Wikipedia:WikiProject Firearms

Welcome to the Firearms WikiProject, a collaboration area and group of editors dedicated to improving Wikipedia's coverage of Firearms.

(For more information on WikiProjects, please see Wikipedia:WikiProject and the Guide to WikiProjects).

Goals

• Improve articles on firearms, both civilian and military, with an emphasis on civilian firearms, as the WP:WEAPON already covers military arms.

• To add the below infobox to firearm articles, along with the ammo infobox for ammo, and add the banner to firearms articles.

Scope

• Firearms in general, manufacturers, organizations, legislation, and the like.

Guidelines

Naming

The names of firearm articles should start with the proper name of the manufacturer, followed by the firearm's name. Examples of this policy are Heckler & Koch MP7 instead of MP7 or Smith & Wesson Model 1006 instead of S&W Model 1006. Exceptions to this are firearms named with military designations such as M16 rifle or AK-47. See WP:WEAPON#Naming conventions for the guideline on naming military firearms.

Pop culture

Avoid pop culture and trivia sections. In general they clutter articles, and contribute very little. Acceptable pop culture information should be highly notable, for example: the Walther PPK's use by James Bond. The pop cultural item that the firearm appeared in must represent the firearm realistically, and if named, should use the real name or a highly common nickname (e.g. Schmeisser or burp gun for the MP40). Speculation as to fictional appearances such as claims of a fictional gun being based on a real one should be removed in all cases as they are original research. Likewise, lists of fictional appearances should be removed as they violate WP:AVTRIV. Airsoft versions of real firearms are not notable to the firearm article. Citations are needed if the notability of an appearance is disputed; these citations should not be a list of appearances but should be a source actually showing increased fame or notoriety because of the appearances. See WP:MILMOS#POP for the guidelines on pop culture pertaining to military history, including military firearms.

Criminal use

In order for a criminal use to be notable enough for inclusion in the article on the gun used, it must meet some criteria. For instance, legislation being passed as a result of the gun's usage (ex. ban on mail-order of firearms after use of the Carcano in JFK's assassination would qualify). Similarly, if its notoriety greatly increased (ex. the Intratec TEC-DC9 became infamous as a direct result of Columbine).

Variants

Variants of a model of a firearm such as folding/telescoping stock variants, target versions, variants chambered in a new caliber, compact/carbine variants generally should not receive their own article. Instead, use a section for the variant in the parent firearm's article or consolidate it into a table or the text. The exception to this is where significant amounts of design and/or history would be lost by merging. An example of this is the M4 Carbine. Despite the fact that the M4 Carbine is only a carbine version of the M16A2 and its internal components are completely interchangeable with those of the M16 rifle, the M4's development history is significantly different, qualifying it for its own article.

Citations

Cite as much information as possible. This way the articles will have more credibility. Extraordinary claims require citations from very reliable sources. If you don't want something you have added to be deleted, cite a reliable source, assuming the source supports your statement.

Open tasks

If you find anything that really needs to be on the list, just add it to the list. Be sure to say what you are adding in your edit summary, with wikilink to the article. When someone has completed the task, that person should cross out the article from the list, and if everyone agrees, it should be removed from the list two or three days after being crossed out (note: this doesn't include requests, once an article is created it should be removed completely or moved to one of the categories as needed).

When adding entries to the list, please do so in alphabetical order.

Participants

Coordinators

1. LWF (talk · contribs) Coordinator, and firearm enthusiast

Active members

Please feel free to add yourself here in alphabetical order, and to indicate any areas of particular interest.

1. Alfordap (talk · contribs), NRA rifle instructor and local club CMP instructor. Most interested in Marksmanship and Varmint hunting.
2. AliveFreeHappy (talk · contribs), Reloader, mostly rifles, some wildcats.
3. Ancjr (talk · contribs)
4. Asams10 (talk · contribs), Firearms inventors, sporting and military arms, ammunition, etc.
5. Ashton.Sanders (talk · contribs), Firearms for home defense and small game hunting
6. Bahamut0013 (talk · contribs) mostly military (especially US) firearms
7. BonesBrigade (talk · contribs) mostly 20th century weapons
8. Boris Barowski (talk · contribs), interested in all kinds of firearms
9. Carguychris (talk · contribs), Smith & Wesson revolvers
10. CeeWhy2 (talk · contribs), especially interested in target and hunting firearms.
11. CEOMao (talk · contribs), Title II manufacturer and general firearms enthusiast.
12. Cerebellum (talk · contribs), everything, specifically modern small arms
13. Chinese3126 (talk · contribs), Doing whatever I can about guns, I love guns of all shapes and sizes as long as they are reliable.
14. Commander Zulu (talk · contribs), Firearms Historian, primarily focusing on small arms of the British Empire & Commonwealth, WWI & WWII small arms, and Military & Police handguns.
15. ConquerorPBN (talk · contribs) Suppressors and other Title II/NFA weapons, concealed carry, and modern firearms, especially rifles and pistols
16. Damërung (talk · contribs) Automatics, modern firearms, sniper rifles, SMG, shotguns, rocket and grenade launchers.
17. Dan_Wesson (talk · contribs) Dan Wesson Firearms company history weapons family
18. DanMP5 (talk · contribs), Modern pistols, rifles and cartridges.
19. Desirez-vous (talk · contribs), Defensive firearms ownership and use by women in protecting themselves and their families.
20. Deon Steyn (talk · contribs), modern, ISSF sport type, air powered
21. Doug (talk · contribs)
22. Dreamafter (talk · contribs)
23. Dudtz (talk · contribs)
24. Earthworm Makarov (talk · contribs) Small Arms, Automatic Cannon
25. Ericdered (talk · contribs) Sub Machine Guns, Small Arms, WWII
26. F-451 (talk · contribs) Military, Modern Firearms, General Knowledge, proofreading and editing.
27. Falcofire (talk · contribs) Small arms, foreign assault rifles, and hunting rifles
28. Finalnight (talk · contribs) Revolvers, small semi-autos
29. Fluzwup (talk · contribs), several years of retail firearms sales, knowledge about ballistics, reloading, basic gunsmithing, and civilian firearms
30. g4raider
31. Gavia immer (talk · contribs) Modern pistols, CCW and (American) legal issues
32. Georgewilliamherbert (talk · contribs) technology and engineering
33. GMan552 (talk · contribs) proofreading and editing, general firearms knowledge
34. Goldfishsoldier (talk · contribs) Mainly interested in Gun Politics, but also general editing here and there.
35. Greg Glover (talk · contribs), History of Gunpowder and Kinetic energy, Design of Bullets and Cartridges, Ballistics and Reloading
36. Gtstricky (talk · contribs), Glock, handguns, C&R.
37. Gunny01 (talk · contribs), handguns, practical shooting.
38. Hayden120 (talk · contribs), modern military style weapons; handguns and rifles.
39. Hoplophile (talk · contribs), Autoloading, detatchable magazine-fed rifles and carbines. Also handguns. Basically all the guns that DiFi and Hillary love to hate. GOA member.
40. Izaakb (talk · contribs), Calibers, Israeli weaponry, historical US firearms, S&W history.
41. James_xeno (talk · contribs)
42. Jc-S0CO (talk · contribs) History, general politics, and crime commission/prevention-related statistical fact-finding.
43. John (talk · contribs), modern weaponry, especially military automatic and sniper weapons.
44. JTBX (talk · contribs) Love guns in general, mostly through video games, though never held a REAL gun.
45. killkola (talk · contribs) i own quite a few firearms and spend many many hours repairing and machining firearms. i have more than 10 years military experience and i have been actively shooting for 25 years
46. Kimon (talk · contribs)
47. Koalorka (talk · contribs) Modern firearms.
48. Livitup (talk · contribs) Modern handguns, CCW, US law. Copyeditor.
49. Mdeby (talk · contribs) Experienced in ballistic systems for official CIP Proofhouses, NATO test centers and small arms ammunition manufacturers.
50. Mendaliv (talk · contribs) Interested in military small arms and anything field-expedient. I own a few guns, including an oddball Smith and Wesson Model 10 in .357 Magnum. --/Mendaliv/^2¢/_Δ's/ 13:41, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
51. Mike Searson (talk · contribs) little bit of everything
52. MOOOOOPS (talk · contribs)
53. Motorrad-67 (talk · contribs), Colt's Python, Diamondback, and Anaconda
54. Mr.NorCal55 (talk · contribs)
55. MRIanthony (talk · contribs)
56. Msahimi (talk · contribs) I know a bit about different firearms.
57. Muldoon X9 (talk · contribs) Modern weapons
58. Newportm (talk · contribs) little bit of...what have you got?
59. Nburden (talk · contribs) Modern firearms and US firearms law.
60. Niteshift36 (talk · contribs) Military and law enforcement career. Experience with a wide range of firearms, tactics and legal issues.
61. PeteShanosky (talk · contribs) General firearms, specifically handguns, dating from WWII onward.
62. Philip Laurence (talk · contribs) handguns, historic weapons, ammunition but I will generally clean up firearm articles.
63. Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs) Mainly interested in Modern Small Arms, WW2 Small Arms and firearms what the British Police use and also the British SAS.
64. Pyrotec (talk · contribs) Propellants - Cordite, Ballistite, Gunpowder, etc.
65. Ramirez72 (talk · contribs)
66. S (talk · contribs) (formerly knows as Seed 2.0). Modern handguns, modern and historic rifles. Feel free to contact me if you need some maintenance or bot-related work done.
67. ((User|Sandbekken)) General firearms history, individual firearms function and design, handloading of ammunition, Norwegian firearms laws and the traditions and politics of firearms in Norwegian society.
68. sf46 (talk · contribs)
69. Spartan3006 (talk · contribs) General military and civilian firearm information. Please contact me if you are stuck or need help with anything gun related. My special is WWII era arms. I know Russian arms as well
70. SQL (talk · contribs) CCW, Handguns
71. Swatjester (talk · contribs) Ex military, infantry and reconnaissance, 3-gun, carbine, and precision rifle shooter.
72. TeamZissou (talk · contribs) I have an extensive ammunition collection and will be uploading cartridge images to related articles. Also, I plan to upload images to the bullet article, and expand information and references on bullet design articles. I have access to an extensive collection of firearms and obscure firearm-related books and manuals that may be of service if anyone wants to ask. I'd like to trim or correct the common misinformation in existing articles as well.
73. Tengu99 (talk · contribs) Mostly trying to fill in the blanks, creating pages for ammo that haven't been made yet, etc.
74. Thatguy96 (talk · contribs) Obscure weapons and subvariants, mainly US, mainly between 1945-1980; official weapon designation fetishist
75. Tomalamak (talk · contribs) New Zealand gun laws
76. Tominator93 (talk · contribs) Shotguns, Pistols (Especially Police and Military Pistols) Submachine Guns, and Assault Rifles.
77. TravisTX (talk · contribs) I just stumbled upon this project and will help wherever I can, starting with specs and infoboxes. My main interest is modern pistols.
78. Trekphiler (talk · contribs) modern weapons, mainly military.
79. Tronno (talk · contribs) modern weapons.
80. xaosflux (talk · contribs), all sorts of things, talk page me if any admin-related maintenance is needed (e.g. history merges).
81. Vicius (talk · contribs) Revolvers, big bore handgun cartridges, modifications. Favs: Raging Bull .454 Casull.
82. Weeman com (talk) 15:24, 15 April 2008 (UTC) Clay Target Sports in the UK
83. Wikidenizen (talk · contribs) Military weapons and small arms 1900-present; general fireams 1900-present, esp. WWII era and present day pistols and revolvers; reloading and ammunition.
84. Yaf (talk · contribs), Many firearms interests, including Curio & Relic firearms, modern firearms, basic gunsmithing, sporting clay/hunting shotguns, black powder revolvers and pistols, among many other firearms-related interests.

Inactive members

This is a list of people who are members of the project but haven't edited Wikipedia for three months. If you find your name on this list, feel free to move it back to the list of active participants when you return to editing.

1. Bobbfwed (talk · contribs), skilled in tactics and knowledgeable in external and terminal ballistics.
2. Bossesjoe (talk · contribs), knowledgeable in modern military firearms and tactics.
3. Cannibalicious! (talk · contribs)
4. C0N6R355 (talk · contribs)
5. Dave_polaschek (talk · contribs), Enthusiast, American cartridges of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
6. Dreadnaught (talk · contribs), Military weaponry, 20th Century
7. Enduro446 (talk · contribs) Primary interest in mainly ammunition.
8. GrumpyAC (talk · contribs), Pro-Second Amendment political activist, Historian of Gun Control against the citizenry of Missouri, competitive handgun shooter, NRA Training Counselor and certified instructor in firearm safety, and bullet/cartridge reloading.
9. Hedington (talk · contribs) South African Gun Politics, with emphasis on legal black gun ownership. Gauteng Regional Advocacy Director: Gun Owners of South Africa, (GOSA). Administrator: Black Gun Owners Association of South Africa, (BGOASA). Core member: South African Legal Gun Owners, (SALGO).
10. jimbobfunny (talk · contribs), handloading, internal ballistics, terminal ballistics, education
11. Jirt (talk · contribs)
12. J.Mraz (talk · contribs) Skeet shooting
13. JVkamp (talk · contribs) member of aforementioned Weaponry task force, military and civilian sporter interests.
14. Kalashnikov (talk · contribs) Mechanical designer - Gun collector (especially Ross and Commercial Mausers) - Long time reloader, I am a fervent medium bore rifle user and reallly like big bore handguns
15. Kevin Kahle (talk · contribs) Weapons Specialist
16. K-Man75 (talk · contribs) Large caliber autoloaders
17. MVMosin (talk · contribs) Former member of Delfin Oznaz unit. Expert on military small arms--particularly those of US and Soviet origin.
18. Opensourcelinuxm (talk · contribs) Specialty is old "curio and relic" firearms, mainly from foreign countries
19. PAH Page (talk · contribs) Guns don't kill people, people kill people.
20. PaulsyB (talk · contribs) Mostly handguns and IPSC but some rifles and shotguns, especially military hardware
21. Rantingmadhare (talk · contribs) Winchester self-loading rifles
22. Raygun (talk · contribs) Anything that has to do with man-portable arms.
23. Robbskey (talk · contribs)
24. Rollie (talk · contribs) Bolt action hunting rifles, WW2 era rifles, Airguns, soviet firearms
25. Rookie_Rover (talk · contribs)
26. Sdavids13 (talk · contribs) President of Pistol and Rifle Club at Virginia Tech and member of Virginia Tech Clay Target Team, main interest in modern pistols.
27. TXTad (talk · contribs) Handguns, rifles, ammunition, bench rest. I particularly like odd or unusual but useful calibers like 8x57, .358 Winchester, and 9.3x62 Mauser to name just a few.
28. WarLord (talk · contribs) Modern weapons. Civilian and Military. Civil War to now.

