When Were Guns Invented?

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The first guns were cannons. The first hand cannon was used in battles during the reign of Edward lll in 1364. In 1424 the first mechanical device for firing the hand gun was invented. You can find more information here: http://armscollectors.com/gunhistorydates.htm
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Guns were invented in the middle ages but were basically primitive pop-guns. They have greatly evolved through out the ages. Gun powder however was invented by the Chinese in the 9th century. Look here for more information: http://www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays/cot/t0w20guns.htm
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