When did smokeless gunpowder come into common use?

Smokeless gunpowder became common in military use during the late 19th century, particularly after the introduction of smokeless powders like nitrocellulose in the 1880s. The French army was among the first to adopt it in 1886, followed by other nations as its advantages over traditional black powder became evident. By the early 1900s, smokeless gunpowder had largely replaced black powder in most firearms and artillery.