Bird gun
| Bird gun | |
|---|---|
Korean bird gun, 19th century. | |
| Type | Musket |
| Place of origin | Ming China, Joseon |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1558–1895 |
| Used by | |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Qi Jiguang, King Seonjo |
| Produced | 1558–1621 (in China) 1592-1895 (in Korea) |
| Variants | Rifle |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 104-140 cm |
| Action | Snap matchlock |
| Rate of fire | User dependent, usually 1-2 rounds a minute |
| Feed system | Muzzle-loaded |
Bird gun (Chinese: 鳥銃; pinyin: Niǎo chòng, Korean: 조총; Hanja: 鳥銃; RR: jochong; MR: choch'ong) is the Chinese and Korean name for snap matchlock muskets.: 187 : 206