Were gunblades ever a thing?

by Chilly5

I'm talkin' swords with a pistol hilt.

Here's a google image search: https://www.google.com/search?q=gunblade&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=nqTnUvO6DdCJogTXoYLwDA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667

It seems like it's not too far off a concept from musket+bayonet. And could even shave time in a fight close quarters (where reloading wouldn't really be a concern) as you can draw just one weapon instead of two.

Ave_Imperator555

These right here are German made Axe Pistols used mostly by Cavalry.

http://firearmshistory.blogspot.com/2010/12/combined-firearms-axes.html

The polish cavalry also adopted them in the 17th century I believe. They were really only used during the 16th and 17th century during pike and shot era of European warfare and became obsolete once the mass volley becomes popular.