Articles

Featured content

• AK-47
• Jarmann M1884
• Kammerlader
• Krag-Jørgensen
• Krag-Petersson
• Webley Revolver

Good Articles

• Gun violence in the United States
• M1 Garand
• Handloading
• .303 British

New articles

Please feel free to list your new Firearms-related articles here (newer articles at the top, please). Any new articles that have an interesting or unusual fact in them should be suggested for the Did you know? box the Main Page.

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Minebea PM-9

P9RC needs an image, and if someone would like to look it over that would be great. July 25, 2008 Tony0Maxwell (talk)

Taurus PT 24/7, not a new article, but almost a complete copyedit and rewrite, also greatly expanded (with a listing of specific model numbers included), and cited article. July 21, 2008 Wikidenizen (talk) 21:27, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

Remington Model 17 --'''I am Asamuel''' (talk) 20:06, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

USFA Custom Shop, On U.S. Fire Arms engraved guns; within hours of beginning it, nominated as AfD. I'm new here; the article could use scrutiny of some experienced eyes. Newportm (talk) 15:59, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Rocket Ball, first metallic cartridge, the ammunition used in the Volcanic rifle scot (talk) 03:29, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Kahr PM series, new article created June 17, 2008 by Wikidenizen (talk) 18:45, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Boxlock action. The horrid old article on the Anson & Deeley boxlock action was deleted recently, and this prompted me to start fresh, which I had been meaning to do for a while. The new A&D boxlock article is a redirect to the new boxlock action article.

Improvised firearm, not new but greatly expanded. My goal is to get everything worthwhile from zip gun over there, trimming out the excessive pop culture section and extensive quote, but keeping all the source material. scot (talk) 20:56, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Belton flintlock, a secret weapon, offering 20 shots in 5 seconds from a specially modified flintlock; offered by the inventor to the Continental Congress in 1777 scot (talk) 12:58, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Superposed load, a method used by muzzleloading firearms to fire multiple shots from a single barrel between reloading, used from early matchlocks up to the current Metal Storm concept scot (talk) 12:58, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Gun politics in Brazil has largely been re-written and has had numerous cites added. More work is needed to this largely-new article. -- Yaf (talk) 03:39, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Zbrojovka Brno at least a list of manufactured firearms is needed. --Snek01 (talk) 01:06, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Taurus Millennium series, New article created June 17, 2008 by Wikidenizen (talk) 16:04, 17 June 2008 (UTC). Per discussion on Talk:Taurus_Millennium_series#Page_merge_proposal, please weigh in with your opinions.

Remington Model 770, moderately new article, created May 6, 2008 by User:Joeperch. Cleaned-up, largely Wikified, and tagged with project tagline on May 24, 2008 by Yaf (talk) 06:17, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Bazalt, Russian weapons manufacturing company and maker of the popular RPG-7 and RPG-29 recoilless rifle (among many other) weapons and munitions. Informaton about this company, like it's Chinese counterpart Norinco, is much needed to help with providing accurate information about their weapons. Created May 20, 2008 by user Radical Mallard

Ballistic pendulum, not new, but 5x expanded today and put up for a DYK mention. scot (talk) 21:38, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Theory of camouflage, not directly firearms related but of significantly overlapping interest. Created May 9 by scot (talk) 14:28, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Beretta 682, created May 6, 2008 by CEOMao (talk)

Political arguments of gun politics in the United States, created May 3, 2008 by Yaf (talk) 14:06, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

.17-357 RG, A 357 SIG based wildcat cartridge. created April 13, 2008 by Joe4570 (talk) 11:07, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

M1 Underwater Defense Gun created March 28, 2008 by Cerebellum (talk) 17:56, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Underwater firearm created March 28, 2008 by Cerebellum (talk) 14:32, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

.45 Super created March 27, 2008 by Wikidenizen (talk) 14:01, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Paper cartridge, covers musket, combustible, needle gun, and up through paper shotshells. scot (talk) 20:52, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Haynes v. United States I posted a bare bones outline, but it could use some expansion.Dammit, all the good user names are taken! (talk) 07:04, 04 March 2008 (UTC)

.375 Dakota Could use some more info, though it's far from being a common cartridge.Tengu99 (talk) 02:24, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Students for Concealed Carry on Campus created February 24, 2008 by Grundle2600. --Yaf (talk) 04:10, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Ruger M77 created February 22, 2008 by Nukes4Tots --Nukes4Tots (talk) 20:53, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

L. James Sullivan created February 22, 2008 by Nukes4Tots --Nukes4Tots (talk) 20:53, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

M85 machine gun created February 22, 2008 by user Thatguy96 (talk) 02:37, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

.44 Russian created January 20, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 04:32, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

.14-222 - Created page. Not a lot to say as it's a .222 Rem necked down to .14. Tengu99 (talk) 11:27, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

OTs-21 Malysh - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

OTs-01 Kobalt - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

GSh-18 pistol - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

OTs-27 Berdysh - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

7x33mm Sako - Created page. Have almost no information about the cartridge. Tengu99 (talk) 09:27, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Rock Island Armory 1911 series created January 14, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 04:32, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

.256 Newton - Created page, needs a LOT more info. Tengu99 (talk) 10:29, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

7x61mm Sharpe & Hart = Created page, could use a bit more info. Tengu99 (talk) 10:05, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Pallad grenade launcher - Created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout - Please add non-first party references to move away from the advertisement feel (hard to find at the moment due to how new the rifle is) Hayden120 (talk) 13:44, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Colt M1902 New article created February 1, 2008 by renaming a previous Colt 1902 Military article and adding additional material. (New article has a section covering the 1902 Military pistol which was only a variation on the basic Model 1902 pistol.) Wikidenizen (talk) 23:05, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Kahr K9 created January 24, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 17:08, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Taurus PT1911 created January 9, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 17:08, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Kel-Tec PF-9 created December 11, 2007 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 17:08, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Gward revolver created January 21, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:27, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

Thompson/Center Ugalde and P.O. Ackley, articles on the wildcat cartridge families. scot (talk) 18:06, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

.30 Remington, more info needed, infobox messed up, but article finally created. Tengu99 (talk) 10:23, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Smith & Wesson M76 created January 9, 2008 by Cerebellum (talk) 15:43, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Stock (firearm), not new, but subject to a near-total rewrite. scot (talk) 19:53, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:45, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks created December 19, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:44, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

RWGŁ-3 created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:44, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

SB 40 LAG created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:43, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

MG4 machine gun created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:42, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

Browning BDA created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:41, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

P-83 Wanad created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:40, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

RGA-86 created from a government published source December 23, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:38, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

S&W Model 36 created November 29, 2007 Sf46 (talk) 21:32, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Vektor CP1 created recently with what known facts available. Sf46 (talk) 21:23, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Gun Politics in Germany Created by a user called Wacki, only includes history of German gun laws prior and during Nazi Germany, so needs expansion on history, the current laws and the political situation around firearms. Goldfishsoldier (talk) 10:24, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

.327 Federal Magnum, a .32 H&R double-Magnum by Federal and Ruger, just introduced in a 6 shot, 3" SP-101, generates 1300 fps with a 115 grain bullet. Will shoot .32 H&R and .32 SWL as well. scot (talk) 22:23, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Prvi Partizan Created a stub for this Serbian ammunition manufacturer. Tad Marko (talk) 06:07, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

.308 Norma Magnum Created the page. Could really use some more info if available, but that may be just about all there is.Tengu99 (talk) 22:22, 17 November 2007 (UTC)

Frank Barnes Just started this so it's a tiny stub at the moment.--Doug.^{(talk • contribs)} 20:08, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Gunsite Training Center Just started article about the firearms training facility founded by the late Jeff Cooper. Alcarillo 01:21, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

.38-40 contents moved to the more properly named .38-40 Winchester page and additional content added. Tad Marko 05:40, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Gun politics in New Zealand Just started, and no references for most of it. NZGunPolitics 03:34, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

.38-40 Still just a stub, but now has a photo, infobox and an introductory paragraph. Tad Marko 06:25, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

.340 Weatherby Magnum Just started but has the infobox pretty well filled out. Tad Marko 06:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Ruger SR9, Article about Ruger's new SR9. It's a start class, needs a picture. — DanMP5 16:38, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Winchester Model 1895, The first Winchester lever-action rifle to load from a box magazine (and as a result, chambered for full-size military rifle cartridges), and purchased in quantity by Tsarist Russia. Still needs a picture, though... --Commander Zulu 08:17, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Charter Arms Bulldog A popular gun during the 1980s. Was David Berkowitz‎'s weapon of choce. (Gothbag 18:41, 15 October 2007 (UTC))

7.65 x 53 A.K.A. 7.65 Argentine. Created article & specs. Needs a bit of cleanup & an infobox, etc. Tengu99 16:13, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Glossary of firearms terminology Just a framework right now, see the talk page for information on helping fill it out. scot 15:48, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

.220 Russian Actually it's 5.6x39, only called .220 Russian in the U.S.. Led to the development of the 6mm PPC cartridge. Tengu99 20:05, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

.32-20 Winchester or .32 WCF - the first small-game/varminting lever-action cartridge. Also used in handguns. Arthurrh 20:43, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

.270 Winchester Short Magnum The first new .270 caliber round in 60 years. Arthurrh 03:17, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

.375 Ruger new shorter version of the .375 H&H Magnum Arthurrh 19:36, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

5 mm Remington Rimfire Magnum an obsolete short-lived rimfire cartridge that had it survived would have competed with the .17 HMR and .204 Ruger. Arthurrh 02:17, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

.250-3000 Savage is a great old dual-purpose modest-recoil cartridge that has fallen out of popularity. Arthurrh 22:25, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

.32 Winchester Special - another copyvio page I re-created. It's like a .30-30 with a bit extra thump, but poor bullet selection. Arthurrh 03:02, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

AR-15 variants summarizes many of the AR-15s that have been, or still are, being produced. The article is presented in an accessible chart format for easy comparisons. Currently a work in progress (thank Thatguy96 for the majority of the work so far); please add more information on a continual basis. Hayden120 05:41, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

.416 Remington Magnum A modern competitor to the classic African dangerous game round, the .416 Rigby. Arthurrh 20:40, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

.270 Weatherby Magnum was the first cartridge Roy Weatherby made from the .300 H&H Magnum, and was the first Weatherby cartridge fired in Africa. Arthurrh 05:25, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

.300 Remington Ultra Magnum aka .300 RUM or .300 Ultra Mag. A big .30 cal magnum, even more oomph than the .300 Weatherby Magnum. Arthurrh 04:11, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

.404 Jeffery A fine old British cartridge for hunting large dangerous game. Also the parent for many wildcats and new families of commercial non-belted magnums, such as the Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM) and Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (RSAUM) and Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) and Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM). Arthurrh 04:49, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

.300 Weatherby Magnum The king of the hill for .300 Magnums, Weatherby's most popular cartridge. Arthurrh 22:17, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

.358 Winchester new page for this oldie but goodie cartridge. Hoping to get a lever-action rifle in this caliber for boar hunting myself. Arthurrh 21:43, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

.221 Remington Fireball Brand new page for this niftly little highly-efficient caliber. Arthurrh 00:24, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

.257 Roberts I just did a complete new write of this because it was in copyvio. Complete with nifty .25 caliber cartridge comparison chart. Arthurrh 23:46, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

.25 WSSM the third cartridge in the WSSM family. Possibly the only cartridge called "magnum" that isn't actually a magnum. Arthurrh 19:08, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

.218 Bee an old-time varminting cartridge. Arthurrh 22:09, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

.17 Remington Fireball a new commercial cartridge based on the .17 Mach IV. Arthurrh 22:09, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

.19 Badger one of the calhoon family of .19 caliber cartridges Arthurrh 22:02, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

.19-223 Another .19 caliber calhoon cartridge Arthurrh 21:11, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Colt Paterson — revolver. Contributions by Cumpston, author of reference. -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Walker Colt — .44 cal revolver of 1847. World's most powerful black-powder handgun. Only surpassed in power in 1935 by .357 Magnum handgun. Contributions by Cumpston, author of reference. -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Colt 1851 Navy Revolver — .36 cal American Civil War revolver. -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Colt M1860 Army — .44 cal American Civil War revolver -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Colt M1861 Navy — .44 cal American Civil War revolver -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

