Where were the first guns made?

Gunpowder came before the gun and was made in China. It was first used to treat skin infections and the in the 10 th century the Chinese Fire Lance was developed. This is considered by historians as the first gun. By the 13 th century gunpowder had reached Europe and the cannon was produced in 1320 in Italy. The cannon was the primary use of the gunpowder until the lock was developed in the 15th century. Samuel Colt is given the credit for the invention of the pistol.