Modern Small Arms and Related Infantry Weapons

Capable small arms still drive the victory for the standard infantryman along today's tech-heavy battlefields.

There are a total of 641 Modern Small Arms and Related Infantry Weapons in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.

Other small arms such as ATGMs (Anti-Tank Guided Missile) launchers and hand grenades are also included in this listing for their man-portable qualities.

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2B11 Sani (Sleigh)
Introduced during the Cold War in 1981, the 2B11 Sani 120mm mortar series persists in service with Russian forces.

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2B9 Vasilek (Cornflower)
Introduced during the 1980s, the 2B9 Vailek 82mm gun-mortar is still in use with modern Russian airborne forces.

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AC58 (Anti-Char, 58mm)
The AC58 is a French Army anti-tank rifle grenade adopted in 1958.

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Accuracy International AW50
The Accuracy International AW50 is a heavy duty battlefield rifle able to fire various types of ammunition against armored and unarmored targets.

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Accuracy International AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum)
Introduced in 1996, the Accuracy International AWM is a proven favorite for special police and military forces the world over.

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Accuracy International AX (Series)
The well-regarded Accuracy International AX series comprises the AX308 and AXMC models.

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Accuracy International L115
The L115 sniper rifle is the British Army adaptation of the Artic Warfare Super Magnum produced by Accuracy International.

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Accuracy International L96
The Accuracy International L96 is the standard sniper rifle of the British Army.

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Agram 2000
Only a few examples of the Croatian Agran 2000 submachine are believed to have been produced since 1997.

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AirTronic GS-777
The AirTronic GS-777 is a viable lightweight recoilless rifle design fired from the shoulder.

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AirTronic PSRL-1 (RPG-7USA)
The AirTronic PSRL-1 is a modern American interpretation of the classic Soviet-era RPG-7 rocket-launcher series - complete with modern flair.

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Akdal MKA 1919
The Turkish Akdal MKA 1919 is a heavily modified M16 Assault Rifle for the semi-automatic combat shotgun role.

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Al-Qadissiya Tabuk
The Iraqi Tabuk Designated Marksman Rifle has proven a very lethal performer in an urban battlefield environment.

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Al-Qadissiya Tariq
The Tariq semi-automatic pistol became nothing more than an Iraqi locally-produced copy of the Italian Beretta 9mm.

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AMT Hardballer
The AMT Hardballer line of semi-automatic pistols are copies of the famous Colt M1911 sidearm.

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Anschutz Model 64 MP-R Multi-Purpose
The Anschutz 64 MP rifle can be coupled with a telescopic sight for accurate vermin game hunting.

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Anzio Ironworks Corporation AIC Mag-Fed 20mm
The Anzio Ironworks Corporation Mag-Fed 20mm makes use of the 20x102mm Vulcan / M61 rounds converted to percussion firing.

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APAV40 (Anti-Personnel / Anti-Vehicule, 40mm)
The APAV40 is a French-originated rifle grenade design with a dual-role battlefield capability.

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APS (Avtomat Podvodny Spetsialny)
The APS was specifically designed from the outset as an assault rifle that could fire a 5.66mm dart from its 26-round magazine.

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Ares Defense Ares-16 Small Arms Family
The Ares-16 uses a modular design allowing for a carbine, assault rifle and light machine gun form to suit operator requirements.

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Ares Defense Shrike 5.56 Advanced Weapons System
The Ares Shrike 5.56 Advanced Weapon System can be configured to fulfill a variety of battlefield roles.

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Arges Type HG 84 (Hand Grenade)
The Type HG 84 series hand grenade is an improvement upon the Type HG 78 series by Arges of Austria.

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ArmaLite / Colt AR-15
While the Colt M16 service rifle originated with the ArmaLite / Colt AR-15, the AR-15 originated from the AR-10.

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ArmaLite AR-18
The Armalite AR-18 was a complete redesign of the classic AR-15 automatic rifle and meant for simplified Third World license production methods.

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ArmaLite AR-50
The ArmaLite AR-50, introduced in 1999, entered a crowded - and ever-growing - market for .50 caliber anti-material type weapons.

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Armsel Striker
The semi-automatic Striker design originated with Hilton Walker in the early 1980s and went on to see use with the South African Police and as well as military.

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Arsenal AD AR-M1
The Arsenal AR-M1 Assault Rifle is a locally-produced and evolved Bulgarian form of the storied Soviet AK-47 series.

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Arsenal AD Shipka
The Arsenal Shipka is native to Bulgaria and was originally intended as a compact firearm to protect vehicle crews and downed airmen.

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Arsenal Firearms AF-1 (Strike One)
The Italian-Russian Arsenal Firearms AF-1 may become the next standard-issue sidearm for Russian military forces moving forward.

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AS Val (Avtomat Special'nyj)
The AS Val is a specialized suppressed assault rifle used primarily by Russian forces.

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ASM-DT (AAR)
The ASM-DT became a modernized replacement for the Cold War-era APS Underwater Assault Rifle.

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AT-13 (Saxhorn-2) / 9K115-2 (Metis-M)
The AT-13 Saxhorn-2 was reportedly used to good effect by Hezbollah forces against the mighty Israeli Merkava main battle tanks in the 2006 Lebanon War.

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AT-14 (Spriggan) / 9M133 (Kornet)
The 9M133 Kornet ATGM system was introduced in 1998 by the Russian Army and over 35,000 units have been produced since.

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AT-4 (Spigot) / 9M111 (Fagot)
The AT-4 Spigot wire-guided anti-tank missile system has been improved over the years since its initial introduction in 1970.

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AT-5 (Spandrel) / 9M113 (Contest)
The AT-5 Spandrel has proven effective against even the lastest generation of main battle tanks.

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AT-7 (Saxhorn) / 9M115 (Mongrel)
The AT-7 Saxhorn was first introduced in the late 1970s and is still in use today despite the arrival of the improved AT-13 Saxhorn-2.

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Baher-23
The Baher 23mm heavy rifle was unveiled by way of an Iranian military day parade in April of 2015.

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Ballester-Molina
The Ballester-Molina represented a localized Argentine attempt to produce a cost-effective .45 caliber man-stopper based on the classic Colt M1911.

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Bangalore Torpedo
The Bangalore Torpedo concept was realized prior to World War 1 and still finds use on the battlefield today.

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Barrett M107
The lethal Barrett M107 anti-material rifle provides a long range anti-material capability for United States military ground forces.

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Barrett M82
The classic Barrett M82 anti-material rifle has become a widely-accepted heavy caliber sniping system.

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Barrett M90
The Barrett M90 reworked the classic M82 model to become a bullpup weapon of lighter weight.

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Barrett M95
The Barrett M95 was a refinement of the earlier Barrett M90 bullpup-configured model of 1990.

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Barrett REC7 (Reliablity-Enhanced Carbine 2007)
The Barrett REC7 has proven a fine and reliable carbine system and its further evolution may someday replace the M4 Carbine for the US military.

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Barrett XM109 OSW (Objective Sniper Weapon)
The Barrett XM109 mates the lethality of an anti-material rifle system with the firepower of a grenade launcher.

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Benelli M1 Super 90
The Benelli M1 shotgun has proven exceedingly popular with law enforcement groups, military elements and civilian users.

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Benelli M3 Super 90
The Benelli M3 Super 90 has a patented dual-service system allowing for manual pump-action or semi-automatic functionality.

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Benelli M4 Super 90 (M1014 JSCS)
The Benelli M4 is known for its rugged durability and reliability, leading to an ease in maintenance requirements.

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Beretta AR70
The Beretta AS70/90 system has seen issuance to over a dozen world militaries and police forces.

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Beretta ARX-160
The Beretta ARX-160 was introduced during 2008 with the Italian Army and has seen combat service during the War in Afghanistan.

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Beretta AS70 LMG
The AS70 LMG system was dropped from contention with the Italian Army in favor of the Belgium FN Minimi light machine gun.

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Beretta Cx4 Storm
The Italian Beretta Cx4 Storm is a modern civilian market carbine form of the militarized Mx4 series.

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Beretta GLX-160 UBL
Beretta developed the GLX-160 series single-shot grenade launcher as a standalone unit or underslung service rifle weapon.

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Beretta M9
The Beretta M9, based largely on the Italian Beretta M92F model, has been the primary sidearm of the United States Army since adoption in 1990.

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Beretta Model 12
Introduction of the Beretta Model 12 officially signaled the end for the World War 2-era Model 1938 submachine gun line.

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Beretta Model 1934
The Beretta Model 1934 was the classic Italian Army service pistol of World War 2, over 1 million units being made.

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Beretta Model 1935
The Beretta Model 1935 was a lighter-slide version of the preceding Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol design.

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Beretta Model 59 (BM59)
Beretta familiarity with producing the war-winning American M1 Garand led to the evolution that was the BM59 Battle Rifle.

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Beretta Model 8000
Appearing in 1994, the Beretta 8000 went on to find few global takers including the United States and host-country Italy.

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Beretta Model 92 (M92)
The Italian Beretta Model 92 has seen its fair share of international success since its inception in 1975.

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Beretta Model 93R
The Beretta Model 93R was categorized as a machine pistol and was based on the successful Beretta Model 92 semi-automatic handgun.

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Beretta Mx4 Storm
The Beretta Mx4 Storm is an all-modern submachine gun firing the ubiquitous 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge.

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Beretta Px4 Storm
The storied Italian concern of Beretta is still releasing capable semi-automatic handguns as is the case with the Px4 Storm series.

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Beretta RS-200
The RS-200 and RS-202 series of shotguns comes in flavors to suit the civilian, security and military markets alike.

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Bernardelli B4
The Bernardelli B4 offered up semi-automatic or pump-action fire from a detachable 12-gauge box magazine.

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Blaser R93 (Series)
The Blaser R93 series bolt-action rifles are used by sniper elements of many special police and military forces of the world.

