What year was the first hand gun made?

Answer 1

The first "Hand Held" firearms were called HAND GUNS. Therefore, all long guns (muskets, rifles, pistols, etc.) were "Hand Guns." Cannons were called guns. The first known hand held firearms were in ancient China during the Mongol invasions in the 13th century.

Answer 2

The Chinese weapon called the Hand Cannon ranks as the first known handgun and the earliest known examples are from around 1271 CE.

Answer 3

1893 is the generally accepted date for the Borchardt c-93. See link below.