannons and arquebuses. This period witnessed the transition from primitive gunpowder-based arms to more advanced designs that laid the groundwork for modern firearms.