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Browning Auto-5
The Browning Auto-5 self-loading shotgun was in constant production for nearly 100 years since it arrived in 1902.

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Browning BDA (Browning Double-Action)
The Browning BDA semi-automatic pistol of the mid-1980s was based on the proven Browning High-Power / GP35 model of the mid-1930s.

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Browning Hi-Power / FN GP35
The Browning Hi-Power was the last design of famous American gunsmith John Browning - he died before the pistol went to production.

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Browning M2 (HMG)
The classic Browning M2HB represented the heavy-barrel evolution of the original M2 50-Caliber series of heavy machine guns.

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Browning Model 1922 (Model 1910/1922)
The Browning Model 1922 design was born of a specific Yugoslavian semi-automatic pistol requirement and based on the existing Model 1910.

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Brugger & Thomet APR (Advanced Precision Rifle)
The Brugger & Thomet APR is offered in military, police and supressed models.

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Brugger & Thomet GL-06
The single-shot Brugger & Thomet launcher can fire projectiles of any length adhering to the 40x46mm caliber.

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Brugger & Thomet MP9
The Swiss Brugger & Thomet MP9 machine pistol is a further development of the Austrian-originated Steyr TMP series of the early 1990s.

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Bushmaster M17S
Born in Australia, the M17S was raised in the United States by Bushmaster Firearms International of Maine.

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Bushmaster M4
The Bushmaster M4 is based on the classic Colt M4 Assault Carbine and used by several forces around the globe.

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Calico M960
The Calico M960 Submachine Gun is unique in that it feeds from a helical magazine fitted over the receiver.

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Caracal CP
The Caracal CP series of semi-automatic pistol marks the first such weapon to emerge from the United Arab Emirates.

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Carcano Modello 1891 (M91)
The Carcano Modello 1891 service rifle was in constant production from 1892 to 1945 and saw service in both World Wars.

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Carl-Gustav m/45 (Kulsprutepistol m/45 / Kpist m/45 / Swedish K)
The Carl-Gustav m/45 submachine gun was designed to fulfill a Swedish need for a cheap automatic firearm.

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Carl-Gustav M1948
The Carl-Gustav 84mm recoiless rifle design is a popular and widely used multi-purpose weapons platform appearing with various military groups across the globe.

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Carl-Gustav M4 (CGM4)
The Carl-Gustav M4 recoilless rifle weapon is the latest incarnation of the classic Carl-Gustav shoulder-fired line.

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Ceska Zbrojovka CZ2000
Despite its promising design, the CZ2000 family of automatic weapons failed to become the next Czech Army service gun.

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Ceska Zbrojovka CZ75 (Phantom)
The Czech CZ 75 semi-automatic pistol proved a success, seeing over 1 million of its type produced since 1976.

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Ceska Zbrojovka CZ805 BREN
The new CZ805 BREN series assault rifle was developed to replace the aged vz. 58 series which appeared in 1959.

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Ceska Zbrojovka Scorpion EVO3
The impressive Ceska Zbrojovka CZ Scorpion EVO3 A1 submachine gun fires the widely-accepted 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge through use of a compact frame.

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Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 24
The Czech vz. 24 bolt-action rifle proved an excellent service rifle, as showcased by its heavy participation in the wars of the 20th Century.

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Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 58
Despite a superficial external appearance akin to the Soviet-era Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifle, the CZ vz. 58 was of a wholly indigenous and unique Czech design.

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Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 59
The Model 68 is a general purpose machine gun of Czech origin.

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Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 61 (Skorpion)
At its core, the Skorpion is a cross between a pistol and a submachine gun.

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CETME Ameli (Ametralladora CETME Modelo Ameli )
The CETME Ameli clearly shows the lines of the German war-time M42 machine gun in her outward design.

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CETME Modelo 58 / Modelo B (Assault Rifle Modelo 58 / Modelo B)
The CETME Model 58 was a further evolution of the German wartime StG 45 prototype.

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CheyTac Intervention
The CheyTac Intervention sniper rifle makes use of the specialized .408 CheyTac cartridge.

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China Lake Grenade Launcher
The China Lake Grenade Launcher of 40mm pump-action appeared in very limited numbers during the Vietnam War.

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Chongqing Changfeng CF-05
The Chang Feng, with its helical over-receiver magazine, has failed to net much market interest.

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CNPMIEC FeiNn-6 (HongYing-6) / FN-6 (Flying Crossbow)
CNPMIEC of China produced the lightweight FN-6 series MANPADS for use against low-flying aircraft.

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Colt / AAI M203
The M203 grenade launcher can be fitted to a variety of non-M16/M4 rifles, increasing its global use.

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Colt Anaconda
The Colt Anaconda followed the famous Colt Python into existence, going with a larger cartridge and ending up as one of the most accurate revolvers ever made.

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Colt Canada / Diemaco C7
The Canadian C7 is similar to the American Colt M16A2 though with a few notable alterations to suit the Canadian military.

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Colt Canada / Diemaco C8
The Canadian C8 Assault Carbine is nothing more than a compact version of the Army C7 Rifle.

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Colt LE901
Colt markets their new LE901 series as the perfect accurate firearm for medium-to-large game hunting.

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Colt M16 (Series)
The M16 of 1963 began the line of classic assault weapons by Colt - since manufactured globally and encompassing endless offshoots of the base design.

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Colt M16A2
The M16A2 improved upon many of the limitations encountered in the original Vietnam War-era M16 Assault Rifle.

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Colt M16A4
The M16A4 is the latest incarnation of the M16 series of automatic rifles which debuted during the Vietnam War - and the current standard issue assault rifle of American forces.

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Colt M1911
The Colt M1911A1 is regarded by many as the most successful semi-automatic pistol design of her time - seeing consistent action in a plethora of conflicts during the 1900s.

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Colt M4
A close-quarters version of the successful American M16A2 Assault Rifle became the popular M4 Assault Carbine.

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Colt M45 MEU(SOC)
The MEU SOC is an improved M1911 series .45 caliber pistol in service with the US Marine Corps.

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Colt M4A1 SOPMOD
SOPMOD kits - adding specialized accessories to the base M4A1 - evolve the M4 Carbine family of automatic weapons to new levels.

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Colt Model 635 (Colt 9mm SMG)
The Colt 9mm SMG managed to find homes in only a few fighting forces of the world including the USMC, Bangladeshi SWAT, and Indian special police.

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Colt Python
The Colt Python is considered by many to be the best production revolver ever made.

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CSGC JS 9mm
The JS 9mm submachine gun has only recently entered production in China in 2006 and is intended for the export market.

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CSGC QX-04 (CS/LP6)
The QX-04, used by Chinese military and police units, was debuted in May of 2011.

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CZW 438 PDW
With range akin to an assault rifle and a compact form like a submachine gun, the Czech CZW 438 is defined as a Personal Defense Weapon.

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Defcom XL200
The Defcom XL200 enters the grenade launcher market as an alternative to the older Colt M203 series and the newer HK M320 line.

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Defcom XL79 Composite
The Defcom XL79 Composite is an all-modern 40mm single-shot grenade launching system in the mold of the Vietnam-era M79 series.

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Degtyarev DP LMG (DP28)
The DP light machine gun has proven her worth over countless 20th century conflicts including World War 2, Korea and Vietnam.

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Degtyarev DPM LMG
The DPM was an improved and modernized form of the 1928 DP light machine gun.

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Degtyarev KPV-14.5 (Krupnokaliberniy Pulemyot Vladimirova)
The Degtyarev KPV Heavy Machine Gun appeared in the period immediately following World War 2 and has seen action in modern conflicts.

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Denel M4 Commando
The South African M4 Commando was designed as a lightweight mortar weapon useful to such units as paratroopers.

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Denel MG4
The MG4 is nothing more than a South African re-imagining of the classic American World War 2-era Browning M1919A4 air-cooled, belt-fed machine gun.

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Denel NTW-20
The Denel NTW-20 can change its caliber without complete disassembly of the weapon system or need for specialized tools in-the-field.

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Denel PAW-20 Neopup
The designation of PAW-20 represents Personal Assault Weapon and its caliber of 20mm.

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Denel Y3 AGL
The South African National Defence Force is equipped with the Denel Y3 series automatic grenade launcher.

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DIO KH2002 (Khaybar)
The KH2002 is an Iranian-designed bullpup assault rifle based internally on the American M16.

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DM51 (Handgranate Spreng)
The German Army DM51 series hand grenade is unique in that it can be used as a concussion or fragmentation grenade with the provided jacket removed or in place.

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Dragunov SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka sistemy Dragunova)
The Dragunov SVD was the standard Soviet and Warsaw Pact sniper rifle during a bulk of the Cold War years and remains in service today with a plethora of global operators.

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DSR-Precision DSR-1
The DSR-Precision DSR-1 is somewhat unique as sniper rifles go - offered in a bullpup configuration to shorten its length.

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DSR-Precision DSR-50
The DRS-50 became nothing more than a dimensionally larger version of the original DSR-1 - now chambered for the 12.7x99mm NATO standard cartridge.

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DTA Stealth Recon Scout A1 (SRS-A1)
One of the more unique qualities of the DTA SRS-A1 is its bullpup layout - quite unique for a bolt-action sniper rifle.

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Dynamit Noble MATADOR (Man-portable Anti-Tank, Anti-DOor)
A joint German-Israeli-Singaporean weapon, the MATADOR is an upgrade to the Cold War-era Armbrust AT system developed by West Germany.

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Dynamit-Nobel Panzerfaust 3
The Panzerfaust 3 is a modern anti-armor, shoulder-launched disposable launcher of German origin.

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Enfield L1A1 SLR (Self-Loading Rifle)
The British L1A1 Battle Rifle makes no attempt to hide its Belgian FN FAL origins.