M1879 Reichsrevolver Created this article on the M1897 Trooper's Revolver. Dreadnaught 13:50, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Hunting weapon — Covers firearms, weapons, and primitive weapons. -- Yaf 05:14, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Charlton Automatic Rifle — A New Zealand designed full-auto conversion of the Lee-Enfield rifle, designed as a substitute for the Bren Gun and the Lewis Gun because of supply shortages. Less than a dozen known to exist today, as most of the rifles were destroyed in a fire at the storage facility shortly after WWII. --Commander Zulu 09:31, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Khyber Pass Copy — Afghan/Pakistani quasi home-made/cottage industry-made copies of (primarily British) service firearms, made from all manner of materials ranging from scrap metal to railway sidings and junked vehicles. --Commander Zulu 14:06, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

Smith & Wesson Model 60 — The first Smith & Wesson all-stainless-steel revolver (J frame). C0N6R355 22:56, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Perazzi — The Italian shotgun manufacturer (moved here from the talk page during archiving). --Seed 2.0 11:56, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Ruger 77/22 — Ruger's bolt-action .22 rimfire rifle. While not technically new per se, it might as well be. Specifications are easy to come by, but history and design I'm not so familiar with—please help. Wixteria 19:37, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

GAU-19The "GAU-19/A"( "Gecal 50") is a multibarreled Machinegun in .50BMG.- while I have started the article I need assistance to expand and properly format it.Paulwharton 19:30, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Coach Gun — 12ga double-barrel side-by-side shotguns manufactured with 18" barrels for use by Single Action Shooting competitors and/or hunters in bush, scrub, and marsh etc. --Commander Zulu 14:55, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

• I've been expanding this one a bit and have some good source material. Can anyone get a good pic? I'm thinking a pic of a stagecoach with the guy riding shotgun. Mike Searson 07:22, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
  • I've added a pic to the article, along with an infobox. --Commander Zulu 09:09, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

KGP-9 — A Hungarian submachine gun. Standard for their military and police forces.--LWF 17:27, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Firearms Licence — I'm amazed there wasn't an article on this anywhere in Wikipedia. The article as it stands is just a stub, but will be expanded in due course. --Commander Zulu 09:42, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Tactical light — Not really new, but I just did a near-total rewrite of the stub that was there. Technology information from FlashlightReviews.com buyers guide, tactics and new picture from MCRP 3-01B Chapter 10. Suggestions for expansion and additional reference material welcome. scot 21:04, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Gun law in the United States — An article on gun laws at the federal level. -- Yaf 21:06, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Gun violence — Lots of new content has been added this week. --Yaf 04:06, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Socimi Type 821 — An Italian submachine gun similar to the Uzi.--LWF 00:12, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Deer gun — Weapon developed as successor to Liberator pistol, but never saw full scale service due to Vietnam war becoming full scale war.--LWF 02:40, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Colt 2000— I've created an article based on this pistol. I saw it in the requested list and have had some experience with this gun. I owned a variant of each version up until a few years ago. I worked for a company that bought a huge number of them on closeout from Colt back in 1994. I believe an issue of American Rifleman in 1993 covered the pistol as well and also mentioned the recall. If anyone has additional reference material, please help out.--Mike Searson 07:04, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Marlin Model 1894 — Lever-action model going back 113 years and still available in magnum revolver calibers. Jeff dean 23:19, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Sporterising — I've created an article on the practice of taking military surplus rifles and cutting them down or otherwise modifying them for civilian sporting use, also known as Sporterising. --Commander Zulu 14:05, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

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Collaboration and review

Assessment

Purpose

What is the purpose of article assessments?

The assessment system allows the Firearms WikiProject to monitor the quality of articles that fall under its purview, and to prioritize work on these articles. The ratings are also used by the Wikipedia 1.0 program to prepare for static releases of Wikipedia content.

Are these ratings official?

No. These ratings are meant primarily for the internal use of the project to better prioritze work on the articles, and usually do not imply any official standing within Wikipedia as a whole.

Assessing articles

Who can assess articles?

In general, anyone can add or change an article's rating. However, the "GA" and "FA" labels should only be used on articles that have been reviewed and are currently designated as good articles or featured articles, respectively. Drastic changes to an article's rating should typically be discussed on the article's talk page before making the change.

How do I assess an article?

Consult the quality scale below; once you have chosen the level that seems to be closest to the article, set the class parameter in the WPGUNS banner template to the level's name (omitting "Class" from the end). For example, to rate an article as "B-Class", use |class=B in the banner. Again, the "FA" and "GA" labels should not be added to articles unless they actually are currently designated as such.

Common concerns

Someone put a project banner template on an article, but it's not really within the WikiProject's scope. What should I do?

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What if I don't agree with a rating?

Feel free to change it (within reason) if you think a different rating is justified; in the case of major disputes, the project as a whole can discuss the issue either on the project's talk page or on the talk page of the article in question and come to a consensus as to the best rating.

Aren't the ratings subjective?

Yes, they are somewhat subjective, but it's the best system we've been able to devise. If you have a better idea, please don't hesitate to let us know!

Why didn't the reviewer leave any comments on the talk page?

Unfortunately, due to the volume of articles that need to be assessed, we are unable to leave detailed comments in most cases. If you have particular questions, you might ask the person who assessed the article; they will usually be happy to provide you with their reasoning.

Quality scale

Label	Criteria	Process for rating	Example
FA	Reserved exclusively for articles that have received "Featured article" status, and meet the current criteria for featured articles.	Follow the instructions on the Featured article candidates page.	M249 light machine gun as of November 2019
A	Provides a well-written, reasonably clear and complete description of the topic, as described in How to write a great article. It should be of a length that suitably covers the subject, with a well-written introduction and an appropriate series of headings to break up the content. Sufficient external literature references should be provided from (preferably) reliable third-party sources. Any third-party sources should have a solid reputation for fact-checking and accuracy. Should be well illustrated when appropriate and have no copyright problems. Any article be considered for featured article candidacy should be an A-Class article before being submitted for FA status.	Follow the instructions on the project's A-Class review page.
GA	The article has passed through the Good article nomination process and been granted GA status, meeting the good article standards.	Follow the instructions on the Good article candidates page.	FN P90 as of November 2019
B	The article has been reviewed by an editor and accepted to meet the following criteria: B1. Proper referencing and citation throughout the article. B2. Adequate and correct coverage of the article topic, without obvious omissions or inaccuracies. B3. Proper structure as per the Manual of Style and project guidelines. B4. Proper grammar and spelling. B5. Adequate supporting materials such as external links and See also items.	Any editor can assign this rating after having reviewed the article as per the previously mentioned guidelines. The proper banner filed should be filled out when assigning this rating.	Lahti L-35 as of November 2019
C	The article is better developed in style, structure, and quality than Start-Class, but fails one or more of the criteria for B-Class. It may have some gaps or missing elements; need editing for clarity, balance, or flow; or contain policy violations, such as bias or original research.	Any editor can assign this rating after having reviewed the article as per the previously mentioned guidelines.	Heckler & Koch HK21 as of November 2019
Start	The article has a meaningful amount of good content, but it is still weak in many areas, and may lack one or more key elements. For example, a Start-Class article may have much useful content but lack: a useful or descriptive image an infobox proper headings or properly named headings proper section order	Any editor can assign this rating after having reviewed the article as per the previously mentioned guidelines.	PP-2000 as of November 2019
Stub	The article is very short and lacks a great deal of information, or the information is incoherent or severely disorganized.	Any editor can assign this rating after having reviewed the article as per the previously mentioned guidelines.	Beretta 1200 FP as of November 2019
Deferred	Quality ratings on this article are deferred to other projects covering the article.	Any editor can assign this rating. This rating should be used sparingly and only be used when project coverage is completely redundant.	Nighthawk Custom as of September 2009
NA	Is not an article, and fits no other classification.	Any editor can assign this rating. Care should be taken to not assign this rating to articles, but only non-article pages such as project pages and templates.	Vickers light machine gun as of November 2019

Importance scale

Importance of the article to WikiProject Firearms, regardless of its quality. Any editor with knowledge of the subject can assign ratings following these guidelines. Articles may be assessed higher than these guidelines after reaching consensus on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Firearms.

Label	Criteria	Example
Top	Broadly descriptive firearm or ammunition types, features or components representing at least ten percent of military or civilian firearms or ammunition inventories at some point in history.	Rifle Handgun
High	Civilian firearms in production for more than a decade. Civilian cartridges produced by more than one manufacturer for more than a decade. Firearms inventors and gunsmiths associated with High-importance firearms or cartridges.	Colt Python .30-30 Winchester Samuel Colt
Mid	Police firearms. Civilians notable for legal use of firearms. Military firearms with notable civilian ownership. Military cartridge calibers commercially produced for sale to civilians by more than one manufacturer.	Atchisson Assault Shotgun Annie Oakley Swedish Mauser .30-40 Krag
Low	Military firearms or cartridges not meeting above criteria. Civilian firearms or cartridges in production for less than a decade. Manufacturers of firearms or ammunition. Individual accessories Firearms related legislation, court cases, organizations, and competitive events.	Remington-Keene rifle .35 S&W Auto California Powder Works Sullivan Act

Peer review

The Firearms WikiProject's Peer Review process is an informal process aimed are gathering ideas for for further improving a given article. You can submit an article for peer review via the project's Peer review page.

A-Class review

The Firearms WikiProject's A-Class review process is a more formal process for determining if an article, as viewed by the project, meets featured article criteria. Articles successfully passing A-Class review typically soon become featured article candidates. You can submit an article for A-Class review via the project's A-Class review page.

Statistics

Firearms articles by quality and importance
Quality	Importance
	Top	High	Mid	Low	NA	???	Total
FA		1					1
GA		2	5	17			24
B	3	16	17	81		1	118
C	32	67	95	499		14	707
Start	25	66	230	2,522		44	2,887
Stub	3	9	89	1,693		44	1,838
List			5	125		5	135
Category			1		2,771		2,772
Redirect	1		4	61	672		738
NA				1	392	1	394
Assessed	64	161	446	4,999	3,835	109	9,614
Unassessed				18		220	238
Total	64	161	446	5,017	3,835	329	9,852
WikiWork factors (?)		ω = 28,693			Ω = 5.15

Templates

Weapon infobox

Rifle, Caliber .30, M1
An M1 Garand with en bloc clips
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1936–present (U.S. military training and parades)
Used by	See § Users
Wars	World War II Korean War Arab–Israeli conflict First Indochina War Suez Crisis Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War The Troubles Other conflicts
Production history
Designer	John Garand
Designed	1932
Manufacturer	Springfield Armory Winchester Harrington & Richardson International Harvester Beretta Breda Springfield Armory, Inc. (civilian)
Produced	1936–1957
No. built	Approx. 6.0 million
Variants	M1C, M1D
Specifications
Mass	9.5 to 11.6 lb (4.3 to 5.3 kg)
Length	43.5 in (1,100 mm)
Barrel length	24 in (610 mm)
Cartridge	.30-06 Springfield 7.62×51mm NATO (U.S. Navy and some commercial versions)
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity	2,800 ft/s (850 m/s)
Effective firing range	440 yd (400 m)
Feed system	8-round en bloc clip, internal magazine
Sights	Iron sights: Aperture rear, barleycorn-type front

A weapon infobox may be used to summarize information about a particular weapon or weapon system (such as a firearm, a sword, a grenade, an artillery piece, a torpedo, or a tank); cartridges and artillery shells should use {{Infobox firearm cartridge}} instead. The infobox should be added using the {{Infobox weapon}} template, as shown below:

{{Infobox weapon
| name               = 
| image              = 
| image_size         = 300
| alt                = 
| caption            = 
| type               = 
| origin             = [[Country name]]
<!-- Type selection -->
| is_ranged          = 
| is_bladed          = 
| is_explosive       = 
| is_artillery       = 
| is_vehicle         = 
| is_missile         = 
| is_UK              = 
<!-- Service history -->
| service            = 
| used_by            = 
| wars               = 
<!-- Production history -->
| designer           = 
| design_date        = 
| manufacturer       = 
| unit_cost          = 
| production_date    = 
| number             = 
| variants           = 
<!-- General specifications -->
| spec_label         = 
| mass               = {{cvt|123|kg|lb}}
| length             = {{cvt|123|mm|in}}
| part_length        = {{cvt|123|mm|in}}
| width              = 
| height             = 
| diameter           = 
| crew               = 
| passengers         = 
<!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> 
| cartridge          = 
| cartridge_weight   = 
| caliber            = 
| barrels            = 
| action             = 
| rate               = 123 rounds/min
| velocity           = {{cvt|123|m/s|ft/s}}
| range              = {{cvt|123|m|yd}}
| max_range          = 
| feed               = 
| sights             = 
<!-- Artillery specifications -->
| breech             = 
| recoil             = 
| carriage           = 
| elevation          = 
| traverse           = 
<!-- Bladed weapon specifications --> 
| blade_type         = 
| hilt_type          = 
| sheath_type        = 
| head_type          = 
| haft_type          = 
<!-- Explosive specifications --> 
| filling            = 
| filling_weight     = 
| detonation         = 
| yield              = 
<!-- Vehicle/missile specifications -->
| armour             = 
| primary_armament   = 
| secondary_armament = 
| engine             = 
| engine_power       = 
| pw_ratio           = 
| payload_capacity   = 
| drive              = 
| transmission       = 
| suspension         = 
| clearance          = 
| fuel_capacity      = 
| vehicle_range      = 
| speed              = 
| guidance           = 
| steering           = 
<!-- Missiles only -->
| wingspan           = 
| propellant         = 
| ceiling            = 
| altitude           = 
| boost              = 
| depth              = 
| accuracy           = 
| launch_platform    = 
| transport          = 
<!-- For all -->
| ref                = 
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

The infobox is intended as a quick reference. Don't add non-data items, like question marks, “none”, “see text” or links to article sections (the article's table of contents already does this). Only add “unknown” to assert that an information point is unknowable, not as a placeholder to show that it is missing from the article. Choose a representative model and indicate what it is with the spec_label parameter, instead of listing multiple data items in one field.

