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Hand cannons, based on an earlier fire lance model, evolved into the modern handgun used today. They are made up of a cylindrical tube where firelit gunpowder forces a projectile out of an opening. Originating from China in the 13th century, the use of hand cannons quickly spread to Europe.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Object Description

Hand cannon (chong)

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