Hand Cannon (Chong)
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Hand cannons, based on an earlier fire lance model, evolved into the modern handgun used today. They are made up of a cylindrical tube where firelit gunpowder forces a projectile out of an opening. Originating from China in the 13th century, the use of hand cannons quickly spread to Europe.
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Hand cannon (chong)
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Chinese, Hand Cannon (Chong), 1424. Metropolitan Museum of Art. An early model of the modern handgun, hand cannons originated in China and their use spread to Europe. Public Domain.