While the 11 most important guns in history is a good read, the most important firearm inventors in history is more interesting. Here are some I think that change history: Browning, Mauser, Stoner, Kalashnikov, Ferguson {first successful breech loading military rifle} Colt {percussion revolver}, Smith and Wesson {bored thru revolver cylinder} Maxim, Garand, Williams {.30 carbine} Borchardt {semi auto pistol}. I know there are more.........<><Duce