In fact, the guns they were carrying at that time were German-made guns, that is, German rifles. When the Mongolian princes went out, the pomp could be said to be very grand. According to the pictures left behind, it can be seen that when they went out, the guards behind them were carrying many weapons, and these weapons were later called It's a very impressive weapon.
In fact, if you look at these weapons now, it is difficult to judge what kind of weapons they are based on the pictures. However, if you compare them carefully, you will find that they are actually very similar to German-made rifles. . In fact, Germany had already begun to invent rifles in 1867, and in the following decades there were continuous improvements and many models. During the Westernization Movement, Li Hongzhang actually purchased a large number of guns from Germany, and among them were German rifles.
In fact, when the Mongolian prince went out later, he was followed by soldiers protecting him. They all carried such guns, and these guns were actually the guns that Li Hongzhang came from Germany at that time. Firearms Purchased. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, even though the Mongolian prince knew that the current situation was not very advantageous, he still led his soldiers with great fanfare when going out, carrying the rifle he had just purchased. This behavior actually attracted the attention of many people. .
In fact, at that time, our country did not have the strength to create such weapons, so we all used external purchases to meet the country's weapons needs.