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Adds historical black powder firearms, from flintlock and caplock muskets to pistols and cannons, with gunsmithing benches, powder production, and ammunition crafting.

Contents (9)
  1. Overview
  2. Guides
  3. Processes
  4. Items
  5. Blocks
  6. Mobs
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Related mods

Overview

The Old Guns Mod introduces a variety of historical black powder firearms and heavy artillery to Minecraft, focusing on the era of Matchlocks, Flintlocks, and Percussion Caps. Unlike modern weapon mods, Old Guns emphasizes a slow, methodical combat style where every shot counts. Players must manage individual components like gunpowder, projectiles, and ramrods to maintain their arsenal. The mod is designed for 'Base Defense,' providing powerful stationary cannons and high-damage muskets that are devastating against mobs but require significant time to reload.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Building and Firing a Naval CannonCrafting Recipes in Old GunsWhile recipes may vary slightly based on installed compatibility mods, the standard patterns are as follows: Musket…How to Build a Naval Cannon and Congreve Rocket StandOld Guns includes artillery pieces that use the same powder and ammunition economy as the handguns. Naval Cannon The…How to Craft a Flintlock Musket from ScratchHow to Craft and Use the Gunsmith's BenchThe Gunsmith's Bench is the core workstation for every firearm in Old Guns. Place it down and right-click it to open…How to Make Black Powder and AmmunitionEvery muzzleloader in Old Guns needs powder and a projectile. Powder comes in three grades, and each grade has a dry…How to Progress from Matchlock to CaplockOld Guns is built around three ignition eras. Each era has its own mechanism, and the mechanism determines which guns…How to Reload a MuzzleloaderMuzzleloaders do not take magazines. You load each shot by hand, either directly or with a powder horn . Direct…How to Repair and Maintain FirearmsGuns wear out with use. Old Guns gives you dedicated repair items so you do not have to rebuild a gun from scratch.…Making Black Powder and Liquid NiterOld Guns Ammunition and ComponentsProjectiles Lead Balls : The standard ammunition. Requires lead ingots (or iron if lead is unavailable). Iron Balls :…Old Guns Artillery and Base DefenseFor defending structures, the mod provides heavy stationary weaponry. The Cannon The Cannon is a block-based entity…Old Guns Core MechanicsThe Loading Process Firearms in this mod do not use a simple 'right-click to fire' mechanic. Instead, they follow a…Old Guns FirearmsFirearms are divided into three technological tiers: Matchlock, Flintlock, and Percussion Cap . Weapon Type Tier…Reloading Muzzleloaders with Powder Horns and Cartridges

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 13oldguns:gunsmiths_bench_shaped · 116oldguns:firearm_muzzleloader_reload_shapeless · 91oldguns:firearm_muzzleloader_powder_horn_reload_shapeless · 57oldguns:gunsmiths_bench_shapeless · 53oldguns:gunsmiths_bench_hacksaw_shapeless · 15oldguns:gunsmiths_bench_mortar_and_pestle_shapeless · 7oldguns:mortar_and_pestle_shapeless · 7

Items

186 items · showing 24. Browse all →

Bark StrandsBlasting PowderBlasting Powder StickBrass IngotBrass NuggetCaplock ArquebusCaplock BlunderbussCaplock Blunderbuss PistolCaplock CaliverCaplock DerringerCaplock Doublebarrel BlunderbussCaplock Duckfoot DerringerCaplock Long MusketCaplock MechanismCaplock MusketCaplock MusketoonCaplock Pepperbox PistolCaplock PistolCaplock Repair PartsDesign NotesDiamond Gear SetDiamond Trigger AssemblyFirearm Repair KitFlintlock Arquebus

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Blocks

Blasting Powder StickBlock of High-grade Black PowderBlock of Low-grade Black PowderBlock of Medium-grade Black PowderBlock of Wet High-grade Black PowderBlock of Wet Low-grade Black PowderBlock of Wet Medium-grade Black PowderCauldron of Liquid NiterCongreve Rocket StandGunsmith's BenchHigh-grade Black Powder CakeLiquid NiterMedium Naval CannonNiter BeddingWet High-grade Black Powder Cake

Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Harquebusier SkeletonMusketeer Skeleton

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft a Flintlock Mechanism?
Flintlock Mechanisms are made at the Gunsmith's Bench using the gunsmiths_bench_shaped recipe type, typically from iron and flint components. Check the Gunsmith's Bench recipe list in-game for the exact layout.
How do I make Black Powder?
Black Powder comes in Low-grade, Medium-grade, and High-grade variants, crafted via mortar_and_pestle_shapeless or gunsmiths_bench_mortar_and_pestle_shapeless recipes. Wet Black Powder blocks can be produced and then dried into their dry block forms.
How do I get Liquid Niter?
Liquid Niter is produced in a Cauldron of Liquid Niter, which is a placed block in the world. It can be collected into Liquid Niter Bottles or a Liquid Niter Bucket.
How do I load a muzzleloader firearm?
Use the firearm_muzzleloader_reload_shapeless recipe by combining the gun with powder and a projectile, or use the firearm_muzzleloader_powder_horn_reload_shapeless recipe with a powder horn. Both recipes are performed in the player's inventory crafting grid.
What ammo types can I load into my gun?
Available projectiles include Large Lead Musket Ball, Large Iron Musket Ball, Large Lead Buckshot, Large Iron Buckshot, Large Lead Birdshot, and Large Iron Birdshot, plus their Paper Cartridge variants. Stone versions of Musket Ball and Birdshot also exist.
How do I repair a broken firearm?
Use a Firearm Repair Kit, or craft the appropriate Repair Parts (Flintlock Repair Parts, Caplock Repair Parts, or Matchlock Repair Parts) at the Gunsmith's Bench. Repair Parts are tier-specific to the lock mechanism.
What is the Gunsmith's Bench used for?
The Gunsmith's Bench is the primary crafting station for firearms, mechanisms, barrels, stocks, and repair parts. It supports shaped, shapeless, hacksaw, and mortar-and-pestle recipe types.
How do I make a Hacksaw and what is it for?
The Hacksaw is used in gunsmiths_bench_hacksaw_shapeless recipes at the Gunsmith's Bench. It is required for cutting metal components like barrels and gears.
How do I craft a Congreve Rocket Stand?
The Congreve Rocket Stand is a placeable block crafted at the Gunsmith's Bench. It is used to launch Congreve-style rockets in the world.
What are the differences between Matchlock, Flintlock, and Caplock firearms?
Each lock type has its own Mechanism item (Matchlock Mechanism, Flintlock Mechanism, Caplock Mechanism) and its own Repair Parts. Firearms are grouped by lock type, such as Matchlock Musket, Flintlock Musket, and Caplock Musket.
How do I make a Medium Naval Cannon?
The Medium Naval Cannon is a placeable block crafted at the Gunsmith's Bench using components like the Large Iron Cannon Barrel, Large Wooden Naval Carriage, and Large Wooden Carriage Wheel. It is a stationary emplacement rather than a handheld firearm.
What is Niter Bedding used for?
Niter Bedding is a placed block involved in producing niter for black powder. It works alongside the Cauldron of Liquid Niter in the powder production chain.