How Would Victorian-Era Firearms Fare Against Dinosaurs?

In a world that takes place during the Victorian era (1837-1901), how effective would period-accurate firearms be against something similar to a dinosaur? As a brief aside, I will accept weaponry from other parts of the world, not just Britain, but that is the time period I'm looking for.

Additionally, there are multiple types of dinosaurs, so for further specificity, let's say that I'm pitting Victorian era firearms against (in separate scenarios) a Tyrannosaurus rex, a pack of velociraptors, and/or an angry ankylosaurus.

Notes/Summary:

• Could Victorian firearms deal lethal damage to one of the above dinosaurs?
• Would these weapons be the most effective way to kill said dinosaurs?
• If there is no good solution to killing a dinosaur with Victorian firearms, what would it take (still within the capabilities of the time period) to kill a dinosaur?

posted over 4 years ago

Ely Miller‭

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