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Enfield L4 (BREN)
The Bren Gun, 7.62mm Series is based on the successful and proven wartime Bren Gun .303.

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Enfield L7
The L7 series of general purpose machine guns is based on the FN MAG system, though with some modifications for British use.

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Enfield L85 IW (Individual Weapon) (SA80)
The L85 Individual Weapon is the standardized assault rifle of the British Army, utilizing the non-traditional bullpup configuration layout.

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Enfield L86 LSW (Light Support Weapon)
The L86 Light Support Weapon features some 80-percent commonality with the British L85 Individual Weapon assault rifle series.

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Eurometaal Nr20
The Eurometaal Nr20 Anti-Personnel Fragmentation Hand Grenade was developed to a specific Royal Netherlands Army requirement.

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F1 (Hand Grenade - Australia)
The F1 hand grenade entered service with the Australia Army in 2006 replacing the American M26 series.

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Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN
The Fabrique Nationale FN Five-SeveN receives its rather unique name from the caliber of its ammunition - 5.7x28mm.

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Fabrique Nationale FN F2000
The FN F2000 represents the next step in FN assault rifle design for the new century.

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Fabrique Nationale FN FAL
The sturdy, if unspectacular, FN FAL automatic rifle became a popular standard for NATO-aligned countries during the Cold War.

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Fabrique Nationale FN FNC
The FN FNC was an improved form of the ultimately abandoned FN CAL - both of 5.56x45mm NATO caliber.

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Fabrique Nationale FN M2HB
The FN M2HB 0.50 caliber machine gun is a variant of the US Browning M2HB, designed to suit European production practices.

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Fabrique Nationale FN M3P
The Fabrique Nationale FN M3P is a modernized form of the Browning M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun - intended for vehicle, watercraft and aircraft mounting.

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Fabrique Nationale FN Minimi
Since introduced in the early 1980s, the Belgian-made FN Minimi has proven a global success for a variety of military services.

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Fabrique Nationale FN Model 30-11
Introduced in 1976, the Mauser-based Belgian FN model 30-11 was produced into 1986 as a sniper rife system.

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Fabrique Nationale FN P90
The Belgian Fabrique Nationale FN P90 submachine gun was designed with the auxiliary military unit in mind.

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Fabrique Nationale FN SCAR (Mk 16 / Mk 17)
The FN SCAR entered limited service in 2009 and serves with special forces units belonging to the United States, Britain, Germany, Malaysia, France and others.

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Fabrique Nationale FN SLP (Self-Loading Police)
The law-enforcement-minded Fabrique Nationale FN SLP offers improved recoil and a gas-driven self-loading action.

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Fabrique Nationale FN SPR (Special Police Rifle (SPR)
The Belgian Fabrique Nationale FN SPR was selected for use by the FBI Hostage Rescue Team.

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Fabrique Nationale FN TPS (Tactical Police Shotgun)
The FN TPS is a no-frills law enforcement-minded pump-action shotgun capable of handling various shell types.

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Fabrique Nationale M240
The American M240 - based on the Belgian FN MAG - has proven a viable replacement for the long-running Vietnam-era M60 General Purpose Machine Gun.

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Fabrique Nationale M249 SAW / LMG
The M-249 is a light machine gun based off of the Belgium Fabrique Nationale FN Minimi system.

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Fabrique Nationale Mk 46 LWMG
The Mk 46 Light Weight Machine Gun was developed to USSOCOM specifications utilizing the 5.56mm NATO cartridge.

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Fabrique Nationale Mk 48 LWMG
The Mk 48 LWMG was developed through US SOCOM for use by special operations forces of the United States.

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FAMAE SAF
The FAMAE SAF submachine gun owes much of its function to the Swiss SIG 450 assault rifle.

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FARA 83 / FAA 81 (Fusil Automatico Republica Argentina)
The Argentine FARA 83 / FAA 81 Assault Rifle was only produced in about 1,200 examples before a lack of funding forced its termination.

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FB PM-63 RAK (Reczny Automat Komandosow)
The PM-63 submachine gun emerged out of Poland during the Cold War decades and found favor with many.

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FEG AK-63 / AMM
The AK-63 Assault Rifle is a local Hungarian copy of the Soviet/Russian AKM series with a few alterations.

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FEG AKM-63
The AKM-63 was nothing more than a Hungarian-modernized Soviet AK-47 assault rifle.

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FEG AMD-65
The Hungarian AMD-65 assault rifle featured changes to the basic AK-47 design that made it useful to vehicle crews and the like.

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FERFRANS SOAR (Special Operations Assault Rifle)
The FERFRANS SOAR is an automatic assault weapons system intended to compete with the M4 Carbine line.

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Fostech Arms Origin-12
The Fostech Arms Origin-12 is another take on the semi-automatic tactical shotgun concept - firing from a box or drum magazine supply.

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Franchi LF-57
The Franchi LF-57 Submachine Gun failed to achieve much commercial success, the Italian Navy becoming one of the few operators of the type.

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Franchi Model PA (Series)
The Italian Franchi Model PA series of shotguns arrived in two distinct tactical forms.

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Franchi SPAS-12
The Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun featured a semi-automatic fire mode as well as manual pump-action sldie.

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Franchi SPAS-15
The Franchi SPAS-15 was developed to replace the earlier SPAS-12 combat shotgun.

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Fusil FX-05 Xiuhcoatl (Fire Snake)
The FX-05 Assault Rifle was first observed in 2006 and entered formal service with the Mexican Army in 2008.

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GA MSSR (Marine Scout Sniper Rifle)
The MSSR represents a homegrown sniper rifle by the Philippines, designed by their own Marine officers.

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Garni-Ler K-11
The Gami-Ler K-11 is a limited-production, Armenian-originated bolt-action sniper rifle chambered for the Soviet-era 5.45x39mm cartridge.

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General Dynamics / Raytheon FIM-92 Stinger
The Stinger has proven itself a potent man-portable, air defense system suitable against a variety of airborne targets.

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General Dynamics Mk 47 Striker AGL (Mk 47 Mod 0)
The Mk 47 Striker automatic grenade launcher is tabbed as the successor to the long-running Mk 19 series of weapons.

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General Dynamics XM307 (ACSW) Advanced Crew-Served Weapon
The promising XM307 ACSW was to form one-half of a modular weapon system converting to a 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun in minutes.

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General Dynamics XM312
The XM312 made up the infantry heavy machine gun portion of the now-canceled XM307 Automatic Grenade Launcher

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General Dynamics XM806 (LW50MG)
The General Dynamics XM806 competed unsuccessfully to replace the long-running Browning M2 Heavy Machine Gun series.

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General Electric GAU-17/A Minigun
The GAU-17 Minigun is the USAF and USN version of the Vietnam War-era M134 Minigun product.

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General Electric M134 Minigun
The ferocious General Electric M134 Minigun has been used to good effect as a vehicle weapon firing from either land, sea, or air platforms.

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Gepard M1
The Hungarian Gepard M1 Anti-Material Rifle appeared during the early 1990s as a single-shot, bolt-action heavy rifle.

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Gepard M2
The Gepard M2 was a follow-up version to the powerful Gepard M1 AMR, made shorter, lighter, and with a semi-automatic box-fed action.

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Gepard M3 (14.5mm)
The Gepard M3 was more or less an enlarged version of the earlier Gepard M1 / M2 AMR models though now chambered for the massive Soviet 14.5x114 cartridge.

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Gepard M6
The Gepard M6 became the end of the line of successful and powerful Hungarian-born Anti-Material Rifles.

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Glock 17
The popular Austrian Glock 17 has gone on to be adopted for military, police and security service the world over.

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Glock 18
The Glock 18 allowed the ability to fire in both semi- and full-automatic modes from a 33-round high capacity magazine.

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Glock 19
The Glock 19 was the compact version of the Glock 17 model series and one of the more popular sidearms put out by the company.

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Glock 20
The Glock 20 was larger and heavier than the Glock 17, firing the equally-larger 10mm Auto cartridge.

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Glock 21
The Glock 21 was based on the Glock 20 but firing the large American .45 ACP cartridge.

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Glock 22
The Glock 22 was chambered to fire the .40 S&W cartridge but was otherwise the same form and function as the Glock 17.

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Glock 23
The Glock 23 was similar to the Glock 19 but chambered to fire the .40 S&W cartridge.

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Glock 24
The Glock 24 was a spin-off of the Glock 17, though chambered to fire the .40 S&W cartridge.

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Glock 25
The Glock 25 sported the same dimensions as the Glock 19 and chambered the .380 ACP cartridge.

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Glock 26
The Glock 26 was designed as a small pistol that still carried the capabilities of its larger brethren.

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Glock 27
The Glock 27 shared similarities to the Glock 26, both being smaller alternatives to the larger Glocks yet still retaining all capabilities.

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Glock 28
The Glock 28 semi-automatic pistol was produced along the same lines as the Glock 26 and Glock 27 pistols.

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Glock 29
The Glock 29 made use of the 10mm cartridge, a powerful round as subcompact pistols go.

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Glock 30
The Glock 30 gained popularity in the United States thanks to the use of the .45 ACP round.

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Glock 31
The Glock 31 was developed specifically to use the popular .357 SIG cartridge and based on the Glock 22 model.

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Glock 32
The Glock 32 was designed for use with law enforcement in mind, firing the powerful .357 SIG cartridge.

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Glock 43
New in 2015 for the sub-compact, concealed carry gun market is the Glock 43 semi-automatic handgun.

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GP-25 / GP-30 GL
The GP-25 series of Soviet-designed single-shot grenade launchers has seen widespread use since its adoption in the late 1970s.

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Grad AR
The Grad Assault Rifle is based on the Soviet AK-74 update though in bullpup form.

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Harris / McMillan M86
The impressive Harris M86 sniper rifle has been fielded with the United States Navy SEALs and Delta Force special forces groups.

