Bullet Collection (page 8)

Artillery of the air by G. H. Davis
Big guns with wings: the artillery of the air grows heavier and more powerful year by year. The variety of shells and bullets in use by aircraft during the Second World War. Date: 1943

Money and munitions by G. H. Davis
Money and munitions: an illustrated armament catalogue. Pictures showing the various costs of the weapons used during the Second World War, ranging from a battleship at 8, 000

German armoured car with bullet holes - Munich
A German armoured car with nine bullet holes marked on it, which took part in the civil unrest in Munich - May 1st and 2nd 1919.. Date: 1919

Mr Asquith inspecting a plane, Western Front, WW1
The British Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith, visiting the Western Front during World War One. He is inspecting a plane full of bullet holes which has just returned from a flight

Body armour and visors by G. H. Davis
Body armour and visors: medieval style protection for the British army during the Second World War. This protection stops small

Woman in a motorbike sidecar
A woman sitting in a bullet-shaped motorbike sidecar. Date: 1920s

Bullet-holes in the walls and windows of an Ypres convent
War damage in a church belonging to a convent of nuns in the French town of Ypres during the First World War. 1916

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1948
A blonde bombshell model wearing the Roussel suspender belt garment, with bullet padding bra. 1948

Robinson Magician
William Ellsworth Robinson, stage name Chung Ling Soo, enjoyed a successful career as a stage magician until his catching-a-bullet-in-his-mouth trick went fatally wrong... 1861 - 1918

Francesco I d Este Suffers Mortal Blow Bullet
Artokoloro

Stop action of Christmas ornaments filled with colored water and exploding form bullet impact

WWII: SERVICEMEN, c1943. Unidentified American servicemen. Photograph, c1943

MOSCOW, c1917. A bullet-riddled church in Moscow, Russia, damaged during the Russian Revolution. Photograph by James Maxwell Pringle, 1917 or 1918

MOSCOW, c1917. A bullet-riddled building in Moscow, Russia, damaged during the Russian Revolution. Photograph by James Maxwell Pringle, 1917 or 1918

MOSCOW, c1917. Bullet-riddled buildings in Moscow, Russia, shortly after the Russian Revolution. Photograph by James Maxwell Pringle, 1917 or 1918

WWII: SOLDIER, c1943. American soldier Tony Gaudiello inspecting a kit containing concentrated food, emergency rations, a frying pan, knife, lighter, compass, bullets, gloves, and insecticide

RUSSIAN COSSACK, 1930s. A Cossack from the Kuban region of southern Russia. Photograph, 1930s

Antique illustration of cartridge gun mechanism

loading strip
Antique illustration of a loading strip

Projectiles
Vintage engraving of a bullet, Shrapnel and Segment Shells

Bullets and projectiles
Illustration of a bullets and projectiles

X-RAY OF AUTOMATIC PISTOL. American, 1928

BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U. S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as
BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as one of the Three Musketeers, together with Mexican revolutionary leaders Francisco Pancho Villa (left)

Determination: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Determination - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a mans determination. ~ Tommy Lasorda

U. S. Army soldier scouts for enemy activity during an operation in Afghanistan
February 13, 2010 - U.S. Army soldier scouts for enemy activity during an operation in the Helmand province of Afghanistan

Machine gun post at a prison in Baghdad, Iraq

7. 62mm belted rounds with ammunition box
7.62mm belted rounds with ammunition box. Bullets with the red tip are traser rounds

Spent. 50-caliber machine gun shell casings sit inside wooden boxes
September 23, 2005 - Spent.50-caliber machine gun shell casings sit inside wooden boxes after a training evolution at a firing range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Soldier engages targets downrange on the M2. 50 caliber machine gun
August 15, 2012 - Soldier engages targets downrange as assistant gunner watches during qualifications on the M2.50 caliber machine gun at the temporary machine gun range

U. S. Contractor firing the PKM 7. 62 machine gun
U.S. Contractor firing the automatic PKM 7.62 machine gun on the firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

A U. S. Marine fires an M2. 50 caliber machine gun
April 27, 2013 - A U.S. Marine fires an M2.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise using crew-served weapons in Al Galail, Qatar, for Eagle Resolve 2013

A Sailor fires an M-240B machine gun aboard USS Enterprise
September 13, 2012 - A Sailor fires an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