The template can also be used for general categories of weapons, such as tank and Katyusha rocket launcher, by including only some general characteristics.

General parameters:

• name – the formal name of the weapon.
• image – optional – an image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form File:Example.jpg in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
• image_size – the size (in pixels) the image should be. Only required if the image is not a sensible size without being changed, but normally set anyway. Typically set to 300.
• alt – optional – a description of the image that replaces the image if it fails to load.
• caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
• type – optional – the type of weapon (e.g. "service rifle", "dress sword", and so forth).
• origin – optional – the country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should not be used in this field, per MOS:INFOBOXFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.

Type selection parameters (these parameters control whether—and how—particular specification fields will be displayed; multiple ones may be enabled where appropriate):

• is_ranged – "yes" if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_bladed – "yes" if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_explosive – "yes" if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_artillery – "yes" if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_vehicle – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_missile – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_UK – "yes" if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.

Service history parameters:

• service – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.
• used_by – optional – the countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.
• wars – optional – any wars during which the weapon saw service.

Production history parameters:

• designer – optional – the person or group responsible for designing the weapon.
• design_date – optional – the date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.
• manufacturer – optional – the manufacturer of the weapon.
• unit_cost – optional – the unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.
• production_date – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.
• number – optional – the number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.
• variants – optional – any variant models of the weapon.

General specification parameters:

• spec_label – optional – a label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.
• mass – optional – the mass of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded masses may be indicated.
• length – optional – the total length of the weapon.
• part_length – optional – a secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.
• width – optional – the total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
• height – optional – the total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
• diameter – optional – the diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.
• crew – optional – for crewed weapons, the number of people required.
• passengers – optional – for vehicles, the number of passengers carried.

Ranged weapon specification parameters (most only available if is_ranged is set to "yes"; some are also activated when is_explosive or is_artillery is set to "yes"):

• cartridge – optional – for firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.
• cartridge_weight – optional – for firearms or artillery, the mass of the cartridge or shell used.
• caliber – optional – for non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.
• barrels – optional – for firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.
• action – optional – for firearms, the type of action (e.g. "flintlock").
• rate – optional – the rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.
• velocity – optional – for firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.
• range – optional – the effective range of the weapon.
• max_range – optional – the maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.
• feed – optional – for firearms, the feed system or magazine used.
• sights – optional – for firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.

Artillery specification parameters (only available if is_artillery is set to "yes"):

• breech – optional – for artillery, the type of breech mechanism.
• recoil – optional – for artillery, the recoil system used.
• carriage – optional – for artillery, the type of carriage used.
• elevation – optional – for artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.
• traverse – optional – for artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.

Bladed weapon specification parameters (only available if is_bladed is set to "yes"):

• blade_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.
• hilt_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.
• sheath_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.
• head_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.
• haft_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.

Explosive weapon specification parameters (only available if is_explosive or is_missile is set to "yes"):

• filling – optional – the explosive filling material or warhead.
• filling_weight – optional – the mass of the explosive material or warhead.
• detonation – optional – the detonation trigger type (e.g. "timer", "pressure", "motion sensor").
• yield – optional – for larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.

Vehicle/missile specification parameters (most only available if is_vehicle is set to "yes"; some are also activated if is_missile is set to "yes"):

• armour – optional – the armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.
• primary_armament – optional – the primary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.
• secondary_armament – optional – the secondary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.
• engine – optional – the type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.
• engine_power – optional – the power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.
• pw_ratio – optional – the power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.
• transmission – optional – the type of transmission used by the vehicle.
• payload_capacity – optional – the overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.
• propellant – optional – for missiles, the propellant used.
• fuel_capacity – optional – the fuel capacity of the vehicle.
• drive – optional – the drivetrain wheel or track configuration (e.g. 4×4, 6×4, tracked)
• transmission – optional – the transmission of the vehicle.
• suspension – optional – the suspension of the vehicle.
• clearance – optional – the ground clearance of the vehicle.
• wingspan – optional – for missiles, the wingspan.
• vehicle_range – optional – the operational range of the vehicle or missile.
• ceiling – optional – for missiles, the flight ceiling.
• altitude – optional – for missiles, the normal flight altitude.
• depth – optional – for underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.
• boost – optional – for missiles, the maximum boost time.
• speed – optional – the maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.
• guidance – optional – the guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if uncrewed).
• steering – optional – the steering system used by the missile or vehicle.
• accuracy – optional – for missiles, the guidance accuracy.
• launch_platform – optional – for missiles, the launch platform.
• transport – optional – for missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.

Template Data

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:WikiProject Firearms in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for WikiProject Firearms

An infobox for weapon.

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Name	name	The formal name of the weapon.	String	required
Image	image	An image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form Example.jpg; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.	File	optional
Caption	caption	The text to be placed below the image.	String	optional
Origin	origin	The country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should be avoided in this field, per WP:MOSFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.	String	optional
Type	type	The type of weapon.	String	optional
Is ranged	is_ranged	Yes if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is bladed	is_bladed	Yes if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is explosive	is_explosive	Yes if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is artillery	is_artillery	Yes if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is vehicle	is_vehicle	Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is missile	is_missile	Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is UK	is_UK	Yes if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Service	service	The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.	Line	optional
Used by	used_by	The countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.	Line	optional
Wars	wars	Any wars during which the weapon saw service.	Line	optional
Designer	designer	The person or group responsible for designing the weapon.	String	optional
Design date	design_date	The date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.	String	optional
Manufacturer	manufacturer	The manufacturer of the weapon.	String	optional
Unit cost	unit_cost	The unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.	String	optional
Production date	production_date	The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.	String	optional
Number	number	The number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.	Number	optional
Variants	variants	Any variant models of the weapon.	Line	optional
Special label	spec_label	A label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Weight	weight	The weight of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded weights may be indicated.	Number	optional
Length	length	The total length of the weapon.	Number	optional
Part length	part_length	A secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.	Number	optional
Width	width	The total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.	Number	optional
Height	height	The total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.	Number	optional
Diameter	diameter	The diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.	Number	optional
Wingspan	wingspan	For missiles, the wingspan.	String	optional
Crew	crew	For crewed weapons, the number of people required.	Number	optional
Passengers	passengers	For vehicles, the number of passengers carried.	Number	optional
Cartridge	cartridge	For firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.	String	optional
Cartridge weight	cartridge_weight	For firearms or artillery, the weight of the cartridge or shell used.	Number	optional
Caliber	caliber	For non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.	Number	optional
Barrels	barrels	For firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.	Number	optional
Action	action	For firearms, the type of action (e.g. flintlock).	String	optional
Rate	rate	The rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.	String	optional
Velocity	velocity	For firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.	Number	optional
Range	range	The effective range of the weapon.	Number	optional
Max range	max_range	The maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.	Number	optional
Feed	feed	For firearms, the feed system or magazine used.	String	optional
Sights	sights	For firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.	String	optional
Breech	breech	For artillery, the type of breech mechanism.	String	optional
Recoil	recoil	For artillery, the recoil system used.	String	optional
Carriage	carriage	For artillery, the type of carriage used.	String	optional
Elevation	elevation	For artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.	String	optional
Traverse	traverse	For artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.	String	optional
Blade type	blade_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.	String	optional
Hilt type	hilt_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.	String	optional
Sheath type	sheath_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.	String	optional
Head type	head_type	For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.	String	optional
Haft type	haft_type	For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.	String	optional
Filling	filling	The explosive filling material or warhead.	String	optional
filling_weight	filling_weight	The weight of the explosive material or warhead.	Number	optional
Detonation	detonation	the detonation trigger type (e.g. timer, pressure, motion sensor).	String	optional
Yield	yield	For larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.	String	optional
Armour	armour	The armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.	String	optional
Primary armament	primary_armament	The primary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.	String	optional
Secondary armament	secondary_armament	The secondary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.	String	optional
Engine	engine	The type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.	String	optional
Engine power	engine_power	The power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.	Number	optional
Pw ratio	pw_ratio	The power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.	Number	optional
Transmission	transmission	The type of transmission used by the vehicle.	String	optional
Payload capacity	payload_capacity	The overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.	String	optional
Propellant	propellant	For missiles, the propellant used.	String	optional
Fuel capacity	fuel_capacity	The fuel capacity of the vehicle.	Number	optional
Suspension	suspension	The suspension of the vehicle.	String	optional
Clearance	clearance	The ground clearance of the vehicle.	String	optional
Vehicle range	vehicle_range	The operational range of the vehicle or missile.	String	optional
Ceiling	ceiling	For missiles, the flight ceiling.	String	optional
Altitude	altitude	For missiles, the normal flight altitude.	String	optional
Depth	depth	For underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.	String	optional
Boost	boost	For missiles, the maximum boost time.	String	optional
Maximum speed	speed	The maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.	Number	optional
Guidance	guidance	The guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if uncrewed).	String	optional
Steering	steering	The steering system used by the missile or vehicle.	String	optional
Accuracy	accuracy	For missiles, the guidance accuracy.	String	optional
Launch platform	launch_platform	For missiles, the launch platform.	String	optional
Transport	transport	For missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.	String	optional

See also

Firearm cartridge infobox

A firearm cartridge infobox may be used to summarize information about a particular cartridge or artillery shell. The infobox should be added using the {{Infobox firearm cartridge}} template, as shown below:

Welcome to the Firearms WikiProject, a collaboration area and group of editors dedicated to improving Wikipedia's coverage of Firearms.

(For more information on WikiProjects, please see Wikipedia:WikiProject and the Guide to WikiProjects).

Goals

• Improve articles on firearms, both civilian and military, with an emphasis on civilian firearms, as the WP:WEAPON already covers military arms.

• To add the below infobox to firearm articles, along with the ammo infobox for ammo, and add the banner to firearms articles.

Scope

• Firearms in general, manufacturers, organizations, legislation, and the like.

Guidelines

Naming

The names of firearm articles should start with the proper name of the manufacturer, followed by the firearm's name. Examples of this policy are Heckler & Koch MP7 instead of MP7 or Smith & Wesson Model 1006 instead of S&W Model 1006. Exceptions to this are firearms named with military designations such as M16 rifle or AK-47. See WP:WEAPON#Naming conventions for the guideline on naming military firearms.

Pop culture

Avoid pop culture and trivia sections. In general they clutter articles, and contribute very little. Acceptable pop culture information should be highly notable, for example: the Walther PPK's use by James Bond. The pop cultural item that the firearm appeared in must represent the firearm realistically, and if named, should use the real name or a highly common nickname (e.g. Schmeisser or burp gun for the MP40). Speculation as to fictional appearances such as claims of a fictional gun being based on a real one should be removed in all cases as they are original research. Likewise, lists of fictional appearances should be removed as they violate WP:AVTRIV. Airsoft versions of real firearms are not notable to the firearm article. Citations are needed if the notability of an appearance is disputed; these citations should not be a list of appearances but should be a source actually showing increased fame or notoriety because of the appearances. See WP:MILMOS#POP for the guidelines on pop culture pertaining to military history, including military firearms.

Criminal use

In order for a criminal use to be notable enough for inclusion in the article on the gun used, it must meet some criteria. For instance, legislation being passed as a result of the gun's usage (ex. ban on mail-order of firearms after use of the Carcano in JFK's assassination would qualify). Similarly, if its notoriety greatly increased (ex. the Intratec TEC-DC9 became infamous as a direct result of Columbine).

Variants

Variants of a model of a firearm such as folding/telescoping stock variants, target versions, variants chambered in a new caliber, compact/carbine variants generally should not receive their own article. Instead, use a section for the variant in the parent firearm's article or consolidate it into a table or the text. The exception to this is where significant amounts of design and/or history would be lost by merging. An example of this is the M4 Carbine. Despite the fact that the M4 Carbine is only a carbine version of the M16A2 and its internal components are completely interchangeable with those of the M16 rifle, the M4's development history is significantly different, qualifying it for its own article.

Citations

Cite as much information as possible. This way the articles will have more credibility. Extraordinary claims require citations from very reliable sources. If you don't want something you have added to be deleted, cite a reliable source, assuming the source supports your statement.

Open tasks

If you find anything that really needs to be on the list, just add it to the list. Be sure to say what you are adding in your edit summary, with wikilink to the article. When someone has completed the task, that person should cross out the article from the list, and if everyone agrees, it should be removed from the list two or three days after being crossed out (note: this doesn't include requests, once an article is created it should be removed completely or moved to one of the categories as needed).

When adding entries to the list, please do so in alphabetical order.

Participants

Coordinators

1. LWF (talk · contribs) Coordinator, and firearm enthusiast

Active members

Please feel free to add yourself here in alphabetical order, and to indicate any areas of particular interest.

