Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1886

the first self-powered machine gun, invented by Sir Hiram Maxim in 1884

The Krag–Jørgensen is a repeating bolt-action rifle designed by the Norwegians Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen in the late 19th century. It was adopted as a standard arm by Norway, Denmark, and the United States. About 300 were delivered to Boer forces of the South African Republic.

1886 French naval artillery

first military smokeless gunpowder cartridge

type of bolt-action rifle