A Sailor fires a weapon
Camp Beuhring, Kuwait, April 26, 2007 - A Sailor fires a weapon during an enhanced marksmanship program exercise

Sailors fire M240 machine guns on the fantail aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 7, 2012 - Sailors fire M240 machine guns during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

A box of live M2. 50 caliber machine gun ammunition
A box of live M2.50 caliber machine gun ammunition and a cranial lays on a CH-46E Sea Knight ready for an aerial gunner training exercise

U. S. Air Force soldier fires the Mk48 super SAW machine gun
U.S. Air Force soldier fires the Mk48 super SAW machine gun at the off-base firing range near forward operating base Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan

Spent brass and disintegrated links are all that were left of the M-2.50-caliber portion of a machine gun shoot

A Marine engages targets with an M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon during a live-fire exercise on the machine gun range at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia

U. S. Navy Airman fires an M-240B machine gun aboard USS Essex
October 28, 2010 - U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman fires an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

Airmen tests their skills at the shooting range
March 15, 2007 - Airmen test their skills at the Osan Air Base, South Korea, shooting range

Gunners Mate fires an M2. 50-caliber machine gun
Arta Region, Djibouti, March 11, 2014 - Gunners Mate fires an M2.50-caliber machine gun during sustainment training at a range in the Arta Region of Djibouti

Naval Aircrewman fires a. 50-caliber machine gun from a MH-60S Knighthawk
Atlantic Ocean, September 6, 2012 - Naval Aircrewman in an MH-60S Knighthawk fires a.50-caliber machine gun at an MK-25 smoke target

A soldier fires three round bursts from a M4 carbine assault rifle
Dhi Qar Province, Iraq, June 28, 2006 - U.S. Navy Air Warfare Systems Operator fires three round bursts from a M4 carbine assault rifle during a weapons familiarization exercise

A corpsman fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2006 - A corpsman fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon at the Su Song Ri Range during Exercise Foal Eagle 2006

A PK 7. 62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom
A PK 7.62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Lance Corporal waits for his turn on the M-2. 50-caliber machine gun
June 13, 2006 - Lance Corporal waits for his turn on the M-2.50-caliber machine gun

Naval Aircrewman manning a. 50 caliber machine gun aboard a MH-60 Seahawk
Atlantic Ocean, September 5, 2012 - Naval Aircrewman awaits permission to conduct a.50-caliber machine gun shoot aboard a MH-60 Seahawk helicopter

The MATADOR light anti-tank weapon (NLAW)

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"From Revolution to Innovation: The Impact of the Bullet" The bullet, a small but mighty invention, has played a significant role in shaping history and revolutionizing warfare. In 1848, the first issue of the Colt Dragoon Model 1848 revolver brought about a new era of firepower. This British-made weapon by G. H. Davis became synonymous with power and precision. During the Mexican Revolution in 1913, Francisco Pancho Villa led his troops fearlessly while donning bandoliers filled with bullets. His iconic image symbolized strength and resilience as he fought for freedom against oppressive forces. In World War II's brutal Battle of Stalingrad, house-to-house fighting showcased the devastating impact of bullets on both sides. The relentless exchange of gunfire left scars that would forever be etched into history. However, not all uses of they are associated with conflict and destruction. Japan's Shinkansen train system revolutionized transportation as these high-speed "bullet trains" raced across Kyushu and Osaka stations in Asia. These sleek marvels demonstrated Japan's commitment to progress and efficiency. Meanwhile, an advertisement for J. Roussel underwear from 1949 cleverly incorporated bullet imagery to emphasize their product's durability - highlighting how even undergarments could withstand anything life threw at them. Bullets have also been used as symbols during times of peace activism. During the Vietnam War in 1970, a U. S soldier adorned himself with religious medals alongside a peace symbol while wearing a bandolier filled with bullets - representing hope amidst chaos. Even traditional Greek costumes embraced bullet-inspired designs as three men proudly displayed their heritage through intricately decorated attire during festivities in Athens. Lastly, Canadian World War One patriotic postcards depicted soldiers armed with rifles loaded with bullets standing tall against adversity - reminding us that sometimes it is necessary to fight for what we believe in. Whether it be on battlefields or within technological advancements like high-speed trains, the bullet has left an indelible mark on our history.