1. Alfordap (talk · contribs), NRA rifle instructor and local club CMP instructor. Most interested in Marksmanship and Varmint hunting.
2. AliveFreeHappy (talk · contribs), Reloader, mostly rifles, some wildcats.
3. Ancjr (talk · contribs)
4. Asams10 (talk · contribs), Firearms inventors, sporting and military arms, ammunition, etc.
5. Ashton.Sanders (talk · contribs), Firearms for home defense and small game hunting
6. Bahamut0013 (talk · contribs) mostly military (especially US) firearms
7. BonesBrigade (talk · contribs) mostly 20th century weapons
8. Boris Barowski (talk · contribs), interested in all kinds of firearms
9. Carguychris (talk · contribs), Smith & Wesson revolvers
10. CeeWhy2 (talk · contribs), especially interested in target and hunting firearms.
11. CEOMao (talk · contribs), Title II manufacturer and general firearms enthusiast.
12. Cerebellum (talk · contribs), everything, specifically modern small arms
13. Chinese3126 (talk · contribs), Doing whatever I can about guns, I love guns of all shapes and sizes as long as they are reliable.
14. Commander Zulu (talk · contribs), Firearms Historian, primarily focusing on small arms of the British Empire & Commonwealth, WWI & WWII small arms, and Military & Police handguns.
15. ConquerorPBN (talk · contribs) Suppressors and other Title II/NFA weapons, concealed carry, and modern firearms, especially rifles and pistols
16. Damërung (talk · contribs) Automatics, modern firearms, sniper rifles, SMG, shotguns, rocket and grenade launchers.
17. Dan_Wesson (talk · contribs) Dan Wesson Firearms company history weapons family
18. DanMP5 (talk · contribs), Modern pistols, rifles and cartridges.
19. Desirez-vous (talk · contribs), Defensive firearms ownership and use by women in protecting themselves and their families.
20. Deon Steyn (talk · contribs), modern, ISSF sport type, air powered
21. Doug (talk · contribs)
22. Dreamafter (talk · contribs)
23. Dudtz (talk · contribs)
24. Earthworm Makarov (talk · contribs) Small Arms, Automatic Cannon
25. Ericdered (talk · contribs) Sub Machine Guns, Small Arms, WWII
26. F-451 (talk · contribs) Military, Modern Firearms, General Knowledge, proofreading and editing.
27. Falcofire (talk · contribs) Small arms, foreign assault rifles, and hunting rifles
28. Finalnight (talk · contribs) Revolvers, small semi-autos
29. Fluzwup (talk · contribs), several years of retail firearms sales, knowledge about ballistics, reloading, basic gunsmithing, and civilian firearms
30. g4raider
31. Gavia immer (talk · contribs) Modern pistols, CCW and (American) legal issues
32. Georgewilliamherbert (talk · contribs) technology and engineering
33. GMan552 (talk · contribs) proofreading and editing, general firearms knowledge
34. Goldfishsoldier (talk · contribs) Mainly interested in Gun Politics, but also general editing here and there.
35. Greg Glover (talk · contribs), History of Gunpowder and Kinetic energy, Design of Bullets and Cartridges, Ballistics and Reloading
36. Gtstricky (talk · contribs), Glock, handguns, C&R.
37. Gunny01 (talk · contribs), handguns, practical shooting.
38. Hayden120 (talk · contribs), modern military style weapons; handguns and rifles.
39. Hoplophile (talk · contribs), Autoloading, detatchable magazine-fed rifles and carbines. Also handguns. Basically all the guns that DiFi and Hillary love to hate. GOA member.
40. Izaakb (talk · contribs), Calibers, Israeli weaponry, historical US firearms, S&W history.
41. James_xeno (talk · contribs)
42. Jc-S0CO (talk · contribs) History, general politics, and crime commission/prevention-related statistical fact-finding.
43. John (talk · contribs), modern weaponry, especially military automatic and sniper weapons.
44. JTBX (talk · contribs) Love guns in general, mostly through video games, though never held a REAL gun.
45. killkola (talk · contribs) i own quite a few firearms and spend many many hours repairing and machining firearms. i have more than 10 years military experience and i have been actively shooting for 25 years
46. Kimon (talk · contribs)
47. Koalorka (talk · contribs) Modern firearms.
48. Livitup (talk · contribs) Modern handguns, CCW, US law. Copyeditor.
49. Mdeby (talk · contribs) Experienced in ballistic systems for official CIP Proofhouses, NATO test centers and small arms ammunition manufacturers.
50. Mendaliv (talk · contribs) Interested in military small arms and anything field-expedient. I own a few guns, including an oddball Smith and Wesson Model 10 in .357 Magnum. --/Mendaliv/^2¢/_Δ's/ 13:41, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
51. Mike Searson (talk · contribs) little bit of everything
52. MOOOOOPS (talk · contribs)
53. Motorrad-67 (talk · contribs), Colt's Python, Diamondback, and Anaconda
54. Mr.NorCal55 (talk · contribs)
55. MRIanthony (talk · contribs)
56. Msahimi (talk · contribs) I know a bit about different firearms.
57. Muldoon X9 (talk · contribs) Modern weapons
58. Newportm (talk · contribs) little bit of...what have you got?
59. Nburden (talk · contribs) Modern firearms and US firearms law.
60. Niteshift36 (talk · contribs) Military and law enforcement career. Experience with a wide range of firearms, tactics and legal issues.
61. PeteShanosky (talk · contribs) General firearms, specifically handguns, dating from WWII onward.
62. Philip Laurence (talk · contribs) handguns, historic weapons, ammunition but I will generally clean up firearm articles.
63. Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs) Mainly interested in Modern Small Arms, WW2 Small Arms and firearms what the British Police use and also the British SAS.
64. Pyrotec (talk · contribs) Propellants - Cordite, Ballistite, Gunpowder, etc.
65. Ramirez72 (talk · contribs)
66. S (talk · contribs) (formerly knows as Seed 2.0). Modern handguns, modern and historic rifles. Feel free to contact me if you need some maintenance or bot-related work done.
67. ((User|Sandbekken)) General firearms history, individual firearms function and design, handloading of ammunition, Norwegian firearms laws and the traditions and politics of firearms in Norwegian society.
68. sf46 (talk · contribs)
69. Spartan3006 (talk · contribs) General military and civilian firearm information. Please contact me if you are stuck or need help with anything gun related. My special is WWII era arms. I know Russian arms as well
70. SQL (talk · contribs) CCW, Handguns
71. Swatjester (talk · contribs) Ex military, infantry and reconnaissance, 3-gun, carbine, and precision rifle shooter.
72. TeamZissou (talk · contribs) I have an extensive ammunition collection and will be uploading cartridge images to related articles. Also, I plan to upload images to the bullet article, and expand information and references on bullet design articles. I have access to an extensive collection of firearms and obscure firearm-related books and manuals that may be of service if anyone wants to ask. I'd like to trim or correct the common misinformation in existing articles as well.
73. Tengu99 (talk · contribs) Mostly trying to fill in the blanks, creating pages for ammo that haven't been made yet, etc.
74. Thatguy96 (talk · contribs) Obscure weapons and subvariants, mainly US, mainly between 1945-1980; official weapon designation fetishist
75. Tomalamak (talk · contribs) New Zealand gun laws
76. Tominator93 (talk · contribs) Shotguns, Pistols (Especially Police and Military Pistols) Submachine Guns, and Assault Rifles.
77. TravisTX (talk · contribs) I just stumbled upon this project and will help wherever I can, starting with specs and infoboxes. My main interest is modern pistols.
78. Trekphiler (talk · contribs) modern weapons, mainly military.
79. Tronno (talk · contribs) modern weapons.
80. xaosflux (talk · contribs), all sorts of things, talk page me if any admin-related maintenance is needed (e.g. history merges).
81. Vicius (talk · contribs) Revolvers, big bore handgun cartridges, modifications. Favs: Raging Bull .454 Casull.
82. Weeman com (talk) 15:24, 15 April 2008 (UTC) Clay Target Sports in the UK
83. Wikidenizen (talk · contribs) Military weapons and small arms 1900-present; general fireams 1900-present, esp. WWII era and present day pistols and revolvers; reloading and ammunition.
84. Yaf (talk · contribs), Many firearms interests, including Curio & Relic firearms, modern firearms, basic gunsmithing, sporting clay/hunting shotguns, black powder revolvers and pistols, among many other firearms-related interests.

Inactive members

This is a list of people who are members of the project but haven't edited Wikipedia for three months. If you find your name on this list, feel free to move it back to the list of active participants when you return to editing.

1. Bobbfwed (talk · contribs), skilled in tactics and knowledgeable in external and terminal ballistics.
2. Bossesjoe (talk · contribs), knowledgeable in modern military firearms and tactics.
3. Cannibalicious! (talk · contribs)
4. C0N6R355 (talk · contribs)
5. Dave_polaschek (talk · contribs), Enthusiast, American cartridges of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
6. Dreadnaught (talk · contribs), Military weaponry, 20th Century
7. Enduro446 (talk · contribs) Primary interest in mainly ammunition.
8. GrumpyAC (talk · contribs), Pro-Second Amendment political activist, Historian of Gun Control against the citizenry of Missouri, competitive handgun shooter, NRA Training Counselor and certified instructor in firearm safety, and bullet/cartridge reloading.
9. Hedington (talk · contribs) South African Gun Politics, with emphasis on legal black gun ownership. Gauteng Regional Advocacy Director: Gun Owners of South Africa, (GOSA). Administrator: Black Gun Owners Association of South Africa, (BGOASA). Core member: South African Legal Gun Owners, (SALGO).
10. jimbobfunny (talk · contribs), handloading, internal ballistics, terminal ballistics, education
11. Jirt (talk · contribs)
12. J.Mraz (talk · contribs) Skeet shooting
13. JVkamp (talk · contribs) member of aforementioned Weaponry task force, military and civilian sporter interests.
14. Kalashnikov (talk · contribs) Mechanical designer - Gun collector (especially Ross and Commercial Mausers) - Long time reloader, I am a fervent medium bore rifle user and reallly like big bore handguns
15. Kevin Kahle (talk · contribs) Weapons Specialist
16. K-Man75 (talk · contribs) Large caliber autoloaders
17. MVMosin (talk · contribs) Former member of Delfin Oznaz unit. Expert on military small arms--particularly those of US and Soviet origin.
18. Opensourcelinuxm (talk · contribs) Specialty is old "curio and relic" firearms, mainly from foreign countries
19. PAH Page (talk · contribs) Guns don't kill people, people kill people.
20. PaulsyB (talk · contribs) Mostly handguns and IPSC but some rifles and shotguns, especially military hardware
21. Rantingmadhare (talk · contribs) Winchester self-loading rifles
22. Raygun (talk · contribs) Anything that has to do with man-portable arms.
23. Robbskey (talk · contribs)
24. Rollie (talk · contribs) Bolt action hunting rifles, WW2 era rifles, Airguns, soviet firearms
25. Rookie_Rover (talk · contribs)
26. Sdavids13 (talk · contribs) President of Pistol and Rifle Club at Virginia Tech and member of Virginia Tech Clay Target Team, main interest in modern pistols.
27. TXTad (talk · contribs) Handguns, rifles, ammunition, bench rest. I particularly like odd or unusual but useful calibers like 8x57, .358 Winchester, and 9.3x62 Mauser to name just a few.
28. WarLord (talk · contribs) Modern weapons. Civilian and Military. Civil War to now.

Articles

Featured content

• AK-47
• Jarmann M1884
• Kammerlader
• Krag-Jørgensen
• Krag-Petersson
• Webley Revolver

Good Articles

• Gun violence in the United States
• M1 Garand
• Handloading
• .303 British

New articles

Please feel free to list your new Firearms-related articles here (newer articles at the top, please). Any new articles that have an interesting or unusual fact in them should be suggested for the Did you know? box the Main Page.

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Minebea PM-9

P9RC needs an image, and if someone would like to look it over that would be great. July 25, 2008 Tony0Maxwell (talk)

Taurus PT 24/7, not a new article, but almost a complete copyedit and rewrite, also greatly expanded (with a listing of specific model numbers included), and cited article. July 21, 2008 Wikidenizen (talk) 21:27, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

Remington Model 17 --'''I am Asamuel''' (talk) 20:06, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

USFA Custom Shop, On U.S. Fire Arms engraved guns; within hours of beginning it, nominated as AfD. I'm new here; the article could use scrutiny of some experienced eyes. Newportm (talk) 15:59, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Rocket Ball, first metallic cartridge, the ammunition used in the Volcanic rifle scot (talk) 03:29, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Kahr PM series, new article created June 17, 2008 by Wikidenizen (talk) 18:45, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Boxlock action. The horrid old article on the Anson & Deeley boxlock action was deleted recently, and this prompted me to start fresh, which I had been meaning to do for a while. The new A&D boxlock article is a redirect to the new boxlock action article.

Improvised firearm, not new but greatly expanded. My goal is to get everything worthwhile from zip gun over there, trimming out the excessive pop culture section and extensive quote, but keeping all the source material. scot (talk) 20:56, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Belton flintlock, a secret weapon, offering 20 shots in 5 seconds from a specially modified flintlock; offered by the inventor to the Continental Congress in 1777 scot (talk) 12:58, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Superposed load, a method used by muzzleloading firearms to fire multiple shots from a single barrel between reloading, used from early matchlocks up to the current Metal Storm concept scot (talk) 12:58, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Gun politics in Brazil has largely been re-written and has had numerous cites added. More work is needed to this largely-new article. -- Yaf (talk) 03:39, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Zbrojovka Brno at least a list of manufactured firearms is needed. --Snek01 (talk) 01:06, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Taurus Millennium series, New article created June 17, 2008 by Wikidenizen (talk) 16:04, 17 June 2008 (UTC). Per discussion on Talk:Taurus_Millennium_series#Page_merge_proposal, please weigh in with your opinions.

