Firearms specialist to give talk on pistols at Market Harborough Historical Society
Published 29th Sep 2026, 13:15 BST
A special talk about the history of firearms will be held in Market Harborough next month with people invited to learn about pistol design and use.
Market Harborough Historical Society will welcome Alan Shaw, a firearms expert, to the Methodist Church Hall, in Northampton Road.
The event will focus on handguns, looking at the oldest firearm from around 11th century to the relatively newest ones, like those used in the First World War.
People can expect to learn about Matchlocks, Wheel-Locks, Box-Locks and Flintlocks, as well as more recognisable pistols from well-known manufacturers like Colt, Smith & Wesson, Mauser, Browning, Luger and Webley.
The talk will be held at 7.30pm on October 14.
Visit for https://www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.org/ more information.