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Harris / McMillan M87
Though classified as an anti-material rifle, the M87 can be used as a heavy sniper rifle with devastating effects.

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Harris / McMillan M89
The Harris M89 became something of a rare bolt-action rifle feeding from the M14 automatic rifle box magazine.

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Harris M92
The Harris M92 reworked the original Harris M87R heavy rifle to become a rather interesting bullpup-configured form.

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Harris M93
The Harris M93 makes use of the massive and devastating .50 BMG cartridge from a 5- or 10-round magazine.

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Harris M96
Both the United States military and army of Malaysia have used the Harris M96 Anti-Material Rifle.

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Hawk MM-1 MGL
Multiple chambers of the Hawk MM-1 allow an operator to lay down considerable firepower upon target positions.

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Heckler & Koch FABARM FP6 (HK FP6)
Introduced in 1998, the Heckler and Koch FABARM FP6 is the result of an Italian and German partnership.

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Heckler & Koch HK 121
The Heckler and Koch HK 121 General Purpose Machine Gun was adopted by the German Army in 2005 and is intended as a replacement for the storied MG3 series.

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Heckler & Koch HK 21
Despite its 1960s origins, the HK21 general purpose machine gun is still in use around the globe today.

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Heckler & Koch HK 32KA1
The HK32KA1 was a short barrel version of the HK 32A3 for export.

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Heckler & Koch HK 33E
The Heckler and Koch HK33E became a successor for the earlier production HK33 series automatic weapons.

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Heckler & Koch HK 416
The Heckler & Koch HK416 assault rifle utilizes an improved form of the gas system as found on the HK G36.

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Heckler & Koch HK 417
The HK 417 is chambered for the 7.62mm NATO standard cartridge and is categorized as a Battle Rifle.

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Heckler & Koch HK AG36
The Heckler & Koch HK AG36 single-shot grenade launcher is steadily replacing the well-entrenched American M203 series.

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Heckler & Koch HK G28
The HK G28 Designated Marksman Rifle is based on the civilian model MR308 and emerged from the German commitment in Afghanistan during the mid-2000s.

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Heckler & Koch HK G3
The German-originated Heckler and Koch HK G3 assault rifle was, and continues to be, a robust and reliable weapon system.

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Heckler & Koch HK G36
The Heckler & Koch HK G36 assault rifle is the standard frontline service gun of the Germany Army.

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Heckler & Koch HK G41
The HK G41 was dropped from consideration at the same time as the HK G11 Caseless in favor of the new HK G36.

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Heckler & Koch HK GMG (GMW / GraMaWa)
The Heckler & Koch HK GMG makes use of the high-velocity 40x53mm grenade through a repeat-fire function.

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Heckler & Koch HK M27 IAR (Infantry Automatic Rifle)
The Heckler and Koch M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle is based upon the in-service HK 416 series gun and may succeed the M249 LMG line in USMC service.

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Heckler & Koch HK MG4 (HK MG43)
The Heckler and Koch HK MG4 is the standard-issue light machine gun of the German Army.

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Heckler & Koch HK MP5
The German Heckler & Koch HK MP5 Submachine Gun has proven exceedingly popular for its compact and reliable approach to close-quarters combat.

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Heckler & Koch HK MP5K (Kurz)
The HK MP5K is known as the Room Broom because of its compact size and automatic nature.

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Heckler & Koch HK MP5N
The HK MP5N is the Navy Model of the HK MP5 machine pistol series.

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Heckler & Koch HK MP5SD
The Heckler and Koch HK MP5SD is the suppressed version of the classic HK MP5 submachine gun series.

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Heckler & Koch HK MP7
The HK MP7 is designed as a very compact weapon system, firing the 4.6x30mm cartridge from a 20-, 30- or 40-round detachable box magazine.

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Heckler & Koch HK MSG-90
The military service version of the German Heckler and Koch PSG-1 semi-automatic rifle is the MSG-90 Sniper Rifle.

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Heckler & Koch HK P30
Introduced in 2006, the Heckler & Koch HK P30 semi-automatic pistol has found a few operators globally including some special forces and government police units.

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Heckler & Koch HK P9
The Heckler and Koch P9 series of semi-automatic handguns emerged from West Germany in 1969 and has proven a popular sidearm.

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Heckler & Koch HK PSG-1
The German-made PSG-1 Precision Sniping Rifle went on to find a plethora of operators worldwide - from Albania to Vietnam.

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Heckler & Koch HK SL8
The HK SL8 was developed for German reservists as a comperable understudy to the G36 as used by the Army.

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Heckler & Koch HK WSG2000
The impressive-looking Hecker & Koch HK WSG2000 anti-materiel rifle never went past the design stage.

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Heckler & Koch HK XM25 CDTE
The Heckler & Koch XM25 is expected to enter formal service with American military forces sometime in late 2015.

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Heckler & Koch HK XM29 OICW
The Heckler and Koch XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon system was formally cancelled in October of 2004.

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Heckler & Koch HK XM8
The promising HK XM8 was born out of the failed OICW program of the US Army.

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Heckler & Koch HK11
The HK11 was essentially the HK G3 automatic rifle fitted with a heavier barrel for the light support machine gun role.

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Heckler & Koch HK69A1
The Heckler & Koch HK69A1 single-shot 40mm grenade launcher is evolved from the Granatpistole HK69 requirement of the 1960s.

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Heckler & Koch M320 GLM (HK AG36)
The M320 GLM is the US Army's newest single-shot 40mm grenade launcher.

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Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Mod 0 (SOCOM Pistol)
The SOCOM pistol by Heckler and Koch is based on a modified version of their HK USP pistol series.

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Heckler & Koch P11
The Heckler and Koch P11 Underwater Pistol was developed specifically with the special forces member in mind.

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Heckler & Koch SR9
Appearing in 1990, the Heckler and Koch SR9 represents a family of sporting and target shooting rifles by the German firearms company.

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Heckler & Koch UMP
The Heckler & Koch UMP series of submachine guns was designed to replace the successful HK MP5 series.

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Heckler & Koch USP (Universal Self-Loading Pistol)
The HK USP semi-automatic pistol entered production in 1993 and still sees service today.

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Helenius RK-97 APH
The Helenius APH RK97 is said to have been influenced by the German Panzerbusche anti-tank rifle of World War 2.

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HG 85 (Handgranate 85)
The HG 85 has since been accepted into the inventories of the Swiss, Dutch and British armies.

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Howa Type 64
Though still in production, the Howa Type 64 has since been overtaken in use by the Howa Type 89 assault rifle.

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Howa Type 89
The Howa Type 89 is a modern 5.56x45mm NATO-caliber assault rifle in service with the Japanese Self-Defense Force.

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H-S Precision HTR (Heavy tactical Rifle)
The H-S Precision Pro 2000 HTR has been adopted be a few notable global forces including Israel.

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HS Produkt HS2000
The HS2000 has proven a popular sidearm in military, police and civilian circles the world over.

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HS Produkt HS-95
Civil war across Yugoslavia forced the Zastava CZ99 to become the Croatian HS-95.

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HS Produkt VHS (Visenamjenska Hrvatska Strojnica)
The HS Produkt VHS assault rifle was developed in response to a Croatian Army need for a NATO-standard weapon

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Hua Qing Minigun
The Hua Qing is a Gatling-style minigun developed by local Chinese industry to fulfill a Chinese military requirement.

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Hughes / Raytheon BGM-71 TOW / TOW-2
The BGM-71 TOW series of anti-tank missile systems is a widely-used anti-tank system around the world.

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IMBEL .308 AGLC (Fz .308 AGLC)
The Brazilian IMBEL .308 AGLC is a very conventional military sniper rifle system based on the successful German Mauser action.

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IMBEL MD-2
The IMBEL MD-2 is part of the IMBEL MD automatic rifle line making up the standard Brazilian Army assault weapon.

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IMBEL MD97
The IMBEL MD97 is produced in three distinct versions and is made available to Brazilian police, Army and special forces groups.

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IMBEL Pistola 9 M973
The IMBEL Pistola 9 M973 was nothing more than a license copy of the American M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge.

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IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D
The M141 is commonly known as the SMAW-D and fills the role of bunker buster for the United States Army.

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IMI MAPATS (Man-Portable Anti-Tank System)
The Israeli MAPATS anti-tank guided missile system was first adopted in 1984.

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Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
The Improvised Explosive Device has proven the weapon of choice for rebel groups in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Individual Water Purifier (IWP)
Water is a best friend to any soldier - hence the importance of such developments as the Individual Water Purifier Kit.

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Instalaza C90
The C90-CR anti-tank launcher is in service with several global armies including that of Spain, India, and Italy.

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Istiglal IST-14.5 AMR (Independence)
The Istiglal AT rifle is of an indigenous Azerbaijani design and fires the massive 14.5x114mm cartridge.

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Ithaca Model 37
The Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun is still in service after nearly a century.

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Ithaca Model 37 Stakeout
The Ithaca Model 37 Stakeout is the police version of the civilian Model 37.

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IWI / Magnum Research Desert Eagle
A favorite of Hollywood bad guys, the impressive-looking Desert Eagle handgun is capable of firing the .50 Action Express round.

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IWI Galil ACE
The IWI Galil ACE is a further evolution of the well-established Israeli Galil assault rifle series and represents a modernized version of the classic gun.

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IWI Galil ARM / SAR
The competing Soviet AK-47 was a good start for the Israelis when developing their Galil assault rifle.

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IWI Galil MAR (Micro Assault Rifle / Micro-Galil)
The Israeli Galil MAR is similar in scope and function to the Soviet AKS-74U shortened assault rifle and based on the full-size Galil rifle.

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IWI Galil Marksman Assault Rifle Mark 1
The IMI Galil was slightly modified to become an accurized sharpshooter rifle in the Galil Marksman Assault Rifle

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IWI Galil Sniper (Galatz)
The Galil Assault Rifle family was broadened to include an accurized sniper rifle model form in the IMI Galil Sniper - or Galatz.

