Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. projectile weapons
7. [projectile weapons with explosive propellant]
8. firearms

Narrower term/s

• [artillery by form][+]
  • cannons (artillery) [+]
    • demi-cannons
    • pedreros
    • serpentines (cannons)
    • culverins [+]
      • demi-culverins
      • minions
      • robinets (cannons)
      • sakers
    • falcons (cannons)
    • falconets
    • bombards (cannons)
    • carronades
  • self-propelled artillery
  • howitzers
  • mortars (artillery)
  • rifles (artillery)
  • machine guns [NP] [+]
    • Gatling guns
    • submachine guns [NP]
  • breech-loading artillery
  • muzzle-loading artillery
• [artillery by function][+]
  • antiaircraft guns
  • antitank guns
  • siege artillery
  • rocket launchers [+]
    • bazookas (rocket launchers)
• [artillery by location or context][+]
  • field artillery
  • garrison artillery
  • railway artillery
  • coastal artillery
  • naval guns
• [temporary alphabetical list: artillery][+]
  • field rifles
  • proving mortar
  • recoilless guns
  • recoilless rifles
  • volley guns
  • spotting rifles
  • swivel guns

Anotations

Scope note:

Relatively large firearms, generally having a bore of over one inch in diameter, designed to be supported on a gun mount or carriage when operated and requiring a crew of at least two people. Included are mounted guns, cannon, mortars, anti-aircraft weaponry, and other types of large-caliber firearms.