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a gunsmith of Vienna in 1498, and by Augustus Kotter of Nuremberg in 1520. Some scholars allege that, at the end of the 15th century, Kollner's works used only straight grooves, and that it was not until he received help from Kotter that a working spiral-grooved firearm was made. There may have been attempts even earlier than this, as the main inspiration of rifled firearms came from archers and crossbowmen who realized that their projectiles flew far faster and more accurately

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