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IWI Jericho 941
The Jericho series of handguns has seen production since 1990.

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IWI Mini-UZI
The Mini-UZI appeared after the base UZI and proved a more compact form of the original.

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IWI Negev LMG
The IMI Negev Light Machine Gun was adopted by Israeli forces in 1997 and has seen relatively limited export.

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IWI TAR-21 (Tavor)
The Israeli IMI TAR-21 Tavor Assault Rifle entered service in 2006 and has already seen relatively widespread use.

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IWI UZI
The Uzi submachine gun has proven an effective and reliable performer and has seen tremendous success in the world market.

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IWI X95 (Micro-Tavor)
The IWI X95 is a very-compact-version of the Israeli Tavor Assault Rifle - hence it is also known as the Micro-Tavor.

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Izhmash AK-9
The AK-9 Assault Rifle makes use of a specialized subsonic ammunition with a silencer and is used exclusively with Russian special forces.

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Izhmash AN-94 (Abakan)
The Izhmash AN-94 is the official successor to the fabled Kalashnikov AK-47 series of Russian assault rifles.

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Izhmash RPK (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova)
The RPK saw combat action in the Vietnam War and continues as a frontline component today.

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Izhmash Saiga-12
The Saiga-12 is a semi-automatic combat shotgun patterned after the successful AK-47 assault rifle series.

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Izhmash Saiga-410
The Russian Saiga-410 semi-automatic shotgun comes in five major production forms, each differentiated by their barrel lengths and a few other notable features.

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Izhmash SV-98
The bolt-action, security-minded SV-98 first made its appearance in 1998 and had continued service solely with Russian forces since.

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K-3 (Armenia)
The Armenian K-3 assault rifle is based on the storied Kalashnikov action though modified in bullpup form.

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Kalashnikov AK-101
The Kalashnikov AK-101 is an export assault rifle in operational service with at least nine nations worldwide.

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Kalashnikov AK-102
The Kalashnikov AK-102 is nothing more than the AK-101 assault rifle in a shortened carbine form.

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Kalashnikov AK-103
The AK-103 is a modernized incarnation of the fabled AK-47 system.

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Kalashnikov AK-107 (Alexandrov / Kalashnikov)
The AK-107 features major departures from the original Kalashnikov system.

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Kalashnikov AK-12 (AK-200)
The Kalashnikov AK-12 - based on the prototype AK-200 - is the most modern incarnation of the famous AK-47 assault rifle to date.

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Kalashnikov AK-200 (AK-12)
The Kalashnikov AK-200 prototype assault rifle became a new incarnation of the ubiquitous AK-47 series thta debuted in the 1940s.

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Kalashnikov AK-47
Since 1949, the timeless Kalashnikov AK-47 Assault Rifle has found many operators worldwide - from organized national armies to bands of guerrilla fighters.

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Kalashnikov AK-74 (M1974)
The 5.45mm Kalashnikov AK-74 replaced the 7.62mm AKM as the standard Soviet infantry assault rifle in 1978.

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Kalashnikov AKM
The AKM was a modernized version of the successful AK-47 model and some 10.2 million were produced.

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Kalashnikov AKMS (AKM-S)
The AKMS is based on the Soviet AKM though produced with a folding butt for improved compactness and portability.

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Kalashnikov AKS (AK-S)
The Kalashnikov AKS Assault Rifle followed the classic AK-47 series into service with its defining feature being a steel folding shoulder stock - the weapon otherwise retained its basic usefulness and lethality.

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Kalashnikov AKSU-74 (AKS-74U)
The AKSU-74 is a shortened carbine form of the AKS-74 series assault rifle.

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Kalashnikov MA
The Kalashnikov MA is a modern AK weapon system designed around the concept of micro assault rifle.

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Kalashnikov PK (Pulemyot Kalashnikova)
The Soviet-era PK General Purpose Machine Gun - introduced in 1961 - still sees considerable service worldwide.

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Kalashnikov PKM (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovany)
Some 1,000,000 PK machine gun systems and associated variants are estimated to have been produced.

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Kalashnikov RPK-16
The Kalashnikov RPK-16 was unveiled in a Moscow-based exhibition during September 2016 - it is intended to succeed the Soviet-era RPK weapons.

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Kalashnikov SVK
The SVK semi-automatic sniper rifle was debuted in prototype form during September of 2016.

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Kbk UKM-2000
The UKM-2000 of Polish origin was introduced at the beginning of the millennium and serves in the General Purpose Machine Gun role.

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Kbk wz.88 (Tantal)
The wz. 1988 Tantal is little more than a Polish copy of the Russian-produced AK-74S model series with some Polish modifications.

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Kbk wz.89 (Onyx)
The Polish Kbk wz/89 is nothing more than a copy of the Russian AKS-74U with a few changes of note.

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KBP 9A-91
The KBP 9A91 assault carbine is primarily in use with Russian police forces today.

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KBP A-91
The A-91 bullpup assault rifle has seen limited production to date and is believed to be in service with a few select internal Russian units.

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KBP AGS-17 Plamya (Flame)
The Soviet ASG-17 is equivalent in role to that of the US MK 19 Launcher.

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KBP AGS-30 AGL
The AGS-30 series was developed as a lightweight replacement for the long-running AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher.

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KBP GM-94
The KBP GM-94 grenade launcher allows for repeat fire capabilities at the squad level.

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KBP OSV-96
The OSV-96 series of large-caliber anti-material rifles is in limited use with Russian and Indian forces among a few others.

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KBP PP-2000
The KBP PP-2000 is a relatively new Russian submachine gun firing the well-accepted 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge.

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KBP VSK-94
The VSK-94 utilizes the body of the 9A-91 assault carbine to form a silenced sniper rifle for special Russian military elements.

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Kbs wz.96 (Beryl)
The Kbs wz.96 Beryl was adopted by the Polish Army in 1997 as a replacement for the Soviet-era AKM and similar automatic weapons then in service.

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Kel-Tec KSG
The Kel-Tec KSG pump-action shotgun utilizes two tube magazines to provide for thirteen total shots when chambered.

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Kel-Tec PF-9
Intended for quick reaction and concealment in the security role, the Kel-Tec 9mm does not fail in those qualities.

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Kimber Custom
The Kimber Custom can count Los Angeles SWAT police and United States Force Recon as two of its high-profile operators.

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KMP AEK-919
Debuting during the First Chechnya War, the AEK-919 submachine gun has proven a highly compact assault system.

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KMZ A-545
The KMZ A-545 is an offshoot of the original 1980s AEK-971 and chambered for the 5.45x39mm cartridge.

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KMZ AEK-971
The KMZ AEK-971 debuted in the latter-half of the 1970s and has since appeared in a variety of forms.

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Knight's Armament Company M4 MWS (Modular Weapon System)
The M4 MWS is a light and compact weapon based on the M16A4 and is fielded with the USMC.

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Knight's Armament Company Masterkey
The KAC Masterkey was developed to broaden the tactical reach of the special forces operative, giving him a compact and effective door-breaching tool.

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Knight's Armament Company PDW (Personal Defense Weapon)
Combining the best elements of a submachine gun and an assault weapon, the KAC PDW intends to fill a niche market for special forces and logistical troops.

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Kord-12.7mm
The Kord Heavy Machine Gun replaced the 1970s era NSV series, itself a replacement for the WW2-era DShK.

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KS-23
Though more akin to a combat shotgun by Western standards, the Soviets classified their KS-23 series as a carbine.

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KSVK (ASVK)
The KSVK heavy rifle is currently in limited use with Russian special forces groups.

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L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle
The L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle has been adopted by the British MoD to replace the Accuracy International L96 series for Designated Marksmen.

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L2 (Grenade)
The L2A2 was the British military designation of the American M26 series.

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La France M16K (Kurz)
La France introduced its M16K modification process for the M16 Assault Rifle during the early 1980s.

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Lithgow / Thales F90
The Thales F90 assault rifle is based on the long-running Austrian Steyr AUG bullpup series.

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Lithgow F1 SMG
Some 400,000 F1 SMG examples were produced from 1963 to 1987.

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Lithgow F88 (Austeyr)
The F88 Austeyr is nothing more than the successful Austrian Steyr AUG bullpup assault weapon with changes made to suit Australian Army needs.

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Lithgow F89
The F89 is the Australian designation for the FN Minimi, which appears as the M249 SAW in the US inventory.

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LRAC 89-F1 (Lance-Roquettes AntiChar de 89mm modele F1)
The LRAC system was a reusable shoulder-fired rocket launcher developed for the French Army.

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LUSA (Lusitania)
Originating in Portugal, the LUSA submachine gun line is now marketed through U.S.-based LUSA USA.

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M1 Carbine (US Carbine, Caliber 30, M1)
The lightweight M1 Carbine proved a reliable and robust American firearm during World War 2 and beyond.

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M110 SASS (Semi-Automatic Sniper System)
The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System was fielded in 2007 as an alternative to the bolt-action rifles of this class, achieving excellent results while in the field.

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M120, 120mm Mortar
The American Army M120 mortar is nothing more than the proven Israeli Soltam K6 series.

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M136 AT4 Light Anti-Armor Weapon
The AT4 is the primary anti-armor weapon of the United States Army.

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M18 RR
Rushed to the frontlines during the latter stages of World War 2, the M18 series recoilless rifle can still be found ion some battlefields of the world today.

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M202 FLASH (FLame Assault SHoulder Weapon)
The M202 FLASH was developed to replace the line of flamethrowers in service with the United States Army.

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M2-2 / M9A1-7
The M2 Flamethrower improved upon the lessons learned through operation of the M1 system.

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M224, 60mm Mortar
The M224 replaced the World War 2-era M2 and M19 mortars in service with US ground forces.

