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Famous Gun Calibers Trivia Quiz

See how well you really know those famous guns.

A multiple-choice quiz by freddysonelm. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
freddysonelm

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,633

Updated
Oct 29 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1983

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (8/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 78 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Known as the "Tommy Gun", the M1 Thompson shoots what bullet? Hint

.40 acp

.45 acp

.38 special

.50 acp

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Question 2 of 10

2. The famous AK-47 shoots what bullet? Hint

7.62x54 mm

7.62x39mm

7.62x35 mm

7.62x47 mm

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following can a Desert Eagle be chambered in? Hint

.44 mag

.357 mag

.22 mag

.60 mag

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Question 4 of 10

4. What caliber is the M1 carbine? Hint

30-06 caliber

.45 caliber

.30 caliber

.40 caliber

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does the German MP-40 shoot? Hint

.40mm

30mm

10mm

9mm

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the M1 Garand shoot? Hint

30-06

30-60

30-30

03-06

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following calibers would a C.S. Richmond musket be? Hint

.65 cal cartridge

.65 cal ball

.58 cal ball

.58 cal cartridge

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Question 8 of 10

8. I'm sure you've heard of the M-16, but what does it shoot? Hint

5.56 NATO

5.16 NATO

7.62 NATO

5.45 NATO

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does the Glock 17 shoot? Hint

9mm

.45acp

.40mm

.22mm

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Question 10 of 10

10. In an old flintlock musket, what does the gunpowder do to propel the ball or shot? Hint

Falls out

Explodes

Burns

Melts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Known as the "Tommy Gun", the M1 Thompson shoots what bullet?

Answer: .45 acp

The "Chicago Typewriter" shoots the powerful .45.

2. The famous AK-47 shoots what bullet?

Answer: 7.62x39mm

Actually when the AK-47 was being tested in the mid 1940s the bullet shells were so top secret that after firing they were collected and reloaded or destroyed.

3. Which of the following can a Desert Eagle be chambered in?

Answer: .44 mag

As well as the .44 mag, it can be chambered in the .357 mag and the whopping .50 cal. The calibre can be changed by simply sliding on a new barrel. In 1987, Magnum Research made a failed .41 magnum version. Magnum Research also makes a "Baby Eagle" that is chambered in 9mm or .40 S&W.

4. What caliber is the M1 carbine?

Answer: .30 caliber

The M1 carbine shoots the moderate power .30 caliber cartridge. The M1 carbine was actually made to replace the pistol for American troops during WWII and the Korean War.

5. What does the German MP-40 shoot?

Answer: 9mm

The German MP-40 along with the famous Luger shoot the 9mm.

6. What does the M1 Garand shoot?

Answer: 30-06

The M1 Garand was used by the Americans in WWII and is a powerful and accurate weapon. It shoots the 30-06 cartridge.

7. Which of the following calibers would a C.S. Richmond musket be?

Answer: .58 cal ball

The C.S. Richmond musket was produced by the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War. The Richmond was actually made more of than any Confederate musket. It shot a .58 caliber ball, muskets cannot shoot cartrides.

8. I'm sure you've heard of the M-16, but what does it shoot?

Answer: 5.56 NATO

It is also known as the .223 Remington bullet.

9. What does the Glock 17 shoot?

Answer: 9mm

Along with most Glocks, the Glock 17 shoots the 9mm.

10. In an old flintlock musket, what does the gunpowder do to propel the ball or shot?

Answer: Burns

Contrary to popular belief gunpowder actually burns and does not explode. When the primer is hit by the firing pin it explodes BURNING the gunpowder, which builds up gas within the shell propelling the shot through the barrel.

Source: Author freddysonelm

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