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A Luristanian bronze spearhead

Picture of a bronze dagger, possibly Luristanian

1-4, 5-8, 9-11 are bronze arrowheads. The broad blades and large size make them ideal for shooting large game and humans. They cause massive bleeding and quick death.

12-19 and 23-28 are bronze arrowheads. They are lightweight, cheap and easy to…

Picture of an AK-47, a Soviet rifle adopted widely for use by former Soviet states, many less industrialized states, non-state actors, and many individuals. Noted for reliability and simplicity.

This is a picture of the M4 rifle. The M4 is the standard rifle of the US Army. It is chambered in 5.56 NATO and is capable of semi-automatic or burst fire. It is a shorter version of the M16. It is very accurate and uses a 30-round magazine.

This is a box of spear points and butts held by the Lisanby Museum at JMU. The points include both old bronze and recent iron points of several types. The points would be attached to the top of a wooden shaft, the butts to the bottom. The butts are…

This is a box of axes, knives, and daggers held in the Lisanby collection. There are several types of axes, for woodworking or combat, some adze-axes for woodworking, and two daggers or knives. The items are from varied cultures. Most are bronze and…

Jian is the Chinese term for a double-edged straight sword. The jian/sword discussed here is believed to have belonged to the Goujian, King of Yue near the end of the Spring and Autumn period..

The bronze jian were first used by the Zhou dynasty…

Jian is the Chinese term for a double-edged straight sword. The jian/sword discussed here refers specifically to the bronze type made during 481-221 BC, of which this is an example.

The bronze jian were first used by the Zhou dynasty during the…

Made of several parts imported to, assembled in, and decorated in Greece. Rasak-type wood buttstock overlaid with silver decorations. Imported flintlock; maker’s mark illegible, not fully functional. Imported .57 caliber smoothbore barrel, maker…