Remington Model 770, moderately new article, created May 6, 2008 by User:Joeperch. Cleaned-up, largely Wikified, and tagged with project tagline on May 24, 2008 by Yaf (talk) 06:17, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Bazalt, Russian weapons manufacturing company and maker of the popular RPG-7 and RPG-29 recoilless rifle (among many other) weapons and munitions. Informaton about this company, like it's Chinese counterpart Norinco, is much needed to help with providing accurate information about their weapons. Created May 20, 2008 by user Radical Mallard

Ballistic pendulum, not new, but 5x expanded today and put up for a DYK mention. scot (talk) 21:38, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Theory of camouflage, not directly firearms related but of significantly overlapping interest. Created May 9 by scot (talk) 14:28, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Beretta 682, created May 6, 2008 by CEOMao (talk)

Political arguments of gun politics in the United States, created May 3, 2008 by Yaf (talk) 14:06, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

.17-357 RG, A 357 SIG based wildcat cartridge. created April 13, 2008 by Joe4570 (talk) 11:07, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

M1 Underwater Defense Gun created March 28, 2008 by Cerebellum (talk) 17:56, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Underwater firearm created March 28, 2008 by Cerebellum (talk) 14:32, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

.45 Super created March 27, 2008 by Wikidenizen (talk) 14:01, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Paper cartridge, covers musket, combustible, needle gun, and up through paper shotshells. scot (talk) 20:52, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Haynes v. United States I posted a bare bones outline, but it could use some expansion.Dammit, all the good user names are taken! (talk) 07:04, 04 March 2008 (UTC)

.375 Dakota Could use some more info, though it's far from being a common cartridge.Tengu99 (talk) 02:24, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Students for Concealed Carry on Campus created February 24, 2008 by Grundle2600. --Yaf (talk) 04:10, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Ruger M77 created February 22, 2008 by Nukes4Tots --Nukes4Tots (talk) 20:53, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

L. James Sullivan created February 22, 2008 by Nukes4Tots --Nukes4Tots (talk) 20:53, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

M85 machine gun created February 22, 2008 by user Thatguy96 (talk) 02:37, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

.44 Russian created January 20, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 04:32, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

.14-222 - Created page. Not a lot to say as it's a .222 Rem necked down to .14. Tengu99 (talk) 11:27, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

OTs-21 Malysh - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

OTs-01 Kobalt - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

GSh-18 pistol - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

OTs-27 Berdysh - Created February 15, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

7x33mm Sako - Created page. Have almost no information about the cartridge. Tengu99 (talk) 09:27, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Rock Island Armory 1911 series created January 14, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 04:32, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

.256 Newton - Created page, needs a LOT more info. Tengu99 (talk) 10:29, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

7x61mm Sharpe & Hart = Created page, could use a bit more info. Tengu99 (talk) 10:05, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Pallad grenade launcher - Created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC).

Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout - Please add non-first party references to move away from the advertisement feel (hard to find at the moment due to how new the rifle is) Hayden120 (talk) 13:44, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Colt M1902 New article created February 1, 2008 by renaming a previous Colt 1902 Military article and adding additional material. (New article has a section covering the 1902 Military pistol which was only a variation on the basic Model 1902 pistol.) Wikidenizen (talk) 23:05, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Kahr K9 created January 24, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 17:08, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Taurus PT1911 created January 9, 2008 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 17:08, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Kel-Tec PF-9 created December 11, 2007 by user Wikidenizen (talk) 17:08, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Gward revolver created January 21, 2008 by user Koalorka (talk) 17:27, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

Thompson/Center Ugalde and P.O. Ackley, articles on the wildcat cartridge families. scot (talk) 18:06, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

.30 Remington, more info needed, infobox messed up, but article finally created. Tengu99 (talk) 10:23, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Smith & Wesson M76 created January 9, 2008 by Cerebellum (talk) 15:43, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Stock (firearm), not new, but subject to a near-total rewrite. scot (talk) 19:53, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:45, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

Skbk wz. 1989 Onyks created December 19, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:44, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

RWGŁ-3 created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:44, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

SB 40 LAG created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:43, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

MG4 machine gun created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:42, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

Browning BDA created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:41, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

P-83 Wanad created December 20, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:40, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

RGA-86 created from a government published source December 23, 2007 by user Koalorka (talk 19:38, 31 December 2007 (GMT)

S&W Model 36 created November 29, 2007 Sf46 (talk) 21:32, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Vektor CP1 created recently with what known facts available. Sf46 (talk) 21:23, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Gun Politics in Germany Created by a user called Wacki, only includes history of German gun laws prior and during Nazi Germany, so needs expansion on history, the current laws and the political situation around firearms. Goldfishsoldier (talk) 10:24, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

.327 Federal Magnum, a .32 H&R double-Magnum by Federal and Ruger, just introduced in a 6 shot, 3" SP-101, generates 1300 fps with a 115 grain bullet. Will shoot .32 H&R and .32 SWL as well. scot (talk) 22:23, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Prvi Partizan Created a stub for this Serbian ammunition manufacturer. Tad Marko (talk) 06:07, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

.308 Norma Magnum Created the page. Could really use some more info if available, but that may be just about all there is.Tengu99 (talk) 22:22, 17 November 2007 (UTC)

Frank Barnes Just started this so it's a tiny stub at the moment.--Doug.^{(talk • contribs)} 20:08, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Gunsite Training Center Just started article about the firearms training facility founded by the late Jeff Cooper. Alcarillo 01:21, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

.38-40 contents moved to the more properly named .38-40 Winchester page and additional content added. Tad Marko 05:40, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Gun politics in New Zealand Just started, and no references for most of it. NZGunPolitics 03:34, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

.38-40 Still just a stub, but now has a photo, infobox and an introductory paragraph. Tad Marko 06:25, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

.340 Weatherby Magnum Just started but has the infobox pretty well filled out. Tad Marko 06:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Ruger SR9, Article about Ruger's new SR9. It's a start class, needs a picture. — DanMP5 16:38, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Winchester Model 1895, The first Winchester lever-action rifle to load from a box magazine (and as a result, chambered for full-size military rifle cartridges), and purchased in quantity by Tsarist Russia. Still needs a picture, though... --Commander Zulu 08:17, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Charter Arms Bulldog A popular gun during the 1980s. Was David Berkowitz‎'s weapon of choce. (Gothbag 18:41, 15 October 2007 (UTC))

7.65 x 53 A.K.A. 7.65 Argentine. Created article & specs. Needs a bit of cleanup & an infobox, etc. Tengu99 16:13, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Glossary of firearms terminology Just a framework right now, see the talk page for information on helping fill it out. scot 15:48, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

.220 Russian Actually it's 5.6x39, only called .220 Russian in the U.S.. Led to the development of the 6mm PPC cartridge. Tengu99 20:05, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

.32-20 Winchester or .32 WCF - the first small-game/varminting lever-action cartridge. Also used in handguns. Arthurrh 20:43, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

.270 Winchester Short Magnum The first new .270 caliber round in 60 years. Arthurrh 03:17, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

.375 Ruger new shorter version of the .375 H&H Magnum Arthurrh 19:36, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

5 mm Remington Rimfire Magnum an obsolete short-lived rimfire cartridge that had it survived would have competed with the .17 HMR and .204 Ruger. Arthurrh 02:17, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

.250-3000 Savage is a great old dual-purpose modest-recoil cartridge that has fallen out of popularity. Arthurrh 22:25, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

.32 Winchester Special - another copyvio page I re-created. It's like a .30-30 with a bit extra thump, but poor bullet selection. Arthurrh 03:02, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

AR-15 variants summarizes many of the AR-15s that have been, or still are, being produced. The article is presented in an accessible chart format for easy comparisons. Currently a work in progress (thank Thatguy96 for the majority of the work so far); please add more information on a continual basis. Hayden120 05:41, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

.416 Remington Magnum A modern competitor to the classic African dangerous game round, the .416 Rigby. Arthurrh 20:40, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

.270 Weatherby Magnum was the first cartridge Roy Weatherby made from the .300 H&H Magnum, and was the first Weatherby cartridge fired in Africa. Arthurrh 05:25, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

.300 Remington Ultra Magnum aka .300 RUM or .300 Ultra Mag. A big .30 cal magnum, even more oomph than the .300 Weatherby Magnum. Arthurrh 04:11, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

.404 Jeffery A fine old British cartridge for hunting large dangerous game. Also the parent for many wildcats and new families of commercial non-belted magnums, such as the Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM) and Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum (RSAUM) and Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) and Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM). Arthurrh 04:49, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

.300 Weatherby Magnum The king of the hill for .300 Magnums, Weatherby's most popular cartridge. Arthurrh 22:17, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

.358 Winchester new page for this oldie but goodie cartridge. Hoping to get a lever-action rifle in this caliber for boar hunting myself. Arthurrh 21:43, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

.221 Remington Fireball Brand new page for this niftly little highly-efficient caliber. Arthurrh 00:24, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

.257 Roberts I just did a complete new write of this because it was in copyvio. Complete with nifty .25 caliber cartridge comparison chart. Arthurrh 23:46, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

.25 WSSM the third cartridge in the WSSM family. Possibly the only cartridge called "magnum" that isn't actually a magnum. Arthurrh 19:08, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

.218 Bee an old-time varminting cartridge. Arthurrh 22:09, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

.17 Remington Fireball a new commercial cartridge based on the .17 Mach IV. Arthurrh 22:09, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

.19 Badger one of the calhoon family of .19 caliber cartridges Arthurrh 22:02, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

.19-223 Another .19 caliber calhoon cartridge Arthurrh 21:11, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Colt Paterson — revolver. Contributions by Cumpston, author of reference. -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Walker Colt — .44 cal revolver of 1847. World's most powerful black-powder handgun. Only surpassed in power in 1935 by .357 Magnum handgun. Contributions by Cumpston, author of reference. -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Colt 1851 Navy Revolver — .36 cal American Civil War revolver. -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Colt M1860 Army — .44 cal American Civil War revolver -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Colt M1861 Navy — .44 cal American Civil War revolver -- Yaf 05:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

M1879 Reichsrevolver Created this article on the M1897 Trooper's Revolver. Dreadnaught 13:50, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Hunting weapon — Covers firearms, weapons, and primitive weapons. -- Yaf 05:14, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Charlton Automatic Rifle — A New Zealand designed full-auto conversion of the Lee-Enfield rifle, designed as a substitute for the Bren Gun and the Lewis Gun because of supply shortages. Less than a dozen known to exist today, as most of the rifles were destroyed in a fire at the storage facility shortly after WWII. --Commander Zulu 09:31, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Khyber Pass Copy — Afghan/Pakistani quasi home-made/cottage industry-made copies of (primarily British) service firearms, made from all manner of materials ranging from scrap metal to railway sidings and junked vehicles. --Commander Zulu 14:06, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

Smith & Wesson Model 60 — The first Smith & Wesson all-stainless-steel revolver (J frame). C0N6R355 22:56, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Perazzi — The Italian shotgun manufacturer (moved here from the talk page during archiving). --Seed 2.0 11:56, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Ruger 77/22 — Ruger's bolt-action .22 rimfire rifle. While not technically new per se, it might as well be. Specifications are easy to come by, but history and design I'm not so familiar with—please help. Wixteria 19:37, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

GAU-19The "GAU-19/A"( "Gecal 50") is a multibarreled Machinegun in .50BMG.- while I have started the article I need assistance to expand and properly format it.Paulwharton 19:30, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Coach Gun — 12ga double-barrel side-by-side shotguns manufactured with 18" barrels for use by Single Action Shooting competitors and/or hunters in bush, scrub, and marsh etc. --Commander Zulu 14:55, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

• I've been expanding this one a bit and have some good source material. Can anyone get a good pic? I'm thinking a pic of a stagecoach with the guy riding shotgun. Mike Searson 07:22, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
  • I've added a pic to the article, along with an infobox. --Commander Zulu 09:09, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

KGP-9 — A Hungarian submachine gun. Standard for their military and police forces.--LWF 17:27, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Firearms Licence — I'm amazed there wasn't an article on this anywhere in Wikipedia. The article as it stands is just a stub, but will be expanded in due course. --Commander Zulu 09:42, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Tactical light — Not really new, but I just did a near-total rewrite of the stub that was there. Technology information from FlashlightReviews.com buyers guide, tactics and new picture from MCRP 3-01B Chapter 10. Suggestions for expansion and additional reference material welcome. scot 21:04, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Gun law in the United States — An article on gun laws at the federal level. -- Yaf 21:06, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Gun violence — Lots of new content has been added this week. --Yaf 04:06, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Socimi Type 821 — An Italian submachine gun similar to the Uzi.--LWF 00:12, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Deer gun — Weapon developed as successor to Liberator pistol, but never saw full scale service due to Vietnam war becoming full scale war.--LWF 02:40, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Colt 2000— I've created an article based on this pistol. I saw it in the requested list and have had some experience with this gun. I owned a variant of each version up until a few years ago. I worked for a company that bought a huge number of them on closeout from Colt back in 1994. I believe an issue of American Rifleman in 1993 covered the pistol as well and also mentioned the recall. If anyone has additional reference material, please help out.--Mike Searson 07:04, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Marlin Model 1894 — Lever-action model going back 113 years and still available in magnum revolver calibers. Jeff dean 23:19, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Sporterising — I've created an article on the practice of taking military surplus rifles and cutting them down or otherwise modifying them for civilian sporting use, also known as Sporterising. --Commander Zulu 14:05, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

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Collaboration and review

Assessment

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Quality scale

Label	Criteria	Process for rating	Example
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Importance scale

Importance of the article to WikiProject Firearms, regardless of its quality. Any editor with knowledge of the subject can assign ratings following these guidelines. Articles may be assessed higher than these guidelines after reaching consensus on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Firearms.

