Definition: Afterguns (also known as after-guns) are guns that were primarily designed for use by soldiers on battlefields during World War II and the Korean War, but they have been used in modern conflicts such as the American Revolutionary War and the Spanish Civil War. They typically had a larger caliber than standard rifles, allowing for greater range and accuracy. The term 'afterguns' is derived from the word "after-fire" in military terminology, which refers to the aftermath of an assault or battle.