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M252, 81mm Mortar
The M252, 81mm mortar replaced the aging M29 series of 81mm mortars in service with the US Army and USMC.

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M26 (MASS)
The M26 MASS is currently under active assessment with elements of the American military.

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M29, 81mm Mortar
The M29 81mm mortar replaced the M1 mortar in 1952 and was used heavily by American forces in the upcoming Vietnam War.

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M30 (4.2-inch / Four-Deuce)
Developed by the U.S. Chemical Warfare Service, the M30 heavy mortar system was introduced in 1951 and still sees service today.

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M32 MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher)
The Milkor USA M32 is a multiple-shot, repeat-fire 40mm grenade launcher system having seen use with USMC elements in Iraq.

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M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle (EMR)
The M39 EMR is a dedicated marksman rifle but can also be used as a battle rifle if the need arises.

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M40 RR
Th American M40 Recoilless Rifle series appeared during the 1950s and still finds use on the battlefields of today.

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M6 60mm
The M6 60mm light infantry mortar has been adopted by such ground forces as the British and New Zealand armies.

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M67 (Grenade)
The M67 hand grenade replaced the M61 hand grenade of the Vietnam War.

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M67 Recoilless Rifle
Despite its entry of service in the early 1960s, the M67 Recoilless Rifle has managed a healthily long service tenure and is still being encountered today.

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M72 LAW (Light Anti-armor Weapon)
The M72 LAW started production in the early 1960s and carried on with improved versions into the 1990s.

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M79
The handy, single-shot M79 40mm grenade launcher was utilized to good effect in the Vietnam War with American forces.

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M79 Osa (Wasp)
The M79 Osa emerged from Yugoslavia - prior to its dissolution - as a man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank solution.

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M80 Zolja (Wasp)
The M80 Zolja appeared around 1980 under the flag of what once was a unified Yugoslavia.

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M9 (Bayonet)
The M-Series of Army-Issued Bayonets

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Makarov PM (Pistol Marakova)
The Makarov PM served as the standard Soviet Army pistol for forty years, ending its reign in 1991.

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Mambi AMR
A rare Anti-Material Rifle solution to emerge from the island nation of Cuba became the Mambi AMR - interestingly completed in a bullpup configuration.

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Manurhin MR73
Introduced in the early-1970s, the French-originated Manurhin MR73 revolver was adopted by a select few operators globally - mainly law enforcement groups.

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MAS 36 (modele 36 / mle 36)
The Fusil MAS 36 service rifle had roots in post-World War 1 France but was slow to enter service before the German invasion of France in World War 2.

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MAS AAT-52 (Arme Automatique Transformable Modele 1952)
The French MAS AAT-52 General Purpose Machine Gun faced stiff competition when it appeared in the 1950s, able to find homes in several national armories since.

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MAS FAMAS
The French-designed FAMAS never lived up to its billing, resulting in a French Army search for its inevitable replacement.

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MAS FR F1
The MAS FR F1 served as a principle sniper rifle for the French Army during the Cold War decades.

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MAS FR F2
The FR F2 is an improved upgrade from the Cold War-era FR F1 and is the principle sniper rifle for the French military.

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MBB Armbrust (Crossbow)
The MBB Armbrust shoulder-launched, man-portable rocket launcher appeared in the latter stages of the Cold War and delivered a 67mm ant-tank projectile.

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MBDA ERYX
The MBDA ERYX emerged during the mid-1990s as a frontline anti-armor weapon for forward-operating infantry elements.

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McMillan TAC-308
The McMillan TAC-308 can be fielded in the military, security or competition roles with equal success.

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McMillan TAC-338
The McMillan TAC-338 system is a highly-specialized version of the TAC-300 rifle line.

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McMillan TAC-416
The McMillan TAC-416 is based on the preceding TAC-50 series though only offered in single-shot form and chambered for the .416 Barrett cartridge.

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McMillan TAC-50
The McMilland TAC-50 makes use of the powerful .50 BMG round for the anti-armor, anti-material battlefield role.

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MDBA MILAN (Missile d'Infanterie Leger ANtichar)
The MBDA MILAN is a combat-proven, medium-range, anti-tank missile system that has seen widespread service throughout the world.

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MIC Uirapuru
The MIC Uirapuru general purpose machine gun received a second life of sorts when it was accepted into service with the Brazilian Army

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Milkor BXP
The Milkor BXP has proven to be a rather no-frills submachine gun, though reliable and highly effective for its given role.

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Milkor MGL-140
The South African Milkor 40mm Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher supplies repeat-fire grenade-launching capabilities through a revolving cylinder action.

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Milkor Mk-4 UBGL
The Milkor Mk-4 UBGL 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher immediately transforms the basic infantryman into a formidable grenadier.

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Milkor SuperSix MGL
The all-modern South African-originated SuperSix MGL continues the excellent line of Milkor repeating grenade launchers begun in 1980.

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Mitraillette Vigneron
The Vigneron submachine gun appeared with the Belgian Army in 1953 and was subsequently used in Africa in quantity.

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Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle)
The Mark 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle is a specialized version of the M14 Battle Rifle, originally issued to USNSWC and U.S. Navy SEALs elements.

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Mk 2 (Pineapple Hand Grenade)
The Mk 2 series of hand grenades in US service were standardized in 1920 and lived on through the 1960s.

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MK154 Mine Clearance Launcher
The MK154 Mine Clearance Launcher has seen combat service since the days of the Vietnam War.

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MKEK JNG-90 (Bora)
The MKEK JNG-90 is a rare Turkish-originated bolt-action sniper rifle in 7.62x51mm NATO flavor.

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MKEK KNT-308 (Keskin Nisanci Tufegi)
The MKEK KNT-308 is notable in becoming the first indigenously designed and produced sniper rifle of 7.62mm caliber for Turkish Armed Forces.

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MKEK MPT (Milli Piyade Tufegi)
The MKEK MPT Assault Rifle was selected to replace the existing stock of foreign-born HK G3 and HK33 assault weapons in Turkish military service.

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MO-120 RT-61 (Mortier 120mm Raye Tracte Modele F1)
The Modele F1 towed heavy field mortar is a prominent player in the armies of France, Turkey, the Netherlands, and others worldwide.

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Molot Vepr-12
Introduced in 2003, the Molot Vepr-12 is a Russian-originated semi-automatic shotgun available in four major variants.

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Molotov Cocktail
The premise born during the fighting of the Spanish Civil War, the Molotov Cocktail came into its own under the Finns against the Soviets in World War 2.

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MON-50
The MON-50 mimics the American M18 Claymore anti-personnel mine in both form and function.

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Mossberg Model 590
The Mossberg Model 590 is a militarized/law enforcement version of the popular Mossberg Model 500 hunting shotgun.

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MP-443 (Grach)
The MP-443 Grach was selected to replace the outgoing line of Makarovs service pistols in Russian service.

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MPS AA-12 (Sledgehammer)
The MPS AA-12 combat shotgun can fire from a 10-round box or 20- and 32-round ammunition drums.

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MSBS-5.56 Radon (Modulowy System Broni Strzekeckiej 5,56mm, Radon)
Currently in development is the MSBS-5.56 Radon, what promises to become the next standard-issue assault rifle of the Polish Army.

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Multi-Caliber Individual Weapon System (MCIWS)
The MCIWS remains in development as it undergoes trials to become the next standard-issue assault weapon of Indian Army forces.

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Naval Ordnance Station EX 41 (Shoulder-Fired Weapon / SFW)
The NOS EX 41 intended for the USMC was a proposed pump-action, multi-shot 40mm grenade launcher using a hybrid low-high velocity grenade.

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NeoStead 2000 (NS2000)
The action of the NeoStead is noteworthy, for the operator pushes the pump-action slide forwards instead of rearwards.

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NORINCO HJ-8 (Hongjian-8) (Red Arrow-8)
Despite its Cold War roots, the Chinese HJ-8 is still a force on the modern battlefield.

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NORINCO LG3
The 40mm NORINCO LG3 automatic grenade launcher adds a heavy-fire support reach to Chinese military operations.

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NORINCO LG4
The LG4 Multiple Grenade Launcher broadens Chinese infantry portable squad-level firepower considerably.

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NORINCO NSG-85
The Chinese NSG-85 sniper rifle is based on the Type 85 rifle prior, itself born from the Soviet SVD series of the Cold War decades.

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NORINCO QBB-95 (Type 95)
The NORINCO QBB-95 Light Support Weapon is an offshoot of the QBZ-85 assault weapon line.

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NORINCO QBU-88 (Type 88)
The QBU-88 is a Chinese sniper rifle offered up in limited numbers and features a bullpup configuration.

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NORINCO QBZ-03 (Type 03)
The QBZ-03, also recognized as the Type 03, is another in the long line of small arms produced by China-based NORINCO.

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NORINCO QBZ-95 (Series)
The Chinese QBZ-95 bullpup assault rifle entered service in 1997 and has since evolved into various other forms including carbine and light support weapon.

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NORINCO QJY-88 (Type 88 LMG)
The NORINCO QJY-88 was developed during the 1980s but did not receive the go-ahead on serial production until the late 1990s.

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NORINCO QSW-06 (Weisheng Shou Qiang)
The modern NORINCO QSW-06 series of silenced pistols have succeeded the aged Type 67 family of special guns in the Chinese military inventory.

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NORINCO QSZ-92 (Type 92)
The QSZ-92 semi-automatic pistol is currently in service with the Chinese Army.

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NORINCO Type 56 (AK47)
The Type 56 is nothing more than a Chinese copy of the Soviet AK-47 assault rifle.

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NORINCO Type 59 (Makarov)
The Type 59 pistol is a Chinese copy of the Soviet Makarov semi-automatic pistol design with slight variations.