Label	Criteria	Example
Top	Broadly descriptive firearm or ammunition types, features or components representing at least ten percent of military or civilian firearms or ammunition inventories at some point in history.	Rifle Handgun
High	Civilian firearms in production for more than a decade. Civilian cartridges produced by more than one manufacturer for more than a decade. Firearms inventors and gunsmiths associated with High-importance firearms or cartridges.	Colt Python .30-30 Winchester Samuel Colt
Mid	Police firearms. Civilians notable for legal use of firearms. Military firearms with notable civilian ownership. Military cartridge calibers commercially produced for sale to civilians by more than one manufacturer.	Atchisson Assault Shotgun Annie Oakley Swedish Mauser .30-40 Krag
Low	Military firearms or cartridges not meeting above criteria. Civilian firearms or cartridges in production for less than a decade. Manufacturers of firearms or ammunition. Individual accessories Firearms related legislation, court cases, organizations, and competitive events.	Remington-Keene rifle .35 S&W Auto California Powder Works Sullivan Act

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Statistics

Firearms articles by quality and importance
Quality	Importance
	Top	High	Mid	Low	NA	???	Total
FA		1					1
GA		2	5	17			24
B	3	16	17	81		1	118
C	32	67	95	499		14	707
Start	25	66	230	2,522		44	2,887
Stub	3	9	89	1,693		44	1,838
List			5	125		5	135
Category			1		2,771		2,772
Redirect	1		4	61	672		738
NA				1	392	1	394
Assessed	64	161	446	4,999	3,835	109	9,614
Unassessed				18		220	238
Total	64	161	446	5,017	3,835	329	9,852
WikiWork factors (?)		ω = 28,693			Ω = 5.15

Templates

Weapon infobox

Rifle, Caliber .30, M1
An M1 Garand with en bloc clips
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1936–present (U.S. military training and parades)
Used by	See § Users
Wars	World War II Korean War Arab–Israeli conflict First Indochina War Suez Crisis Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War The Troubles Other conflicts
Production history
Designer	John Garand
Designed	1932
Manufacturer	Springfield Armory Winchester Harrington & Richardson International Harvester Beretta Breda Springfield Armory, Inc. (civilian)
Produced	1936–1957
No. built	Approx. 6.0 million
Variants	M1C, M1D
Specifications
Mass	9.5 to 11.6 lb (4.3 to 5.3 kg)
Length	43.5 in (1,100 mm)
Barrel length	24 in (610 mm)
Cartridge	.30-06 Springfield 7.62×51mm NATO (U.S. Navy and some commercial versions)
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity	2,800 ft/s (850 m/s)
Effective firing range	440 yd (400 m)
Feed system	8-round en bloc clip, internal magazine
Sights	Iron sights: Aperture rear, barleycorn-type front

A weapon infobox may be used to summarize information about a particular weapon or weapon system (such as a firearm, a sword, a grenade, an artillery piece, a torpedo, or a tank); cartridges and artillery shells should use {{Infobox firearm cartridge}} instead. The infobox should be added using the {{Infobox weapon}} template, as shown below:

{{Infobox weapon
| name               = 
| image              = 
| image_size         = 300
| alt                = 
| caption            = 
| type               = 
| origin             = [[Country name]]
<!-- Type selection -->
| is_ranged          = 
| is_bladed          = 
| is_explosive       = 
| is_artillery       = 
| is_vehicle         = 
| is_missile         = 
| is_UK              = 
<!-- Service history -->
| service            = 
| used_by            = 
| wars               = 
<!-- Production history -->
| designer           = 
| design_date        = 
| manufacturer       = 
| unit_cost          = 
| production_date    = 
| number             = 
| variants           = 
<!-- General specifications -->
| spec_label         = 
| mass               = {{cvt|123|kg|lb}}
| length             = {{cvt|123|mm|in}}
| part_length        = {{cvt|123|mm|in}}
| width              = 
| height             = 
| diameter           = 
| crew               = 
| passengers         = 
<!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> 
| cartridge          = 
| cartridge_weight   = 
| caliber            = 
| barrels            = 
| action             = 
| rate               = 123 rounds/min
| velocity           = {{cvt|123|m/s|ft/s}}
| range              = {{cvt|123|m|yd}}
| max_range          = 
| feed               = 
| sights             = 
<!-- Artillery specifications -->
| breech             = 
| recoil             = 
| carriage           = 
| elevation          = 
| traverse           = 
<!-- Bladed weapon specifications --> 
| blade_type         = 
| hilt_type          = 
| sheath_type        = 
| head_type          = 
| haft_type          = 
<!-- Explosive specifications --> 
| filling            = 
| filling_weight     = 
| detonation         = 
| yield              = 
<!-- Vehicle/missile specifications -->
| armour             = 
| primary_armament   = 
| secondary_armament = 
| engine             = 
| engine_power       = 
| pw_ratio           = 
| payload_capacity   = 
| drive              = 
| transmission       = 
| suspension         = 
| clearance          = 
| fuel_capacity      = 
| vehicle_range      = 
| speed              = 
| guidance           = 
| steering           = 
<!-- Missiles only -->
| wingspan           = 
| propellant         = 
| ceiling            = 
| altitude           = 
| boost              = 
| depth              = 
| accuracy           = 
| launch_platform    = 
| transport          = 
<!-- For all -->
| ref                = 
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

The infobox is intended as a quick reference. Don't add non-data items, like question marks, “none”, “see text” or links to article sections (the article's table of contents already does this). Only add “unknown” to assert that an information point is unknowable, not as a placeholder to show that it is missing from the article. Choose a representative model and indicate what it is with the spec_label parameter, instead of listing multiple data items in one field.

The template can also be used for general categories of weapons, such as tank and Katyusha rocket launcher, by including only some general characteristics.

General parameters:

• name – the formal name of the weapon.
• image – optional – an image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form File:Example.jpg in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
• image_size – the size (in pixels) the image should be. Only required if the image is not a sensible size without being changed, but normally set anyway. Typically set to 300.
• alt – optional – a description of the image that replaces the image if it fails to load.
• caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
• type – optional – the type of weapon (e.g. "service rifle", "dress sword", and so forth).
• origin – optional – the country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should not be used in this field, per MOS:INFOBOXFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.

Type selection parameters (these parameters control whether—and how—particular specification fields will be displayed; multiple ones may be enabled where appropriate):

• is_ranged – "yes" if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_bladed – "yes" if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_explosive – "yes" if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_artillery – "yes" if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_vehicle – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_missile – "yes" if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.
• is_UK – "yes" if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.

Service history parameters:

• service – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.
• used_by – optional – the countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.
• wars – optional – any wars during which the weapon saw service.

Production history parameters:

• designer – optional – the person or group responsible for designing the weapon.
• design_date – optional – the date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.
• manufacturer – optional – the manufacturer of the weapon.
• unit_cost – optional – the unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.
• production_date – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.
• number – optional – the number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.
• variants – optional – any variant models of the weapon.

General specification parameters:

• spec_label – optional – a label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.
• mass – optional – the mass of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded masses may be indicated.
• length – optional – the total length of the weapon.
• part_length – optional – a secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.
• width – optional – the total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
• height – optional – the total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.
• diameter – optional – the diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.
• crew – optional – for crewed weapons, the number of people required.
• passengers – optional – for vehicles, the number of passengers carried.

Ranged weapon specification parameters (most only available if is_ranged is set to "yes"; some are also activated when is_explosive or is_artillery is set to "yes"):

• cartridge – optional – for firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.
• cartridge_weight – optional – for firearms or artillery, the mass of the cartridge or shell used.
• caliber – optional – for non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.
• barrels – optional – for firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.
• action – optional – for firearms, the type of action (e.g. "flintlock").
• rate – optional – the rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.
• velocity – optional – for firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.
• range – optional – the effective range of the weapon.
• max_range – optional – the maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.
• feed – optional – for firearms, the feed system or magazine used.
• sights – optional – for firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.

Artillery specification parameters (only available if is_artillery is set to "yes"):

• breech – optional – for artillery, the type of breech mechanism.
• recoil – optional – for artillery, the recoil system used.
• carriage – optional – for artillery, the type of carriage used.
• elevation – optional – for artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.
• traverse – optional – for artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.

Bladed weapon specification parameters (only available if is_bladed is set to "yes"):

• blade_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.
• hilt_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.
• sheath_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.
• head_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.
• haft_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.

Explosive weapon specification parameters (only available if is_explosive or is_missile is set to "yes"):

• filling – optional – the explosive filling material or warhead.
• filling_weight – optional – the mass of the explosive material or warhead.
• detonation – optional – the detonation trigger type (e.g. "timer", "pressure", "motion sensor").
• yield – optional – for larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.

Vehicle/missile specification parameters (most only available if is_vehicle is set to "yes"; some are also activated if is_missile is set to "yes"):

• armour – optional – the armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.
• primary_armament – optional – the primary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.
• secondary_armament – optional – the secondary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.
• engine – optional – the type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.
• engine_power – optional – the power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.
• pw_ratio – optional – the power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.
• transmission – optional – the type of transmission used by the vehicle.
• payload_capacity – optional – the overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.
• propellant – optional – for missiles, the propellant used.
• fuel_capacity – optional – the fuel capacity of the vehicle.
• drive – optional – the drivetrain wheel or track configuration (e.g. 4×4, 6×4, tracked)
• transmission – optional – the transmission of the vehicle.
• suspension – optional – the suspension of the vehicle.
• clearance – optional – the ground clearance of the vehicle.
• wingspan – optional – for missiles, the wingspan.
• vehicle_range – optional – the operational range of the vehicle or missile.
• ceiling – optional – for missiles, the flight ceiling.
• altitude – optional – for missiles, the normal flight altitude.
• depth – optional – for underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.
• boost – optional – for missiles, the maximum boost time.
• speed – optional – the maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.
• guidance – optional – the guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if uncrewed).
• steering – optional – the steering system used by the missile or vehicle.
• accuracy – optional – for missiles, the guidance accuracy.
• launch_platform – optional – for missiles, the launch platform.
• transport – optional – for missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.

Template Data

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:WikiProject Firearms in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for WikiProject Firearms

An infobox for weapon.

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Name	name	The formal name of the weapon.	String	required
Image	image	An image of the weapon. The image must be given in the form Example.jpg; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.	File	optional
Caption	caption	The text to be placed below the image.	String	optional
Origin	origin	The country or place where the weapon originated or was first manufactured. Flag icons should be avoided in this field, per WP:MOSFLAG and WP:MILMOS#FLAGS.	String	optional
Type	type	The type of weapon.	String	optional
Is ranged	is_ranged	Yes if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is bladed	is_bladed	Yes if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is explosive	is_explosive	Yes if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is artillery	is_artillery	Yes if the weapon is a type of artillery, such as a cannon or mortar; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is vehicle	is_vehicle	Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is missile	is_missile	Yes if the weapon is a self-propelled missile or torpedo; must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Is UK	is_UK	Yes if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Service	service	The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.	Line	optional
Used by	used_by	The countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.	Line	optional
Wars	wars	Any wars during which the weapon saw service.	Line	optional
Designer	designer	The person or group responsible for designing the weapon.	String	optional
Design date	design_date	The date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.	String	optional
Manufacturer	manufacturer	The manufacturer of the weapon.	String	optional
Unit cost	unit_cost	The unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.	String	optional
Production date	production_date	The period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.	String	optional
Number	number	The number of weapons of this type that were manufactured.	Number	optional
Variants	variants	Any variant models of the weapon.	Line	optional
Special label	spec_label	A label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.	String	optional
Weight	weight	The weight of the weapon. For firearms, separate loaded and unloaded weights may be indicated.	Number	optional
Length	length	The total length of the weapon.	Number	optional
Part length	part_length	A secondary length measurement. For firearms, this should be the barrel length; for bladed weapons, the length of the blade or head.	Number	optional
Width	width	The total width of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.	Number	optional
Height	height	The total height of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with larger weapons, such as artillery or vehicles.	Number	optional
Diameter	diameter	The diameter of the weapon, where applicable; this is intended for use with explosives and missiles.	Number	optional
Wingspan	wingspan	For missiles, the wingspan.	String	optional
Crew	crew	For crewed weapons, the number of people required.	Number	optional
Passengers	passengers	For vehicles, the number of passengers carried.	Number	optional
Cartridge	cartridge	For firearms or artillery, the type(s) of cartridge or shell used.	String	optional
Cartridge weight	cartridge_weight	For firearms or artillery, the weight of the cartridge or shell used.	Number	optional
Caliber	caliber	For non-cartridge firearms or artillery, the caliber or interior diameter of the barrel; for cartridge-loaded firearms, caliber is indicated by the cartridge.	Number	optional
Barrels	barrels	For firearms or artillery, the number of distinct barrels; this may be omitted if the weapon is single-barreled.	Number	optional
Action	action	For firearms, the type of action (e.g. flintlock).	String	optional
Rate	rate	The rate of fire. For automatic firearms and auto-loading artillery, this is usually the cyclic rate. For other ranged weapons, an effective rate can be indicated if reputable sources for one are available.	String	optional
Velocity	velocity	For firearms or artillery, the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.	Number	optional
Range	range	The effective range of the weapon.	Number	optional
Max range	max_range	The maximum range of the weapon; for firearms this should be the maximum sight setting if used.	Number	optional
Feed	feed	For firearms, the feed system or magazine used.	String	optional
Sights	sights	For firearms or artillery, the type of sights used.	String	optional
Breech	breech	For artillery, the type of breech mechanism.	String	optional
Recoil	recoil	For artillery, the recoil system used.	String	optional
Carriage	carriage	For artillery, the type of carriage used.	String	optional
Elevation	elevation	For artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.	String	optional
Traverse	traverse	For artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.	String	optional
Blade type	blade_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.	String	optional
Hilt type	hilt_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.	String	optional
Sheath type	sheath_type	For bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.	String	optional
Head type	head_type	For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.	String	optional
Haft type	haft_type	For blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.	String	optional
Filling	filling	The explosive filling material or warhead.	String	optional
filling_weight	filling_weight	The weight of the explosive material or warhead.	Number	optional
Detonation	detonation	the detonation trigger type (e.g. timer, pressure, motion sensor).	String	optional
Yield	yield	For larger explosives, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.	String	optional
Armour	armour	The armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.	String	optional
Primary armament	primary_armament	The primary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.	String	optional
Secondary armament	secondary_armament	The secondary weapon mounted on the vehicle, if any.	String	optional
Engine	engine	The type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.	String	optional
Engine power	engine_power	The power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.	Number	optional
Pw ratio	pw_ratio	The power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.	Number	optional
Transmission	transmission	The type of transmission used by the vehicle.	String	optional
Payload capacity	payload_capacity	The overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.	String	optional
Propellant	propellant	For missiles, the propellant used.	String	optional
Fuel capacity	fuel_capacity	The fuel capacity of the vehicle.	Number	optional
Suspension	suspension	The suspension of the vehicle.	String	optional
Clearance	clearance	The ground clearance of the vehicle.	String	optional
Vehicle range	vehicle_range	The operational range of the vehicle or missile.	String	optional
Ceiling	ceiling	For missiles, the flight ceiling.	String	optional
Altitude	altitude	For missiles, the normal flight altitude.	String	optional
Depth	depth	For underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.	String	optional
Boost	boost	For missiles, the maximum boost time.	String	optional
Maximum speed	speed	The maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.	Number	optional
Guidance	guidance	The guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if uncrewed).	String	optional
Steering	steering	The steering system used by the missile or vehicle.	String	optional
Accuracy	accuracy	For missiles, the guidance accuracy.	String	optional
Launch platform	launch_platform	For missiles, the launch platform.	String	optional
Transport	transport	For missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.	String	optional

