Tula State Museum of Weapons is of great interest for both residents and tourists.How began his story?In 1712, Peter the Great ordered the construction of the ancient city of Tula, the country's first state arms factory.Twelve years have passed.After such a long time, the Senate issued a decree stating the need to set up at the factory assembly, which would have included various samples of weapons.It should be recognized that the idea has been truly remarkable.During the reign of Catherine the Great Chamber, this model was considered the preferred weapons of the museum, located at the plant.Its exhibits for many years been available only for guests from abroad, the generals, ministers and members of the royal family.Currently Tula Arms Museum, which is at the end of the summer of 1996 was established by the Government of the Russian Federation, opened its doors to all comers, everyone can come freely in a historic building situated in the territory of the local Kremlin.People go here incessant flow, and this is not surprising, because there are so many interesting things.
From the history of arms
Even in ancient times, was the beginning of local arms case.It was really a very long time.It all began 400 years ago, and even earlier.It was then and started this noble cause, the purpose of which is to serve the Russian people and the homeland.After some time, the city is not only to produce weapons, but also conducted art processing of wood and metal.But how it all began?
In XVI-XVII centuries the local Kremlin fortress and all the territory located nearby, were the center of the protective boundary, lies on the southern outskirts of the country.Not surprisingly, Tula did not know a quiet and measured life, after recurrent clashes with the enemy.As a result of such events townsmen blacksmiths ceased manufacture only the instruments of production, and began to produce weapons.Sooner or later it had to happen.Arriving at the Tula Museum of weapons, photos of which affect its beauty, you can learn many interesting facts.Visitors will not only admire the exhibits, but also get useful information.
progression of arms greatly helped by the fact that near Dedoslavlya located in thirty-two kilometers from the city, is a deposit of iron ore.In general, the circumstances for Tula formed the most favorable way.
Some exhibits mode
The museum has an exhibition where you can see the cold steel.Here are the samples used in the national army in the XVII-XX centuries.In addition, there are weapons used in Western Europe: sabers, swords and broadswords.All of them are dated XIX-XX centuries.In the museum you can admire and machetes, common in the East.Here it quite a lot.To see it, and people go to Tula Arms Museum, whose operation should know everyone who is going to visit it.The doors of the institution open from 10:00 to 16:45.Note, however, that the employees go for lunch.It lasts from 13:00 to 14:00.On Monday and Tuesday, the museum does not work, cleanup day is held on the final Thursday of the month.
weapon before and after the reign of Peter I
Before the accession of Peter I used Shestoperov soldiers, poleaxes and spears.This weapon was far from perfect.With the accession of Peter I changed everything.Immediately became widespread Western European weapons, especially swords.Interestingly, at the beginning of the XVIII century, they were like ordinary soldiers and officers, and at the end of the century there were only the latter.It should be noted that in the battle while the sword is not used, it was used for other purposes.For example, the officer was guided to it by building the line.To see it with my own eyes, it is recommended to visit the Museum of weapons.Tula, by the way, is very popular with tourists, and this is understandable.Museum lovers like a magnet for weapons.
Checkers and sabers
At the beginning of the XIX century to replace the swords and broadswords came all sorts of bombs and swords.The weapon turned out to be more convenient and reliable.Checker, unlike swords, notable for its handle, on which there is no guard.According to the type of weapon used by Caucasians.The Cossacks have decided that for the Russian army and it's great.After some time, it was considered an authorized checker arms and widely spread.It is in those exhibits.The only city where there is so magnificent Museum of weapons - Tula.Helm, who performed in the form of building, attracts admiring glances, impossible to pass by.
Turkish and Caucasian weapons
The exposition Tula Museum presented some very interesting specimens of cold steel, used in the East.Here you can find out what the Turkish scimitar, which was used in the battles of the Janissaries in the XVIII-XIX centuries, to see the Syrian KHOPESH, considered a subspecies of the combat sickle.He appeared at the end of the second millennium BC.e.
The museum has a lot of Caucasian weapons, visitors become aware, what is the difference between a dagger called Bebutov and kama.If the first curved blade, then the second - level, and concludes it is very sharp and thin finish that can easily pass through the armor.For the manufacture of sticks in the east used bone and horn.Tula arms museum to visit, if only to get food for the mind, learn a lot of new, previously unknown.And after the tour experience will be very much.
Chris kukri, trumbash, ping
The museum also presents a Malay dagger named Chris, has a very unusual curved blade, symbolizing a sacred snake.It looks nice and original.
Nepali knife called the kukri notable quite heavy blade.Interestingly, his blade resembles a Turkish scimitar.In addition, the exhibition can be seen bladed weapons used in Africa, for example, a knife or a cleaver called trumbash distributed in the tribes living in the center of the country.Its blade is shaped like a sickle.Attention is also drawn exotic African knives designed for throwing, which is called ping.Curved and flat blade of such weapons is remarkable distinctive branches.These two sides are sharpened and are made in the form of a sheet.One end of the arms wrapped in braid made from plant fiber, and used as a handle.It should be noted that it is very convenient to use.
rifles, pistols, blunderbusses, carbines
Tula State Museum of Weapons is also famous collection of firearms that can be seen only here.Looking unwittingly stops on exhibits used in the XVIII-XX centuries in the Russian army.In addition, there are guns and pistols, who controlled the gunsmiths East and Western Europe.Looking at them, visitors experience a genuine admiration.
Interestingly, in the national army of XVIII-XIX centuries in all types of troops was a kind of firearms.This is quite an interesting fact.Appearance was identical weapons, and the caliber, size, and many other times had significant differences.The infantry used by the officers, guards, soldiers and Jaeger rifles also were in demand and threaded fittings.As for the cavalry, there were needed guns, gun dragoon, blunderbusses, hussar and cuirassier rifles.But this is not an exhaustive list of weapons.The Russian army officers were also distributed, dragoon, guards, pioneering, cuirassier, hussar and artillery guns.Tula arms museum has exhibits and such.Visitors to permanently stop in front of them to enjoy a little longer.
Collection SI Mosin
The museum certainly is something to see.But apart is the large collection of firearms, which made the SI Mosin.Nothing like this in any other country.This magnificent collection is famous as the prototypes, dated 1885, and carbines, relating to the period of the Second World War.People are delighted with them.This collection makes the collection of weapons, perhaps the most important and interesting in the world.And this no one would argue.Tula arms museum - an amazing place that deserves attention.