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NORINCO Type 63 / Type 68 (SVS)
The Chinese Type 63 / Type 68 saw considerable use during its operational run, being produced in over 6 million examples.

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NORINCO Type 64
The Chinese Type 64 Silenced Pistol utilized a large and crude-looking silencer assembly to allow for clandestine work.

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NORINCO Type 67
The Type 67 is the Chinese production version of the very same Soviet-era PK General Purpose Machine Gun

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NORINCO Type 69
The Type 69 Rocket Propelled Grenade is nothing more than a copy of the globally popular Soviet-era RPG-7 series.

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NORINCO Type 77
The Type 77 service pistol by NORINCO of China was introduced in 1981 and taken on by a few global operators.

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NORINCO Type 77 HMG
The Chinese Type 77 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun is based on the Soviet Degtyarev types.

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NORINCO Type 79
What sets the Chinese Type 79 Submachine Gun apart from others in this class is its use of a gas-operated action.

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NORINCO Type 79 (SVD)
The Type 79 is a Chinese copy of the Soviet Dragunov SVD semi-automatic sniper rifle.

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NORINCO Type 80
The NORINCO Type 80 emerged as a Chinese copy of the Soviet PK-PKM series machine guns and found a few global operators since its introduction in 1983.

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NORINCO Type 81
The Type 81 was a Chinese-originated, Kalashnikov-based assault rifle of the mid-1980s and found a home with several local and foreign operators.

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NORINCO Type 85
The Type 85 submachine gun is still in use with Chinese police and PLA forces.

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NORINCO Type 87 / QLZ76 AGL
The Type 87 automatic grenade launcher uses a unique 35mm grenade and has been adopted by several fighting forces of the world to date.

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NORINCO W-85
The NORINCO W-85 Heavy Machine Gun series of the Chinese Army is no doubt influenced by the many decades of use regarding Soviet-era heavy guns.

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NSV HMG (Utes / Utjos)
The Soviet NSV Heavy Machine Gun was introduced in 1971 and still sees constant action around the globe today.

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OBR RGP-40
The OBR RGP-40 represents an indigenous Polish portable, six-shot grenade launching system utilizing a revolving cylinder magazine.

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OD/82 HE/SE
Production of OD-82 hand grenades were stopped at some point after they exhibited a tendency to detonate prematurely.

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OFB Excalibur
The Excalibur assault rifle is based on the earlier INSAS family of automatic weapons and stands to see service entry sometime in 2018 or sooner with the Indian Army.

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OFB INSAS (INdian Small Arms System)
The INSAS represents a family of lethal automatic weapons that began service with the Indian Army in 1998.

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Ontario Mark 3 Navy (MKIII)
The Mark 3 Navy Knife is utilized exclusively by the United States Navy.

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Ordnance L16
The L16 81mm Mortar was a joint UK and Canadian development, replacing the WW2-era Ordnance ML 3-inch system.

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Ordnance ML 2-inch Mortar
The Ordnance ML 2-inch Mortar proved a God-send to the British Army, just in time for World War 2.

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OTs-03 SVU
The OTs-03 SVU is a rather unique Russian-originated sniper rifle offering in that it is arranged in the bullpup configuration.

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OTs-12 (Tiss)
For a time, the OTs-12 assault rifle and its subsonic cartridge were evaluated by Russian Internal Troops - no large-scale production followed.

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OTs-14 (Groza)
The OC-14-4A series of assault rifles is a rare bullpup offering adopted by Russian forces.

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PA3(DM) / FMK-3 Mod 2
The Argentine PA3(DM) / FMK series of SMGs replaced the aging PA2(DM) models that were based on the American M3A1 Grease Gun of WW2.

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Pallad wz. 1974 (Palladium)
Poland initiated design of an indigenous Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher during the Cold War - this becoming the useful 40mm Pallad.

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PAPOP (PolyArme POlyProjectiles)
PAPOP was a French initiative to produce a usable combination assault weapon offering the benefits of a 5.56mm rifle with the projecting power of a 35mm grenade launcher.

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Parker-Hale Model 85 (M85)
The Parker-Hale Model 85 bolt-action sniper rifle system has been taken into service by the marines of Brazil and special forces of Malaysia.

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PGM 338
The PGM 338 is chambered for the powerful .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge and fires from a 10-round detachable box magazine.

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PGM Hecate II
The PGM Hecate II is currently seeing action in Afghanistan with French troops.

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PGM Ultima Ratio
The PGM Ultima Ratio is a precision sniping weapons system offered by France and taken up by a handful of global operators.

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PGW C14 Timberwolf MRSWS
The C14 Timberwolf was selected in 2005 to provide the next standardized sniper rifle for the Canadian Forces Land Command.

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PGW Coyote
The PGW Coyote is part of the impressive line of sniper rifles offered by PGW Defence of Canada.

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PGW LRT-3 SWS (Sniper Weapon System)
The PGW LRT-3 is another fine entry into the category of very-heavy-sniper rifles designed to defeat armor.

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Pindad G2
The PT Pindad G2 is a traditional semi-automatic pistol from Indonesia firing the widely-accepted 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge.

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Pindad PM2
The Pindad PM2 is an Indonesian submachine gun offering chambered for the ubiquitous 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge and operating from the traditional blowback principle.

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Pindad SAR-2
The Pindad SAR-2 fires a 38mm grenade projectile and is suitable for medium-ranged encounters.

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Pindad SPR (Senapan Penembak Runduk)
The Pindad SPR is a traditional bolt-action sniper rifle firing the 7.62x51mm NATO standard round.

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Pindad SS1
While an Indonesian Army service rifle, the SS1 is based on the Fabrique-Nationale FN FNC series and produced under a local license.

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Pindad SS2
The Pindad SS2 series assault rifle is a modernized version of the original SS1 model, itself based on the Belgian FN FNC family.

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Pindad SS3
The Pindad SS3 is intended to replace the relatively new SS2 family of firearms and utilizes a bullpup arrangement.

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Pindad SS4
The Pindad SS4 will join the SS automatic firearms line for the Indonesia Army in the coming years as a dedicated Battle Rifle.

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PKP Pecheneg (6P41)
Base on the famous PK series machine gun, the PKP Pecheneg is a modernized form and intended as a squad-level support weapon.

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PM wz. 43/52
The PM wz. 43/52 was a Polish offshoot of the famous Soviet PPS-43 Submachine Gun line.

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PM-84 Glauberyt
Appearing in 1984, the Polish-originated PM-84 Glauberyt submachine gun still sees operational use today with select forces around the world.

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PP-19 Bizon (Bison)
The PP-19 Bizon submachine gun continued the classic Kalashnikov features and action.

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PPSh-41 (Pistolet-Pulemyot Shpagina 41)
The World War 2-era Soviet PPSh-41 submachine is still being encountered on the battlefields of today.

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PSL - Pusca Semiautomata cu Luneta
Despite an appearance more akin to the Soviet SVD Dragunov, the Romanian PSL is actually more closely associated with the Soviet RPK Light Machine Gun.

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PSS (MSS VUL)
The PSS was a special purpose silenced pistol and initially issued to elements of Spetsnaz during the 1980s.

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Pusca Automata Model 1986 (PA md. 86)
The Pusca Automata Model 1986 serves as the standard assault rifle of Romanian Army forces today and is yet another Kalashnikov AK-47 derivative.

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Rafael Spike
The Israeli Rafael Spike fire-and-forget anti-tank missile system was introduced in 1997 and has since seen considerable export.

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RAG-30 / SAG-30
The Czech Republic RAG-30 series automatic grenade launcher used a similar Soviet-era 30mm grenade in the VOG-17.

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Raytheon / Hughes AN/TPQ-36 Firefinding Radar
The AN/TPQ-36 system is typically mounted on HUMVEE vehicles.

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Raytheon / Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin
The Raytheon-Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin replaced the Cold War-era M47 Dragon portable anti-tank missile launcher.

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Remington M2010 ESR (Enhanced Sniper Rifle)
The M2010 ESR is a modern revision of the famous Remington Model 700 rifle which became the M24 SWS in U.S. Army service.

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Remington M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System)
The Remington M24 SWS was born out of a need to replace the aging M21 sniper systems as used by the United States Army.

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Remington M40
The Remington M40 is a heavy barrel, bolt-action 7.62x51mm sniper rifle in service with the United States Marine Corps.

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Remington Model 1100
The Remington Model 1100 series shotguns have proven exceedingly popular for gaming and target shooting since its introduction in 1963.

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Remington Model 700
The M24 Sniper Weapon System and M40 rifle are two militarized forms of the civlian Remington M700 rifle.

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Remington Model 870
The well-appreciated Remington M870 pump-action shotgun has seen consistent military service since 1950.

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Remington Model 870 Wingmaster
The Remington M870 Wingmaster became a popular offshoot of the hugely successful Remington M870 series line.

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RG-6 (6G39)
The RG-6 was introduced with Russian forces in 1994 and has already seen considerable combat service.

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RGN (Ruchnaya Granata Nastupatelnaya)
The RGN series of fragmentation hand grenades is similar in form and function to the defensive-minded RGO series.

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RGO (Ruchnaya Granata Oboronitelnaya)
The RGO fragmentation hand grenade is still in production across Russia and the Ukraine.

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RGS-50
The RGS-50 was a Soviet development of the late Cold War period - intended to fire a 50mm grenade cartridge to ranges of 150 meters.

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RH-ALAN MACS M2
The RH-ALAN MACS M2 is a sound anti-material rifle chambered for the .50 BMG cartridge.

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RH-ALAN MACS M3
The .50 BMG RH-ALAN MACS M3 rifle follows the function of the preceding MACS M2 model but is configured in a bullpup form.

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RH-ALAN RT-20
The large caliber of the RH-ALAN RT-20 makes it one of the most powerful anti-material rifles in service anywhere in the world.