See also

Project userbox

Userbox Styles
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2.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
3.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
4.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
5.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
6.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
7.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.

The {{User WP Guns Member}} userbox can be added to the user page of anyone becoming a member of the project. The userbox is configurable for several different optional colors and layouts. Specifying only {{User WP Guns Member}} without options displays the default userbox shown first in the table on the right.

{{User WP Guns Member
  |color=
  |layout=
}}

Parameters:

• color – "1" through "4", chooses between four different color schemes, show below.
  • 1. White
  • 2. Blue
  • 3. Green
  • 4. Beige

• layout – "1" through "6", chooses among six different layouts as shown on the right.

Alternative userboxes

The template {{WPGUNSMEMBER2}} yields the following.

The template {{WPGUNSMEMBER3}} gives:

Alternate userbox {{User:AliveFreeHappy/userbox/cartridge}} gives:

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Barnstar

{{The Firearms Barnstar|put your message here ~~~~}}—an award placed at another user's talk page for improving firearm-related articles.

		The Firearms Barnstar
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Project banner

The {{WikiProject Firearms}} project banner template should be added (not subst:ed) to the talk page of any article within the scope of the project. All parameters listed below are optional, however the article should at least be given a class rating.

{{WikiProject Firearms
 |class=
 |importance=
 |attention=
 |needs-infobox=
 |needs-image=
 |A-Class=
 |listas=
}}

General parameters:

• class – Denotes the rating for the article based on the quality scale. See the assessment page for more details
• importance - See the assessment page for more details
• attention - "yes" - flags the article as needing immediate attention and adds it to the Firearms articles needing attention category.
• needs-infobox - "yes" - adds article to the Firearms articles needing infoboxes category.
• needs-image - "yes" - adds article to the Wikipedia requested images of firearms category.
• A-Class - "pass", "current", "fail" - denotes that a request for A-Class review is either in progress ("current") or has been completed ("pass" or "fail" according to the review result).

Resources

• Category:Firearms
• Category:WikiProject Firearms
• Category:Unassessed Firearms articles
• Category:Stub-Class Firearms articles
• Category:Start-Class Firearms articles
• Category:Firearms articles needing an image‎
• Wikipedia:WikiProject_Firearms/Watchlist

Related projects

Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Weaponry task force

{{Infobox firearm cartridge
| name = 
| image = 
| alt = 
| caption = 
| type = 
| origin = 
<!-- Service history -->
| service = 
| used_by = 
| wars = 
<!-- Production history -->
| designer = 
| design_date = 
| manufacturer = 
| production_date = 
| number = 
| variants = 
<!-- Specifications -->
| is_SI_specs = 
| parent = 
| case_type = 
| bullet = 
| bullet_ref = 
| land = 
| land_ref = 
| neck = 
| neck_ref = 
| shoulder = 
| shoulder_ref = 
| base = 
| base_ref = 
| rim_dia = 
| rim_dia_ref = 
| rim_thick = 
| rim_thick_ref = 
| case_length = 
| case_length_ref = 
| length = 
| length_ref = 
| case_capacity = 
| case_capacity_ref = 
| rifling = 
| primer = 
| max_pressure = 
| max_pressure_ref = 
| pressure_method = 
| max_pressure2 = 
| max_pressure2_ref = 
| pressure_method2 = 
| max_pressure3 = 
| max_pressure3_ref = 
| pressure_method3 = 
| max_cup = 
| max_cup_ref = 
| filling = 
| filling_weight = 
| detonation = 
| yield = 
<!-- Ballistic performance -->
| is_SI_ballistics = 
| bwunit = 
| bw1 = 
| btype1 = 
| vel1 = 
| en1 = 
| bw2 = 
| btype2 = 
| vel2 = 
| en2 = 
| bw3 = 
| btype3 = 
| vel3 = 
| en3 = 
| bw4 = 
| btype4 = 
| vel4 = 
| en4 = 
| bw5 = 
| btype5 = 
| vel5 = 
| en5 = 
| test_barrel_length = 
| balsrc = 
}}

Parameters

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE). References for numerically converted parameters (e.g., |bullet=) can be appended using the corresponding ref parameter (e.g., |bullet_ref=). Sources for the ballistic performance table, and more general sources, can be included using the |balsrc= parameter.

General parameters:

• name – the formal name of the cartridge.
• image – optional – an image of the cartridge, should be given in the form Example.jpg.
• image_size – optional – width of image, should be given in the form 300px.
• alt – optional – alternative text describing the image for visually impaired users, see WP:ALT.
• caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
• type – the type of cartridge or its designed use (e.g. "Pistol", "Rifle", "Hunting", etc.).
• origin – the country or place where the cartridgeoriginated or was first manufactured.

Service history parameters:

• service – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the cartridge was in service.
• used_by – optional – the countries, armed forces, or other groups using the cartridge; this may be omitted for cartridges employed only in their country of origin.
• wars – optional – any wars during which the cartridge saw service.

Production history parameters:

• designer – optional – the person or group responsible for designing the cartridge.
• design_date – optional – the date (usually given as a year) when the cartridge was designed.
• manufacturer – optional – the manufacturer of the cartridge.
• production_date – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the cartridge was produced.
• number – optional – the number of cartridge of this type that were manufactured.
• variants – optional – any variant models of the cartridge.

Specification parameters:

• is_SI_specs – optional – "yes" if the specifications are entered in SI units; any other value causes it to be interpreted as English units.
• parent – optional – the cartridge that the cartridge was based on, if any.
• case_type – optional – the type of case used for the cartridge (e.g. rimmed, rimless, straight, bottlenecked, etc.).
• bullet – optional – the diameter of the bullet used in the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• land – optional – the land diameter of the rifling in the barrel, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• neck – optional – the neck diameter of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• shoulder – optional – the shoulder diameter of the cartridge, if any, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• base – optional – the base diameter of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• rim_dia – optional – the rim diamter of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• rim_thick – optional – the rim thickness of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• case_length – optional – the case length of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• length – optional – the overall length of the cartridge, expressed in mm or in; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• case_capacity – optional – the volume of the casing, expressed in cm³ or grains of water; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• rifling – optional – typical rifling to stabilize the bullet fired from the cartridge.
• primer – optional – the type of primer used in the cartridge (e.g. large pistol, small rifle, rimfire, etc.).
• max_pressure – optional – the maximum chamber pressure of the round, expressed in MPa or psi; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• pressure_method – optional – the methodology used to measure pressure, such as SAAMI, CIP, EPVAT, SCATP.
• max_pressure2 – optional as above, second pressure with method
• pressure_method2 – optional as above, second pressure's method
• max_pressure3 – optional as above, third pressure with method
• pressure_method2 – optional as above, third pressure's method
• max_cup – optional – the maximum chamber pressure of the round, expressed in CUP; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas. Note that this parameter is not affected by the is_SI_specs parameter.
• filling – optional – the explosive filling material of the shell, if any.
• filling_weight – optional – the weight of the explosive material of the shell, if any.
• detonation – optional – for explosive shells, the detonation trigger type (e.g. "timer", "pressure", "motion sensor").
• yield – optional – for explosive shells, the yield (in tons of TNT) of the device.

Ballistic performance parameters:

Ballistic data for up to five different weight bullets can be specified; it may be provided in either SI or English units, but this choice must be consistent for all five sets. The x in the field name should be replaced with 1–5 as displayed in the template format shown above (e.g. bw1, bw2, btype1, btype2, vel1, vel2, en1, en2, etc.):

• is_SI_ballistics – optional – "yes" if the energy and velocity ballistics data is entered in SI units; any other value causes it to be interpreted as English units.
• bwunit – optional – "gram" if the weights are given in grams; any other value causes them to be interpreted as grains.
• bwround – optional – specify the number of digits after the decimal point in the converted weight (the default is 0 if not specified; if specified but empty, defaults to the same default as convert).
• bwx – optional – the weight of the bullet for given data, expressed in grams or grains; only include the number, and not the units of measurement.
  • btypex – optional – the type of bullet (e.g. JHP, FMJ, BHP, etc.).
  • velx – required if bw field is specified – velocity of the bullet at the muzzle, expressed in m/s or ft/s; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
  • enx – required if bw field is specified – energy of the bullet at the muzzle, expressed in J or ft·lbf; only include the number, and not the units of measurement, and omit any commas.
• test_barrel_length – optional – the length of the barrel used when generating the ballistics data.
• balsrc – optional – the source from which the ballistics data was obtained.

Project userbox

Userbox Styles
1.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
2.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
3.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
4.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
5.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
6.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.
7.	This user is a member of WikiProject Firearms.

The {{User WP Guns Member}} userbox can be added to the user page of anyone becoming a member of the project. The userbox is configurable for several different optional colors and layouts. Specifying only {{User WP Guns Member}} without options displays the default userbox shown first in the table on the right.

{{User WP Guns Member
  |color=
  |layout=
}}

Parameters:

• color – "1" through "4", chooses between four different color schemes, show below.
  • 1. White
  • 2. Blue
  • 3. Green
  • 4. Beige

• layout – "1" through "6", chooses among six different layouts as shown on the right.

Alternative userboxes

The template {{WPGUNSMEMBER2}} yields the following.

The template {{WPGUNSMEMBER3}} gives:

Alternate userbox {{User:AliveFreeHappy/userbox/cartridge}} gives:

This user is a member of
WikiProject Firearms (TODO)

Barnstar

{{The Firearms Barnstar|put your message here ~~~~}}—an award placed at another user's talk page for improving firearm-related articles.

		The Firearms Barnstar
		{{{1}}}

Project banner

The {{WikiProject Firearms}} project banner template should be added (not subst:ed) to the talk page of any article within the scope of the project. All parameters listed below are optional, however the article should at least be given a class rating.

{{WikiProject Firearms
 |class=
 |importance=
 |attention=
 |needs-infobox=
 |needs-image=
 |A-Class=
 |listas=
}}

General parameters:

• class – Denotes the rating for the article based on the quality scale. See the assessment page for more details
• importance - See the assessment page for more details
• attention - "yes" - flags the article as needing immediate attention and adds it to the Firearms articles needing attention category.
• needs-infobox - "yes" - adds article to the Firearms articles needing infoboxes category.
• needs-image - "yes" - adds article to the Wikipedia requested images of firearms category.
• A-Class - "pass", "current", "fail" - denotes that a request for A-Class review is either in progress ("current") or has been completed ("pass" or "fail" according to the review result).

Resources

• Category:Firearms
• Category:WikiProject Firearms
• Category:Unassessed Firearms articles
• Category:Stub-Class Firearms articles
• Category:Start-Class Firearms articles
• Category:Firearms articles needing an image‎
• Wikipedia:WikiProject_Firearms/Watchlist

Related projects

Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Weaponry task force