The document provides a brief history of different pistol types from the 1600s to present. It describes the flintlock pistol used by pirates which was loaded via a metal rod and hammer and could not fire when wet. It also mentions the powerful Magnum pistol invented for use in cars and the 92F pistol, the flagship model of an Italian gunmaker intended to replace an earlier Model 951. A timeline of pistol eras from the 1600s to present is also included.

1. History of the pistol By: McVin

3. used metal rod to stuff the ball and gunpowder down the barrel then pulled the hammer ( a.k.a the cock, heehee) back to fire

4. could not be used when wet

6. invented because of the change of getaway vehicles (horses to cars)

8. made as the successor to the Model 951 pistol