It was said to be the best known infantry weapon used by the Europeans.
We did not foresee a need to develop infantry weapons for space.
"We need an infantry weapon, one that can be carried and used by foot soldiers."
However, the service life of the M1895 as a first-line infantry weapon was soon to end.
By the early 20th century, infantry weapons had become more powerful, forcing most artillery away from the front lines.
The museum serves as Russia's monument to an infantry weapon and to the workers who have made it for 61 years.
The Minié rifle was an important infantry weapon in the mid-19th century.
When used as an infantry weapon, a bipod was employed.
The main infantry weapon throughout the Cycle is the cone rifle.
In practice, they did not replace the bolt action rifle as a standard infantry weapon.