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Rheinmetall MG3 (Maschinengewehr Modell 3)
The German Army MG3 is based on the World War Two-era MG42, which is further based on the earlier MG34.

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Rifle R1
The R1 Battle Rifle was nothing more than the Fabrique National FN-FAL locally-produced under license in South Africa.

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Rifle R4
The Denel R4 Assault Rifle represents the current standard-issue assault rifle of the South African Army.

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Robar RC-50
The American-made Robar RC-50 was designed with the Anti-Material Rifle role in mind - firing the massive 12.7x99mm NATO standard cartridge.

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Rock Island Arsenal M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS)
The M21 rifle was developed from the base M14 rifle which itself was derived from the World War 2 M1 Garand.

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Rock Island Arsenal M231 FPW (Firing Port Weapon)
The M231 Firing Port Weapon was a specialized variant of the M16A1, used by Bradley vehicle occupants through the available firing ports presented.

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Royal Ordnance ARWEN 37 (Anti-Riot Weapon ENfield)
The Arwen 37 served a dedicated crowd-control need for British law officers in Northern Ireland.

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RP-46
The RP-46 Light Machine Gun was a further modification of the DP LMG of World War 2 fame.

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RPG-2
The RPG-2 was a post-war design with origins based in successful German war time production models.

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RPG-26
The RPG-26 featured a disposable launch tube and could be called upon to engage various hardened targets.

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RPG-28 Klyukva (Cranberry)
The RPG-28 is a handy, portable armor-defeating system for Russian forces recently introduced in 2011.

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RPG-29 Vampir (Vampire)
The RPG-29 entered service with the Red Army in 1989 and still sees widespread use around the globe today.

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RPG-30
The RPG-30 Rocket Propelled Grenade is another in the long line of man-portable, armor-defeating weapon systems originating from Russia.

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RPG-32 (Hashim)
The RPG-32 entered Russian Army service in 2008 and has seen export orders.

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RPG-7
The simple-to-use-yet-lethal Soviet-era RPG-7 rocket launcher proved popular from the outset - remaining in use with dozens of countries even today.

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RPG-76 Komar (Mosquito)
The RPG-76 Komar was developed as a lightweight, single-shot anti-tank weapon for Polish infantrymen.

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Ruger AC-556
The select-fire Ruger AC-556 became a militarized version of the popular Ruger Mini-14 rifle, a design based on the Vietnam-era M14.

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Ruger GP100
The Ruger GP100 was introduced in 1985 and continues production today, offering good man-stopping firepower in a compact package.

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Ruger Mini-14
The Ruger Mini-14 is a mechanical copy of the WWII-Era M1 Garand.

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Ruger MP9
The Ruger MP9 is very similar in form and function to the classic Israeli UZI submachine gun.

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Ruger P (Series)
The Ruger P name designates a line of modern, semi-automatic pistols available in various chamberings.

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Ruger SR (Series)
The Ruger SR series of semi-automatic pistols has found favor in multiple circles around the globe.

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Ruger SR-556
The Ruger SR-556 semi-automatic rifle is based on a gas-operated AR-15 design.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K1
Use of the .223 Remington cartridge make the South Korean ST Motiv K1 unique - it is both a submachine gun and a carbine weapon.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K11
The S&T Motiv K11 assault weapon system uses a dual-barrel approach for general rifle fire and grenade-launching capabilities.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K12
The ST Motiv K12 fills the role of General Purpose Machine Gun for the fighting forces of South Korea.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K14
The S&T Motiv K14 marks the first locally designed and developed sniper rifle for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K2
Though borrowing from both the American M16 and the Soviet AK-47, the Daewoo K2 is decidedly South Korean.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K201
The S&T Motiv K201 Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher is a single-shot 40mm unit following the form and function of the American M203 series.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K3
The Daewoo K3 is designed along the same lines as the Fabrique Nationale FN Minimi and serves multiple battlefield purposes.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K4
The ST Motiv K4 Automatic Grenade Launcher of the South Korean Army is clearly influenced by the American Mk 19 series.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K5
The Daewoo Precision K5 semi-automatic pistol was introduced with South Korean Army forces in 1989 and has already seen its fair share of combat action.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K6
The Daewoo K6 is similar in mission scope to the American Browning .50 caliber heavy machine gun.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) K7
The ST Motiv K7 submachine gun is truly a silenced weapon - fitting a suppressor assembly over the barrel and relying on subsonic ammunition.

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S&T Motiv (Daewoo) XK9 / XK10 (DS9A)
The XK9 and XK10 submachine guns were a South Korean attempt to provide general forces and specialist troops with a homegrown SMG solution.

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SA-14 (Gremlin) / 9K34 Strela-3
The SA-14 series of anti-aircraft missile launchers was developed in response to the poor showing of previous SA-7 Grail marks.

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SA-16 (Gimlet) / 9K310 Igla-1
The SA-16 Gimlet anti-aircraft missile launcher was born of the same Soviet initiative that produced the improved SA-18 Grouse form.

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SA-18 (Grouse) / 9K38 Igla
The 9K38 Igla shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missile system emerged from testing in the 1970s and has since proven an effective modern aircraft counter.

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SA-24 (Grinch) / 9K338 Igla-S
The SA-24 Grinch is a modern Russian Army man-portable anti-aircraft missile system.

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SA-25 / 9K333 Verba
The 9K333 Verba short-ranged airspace denial weapon was introduced by Russia in 2014.

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SA-7 (Grail) / 9K32 Strela-2
The SA-7 Grail proved popular with many Soviet-allied nations and states.

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Saab Bofors AK-5
The Belgian Fabrique Nationale FNC forms the basis for the AK-5 Assault Rifle - the standard-issue weapon of Swedish Army elements.

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Saab Bofors AT4-CS Light Anti-Armor Weapon
The AT4-CS represents a further development of the base AT4 antitank launcher series.

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Saab Bofors MBT-LAW / N-LAW
The MBT-LAW has been adopted by several world militaries including Finland, Indonesia, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

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Saab Bofors RBS 70
The Saab RBS 70 anti-aircraft missile product ensures denial of airspace to low-flying enemy aircraft.

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Saco M60
The M60 was once the primary squad support machine gun of the United States military, since replaced by the M240 and M249.

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Saco M60E3
The M60E3 light machine gun was designed to lighten the overall weight and simplify the barrel changing process of the base M60 GPMG.

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Saco Mk 19 AGL
The Saco Mk 19 40mm automatic grenade launcher was designed to deliver suppression firepower against enemy personnel and light-armored vehicles at range.

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SAKO RK 95 TP (M95)
The Finnish SAKO RK 95 TP assault rifle series is built upon the tried-and-true qualities of the fabled Soviet Kalashnikov AK-47.

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SAKO TRG (Series)
The Finnish SAKO TRG sniper rifle family sees considerable widespread service with military and police forces throughout the world.

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Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 (ArmaLite AR-24)
Introduced in 2007, the Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 series pistol serves both the Turkish Army and select Turkish police forces.

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SB 40 LAG
The SB-40 LAG is the Spanish contribution to the growing automatic grenade launcher market.

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Shaher-14.5
The Shaher 14.5mm anti-material rifle was unveiled in 2012 with a newer version being made public in 2014.

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SIG MCX
The SIG MCX is a relatively new modular offering from Switzerland and has been adopted by a few notable forces to date.

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SIG MG 710 (MG-55)
Though a quality general purpose machine gun, the SIG MG 710 went on to find only a handful of eager buyers.

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SIG MPX
The SIG-Sauer MPX Submachine Gun was the first of its kind to sport a fully-enclosed rotating bolt and pistol system.

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SIG SG 510 (Sturmgewehr Model 510)
The SIG 510 was a no-frills, self-loading rifle appearing from Switzerland during the post-World War 2 period.

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SIG SG 516 (Sturmgewehr Model 516)
The Swiss SIG SG 516 assault weapon system is built upon the strengths of the American AR-15 design - and thusly related to the classic M16.

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SIG SG 542 (Sturmgewehr Model 542)
The SG 542 represented a less-popular 7.62x51mm alternative to the SG 540 5.56mm SG offering.

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SIG SG 550 (Sturmgewehr Model 550) / Stgw 90
The SIG SG 550 series has seen widespread use by special forces, regular army and security elements worldwide in its various forms.

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SIG SG 716 (Sturmgewehr Model 716)
The SIG SG 716 comes in four distinct forms, each tailored to suit a certain tactical requirement.

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SIG-Sauer P220 (Pistole 75 / Model 75)
The SIG-Sauer P220 opened up the successful family of semi-automatic pistols.

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SIG-Sauer P226
The SIG-Sauer P226 failed to net the lucrative U.S. Army pistol contract but nevertheless made for itself a global presence elsewhere.

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SIG-Sauer P228 (M11)
The SIG-Sauer P228 resides in the inventories of many armies and is known in the US inventory as the M11.

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SIG-Sauer P229
The SIG-Sauer P229 series semi-automatic pistol has proven a favorite among police, security and special forces units all over the world.

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SIG-Sauer P320
The SIG-Sauer P320 series semi-automatic pistol was developed by the Swiss company with input from law enforcement personnel.

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SIG-Sauer SSG 2000
Preceding the more popular SSG 3000, the SIG-Sauer SSG 2000 only found a few operators since its introduction.

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SIG-Sauer SSG 3000
The SIG-Sauer SSG 3000 makes for an excellent, stable and reliable sniper weapon system for military and law enforcement units.

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Simonov AG-043
The experimental AG-043 Assault Rifle appeared in 1975 and shared a striking similarity with the world-famous Kalashnikov AK-47 series.

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Simonov SPP-1
The Simonov SPP-1 was developed for specialist forces as an underwater-firing pistol - it served throughout the Cold War years.

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SITES Spectre M4
The sleek and impressive Italian Spectre M4 submachine gun eventually found few major takers in the global market.

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Siyavash SWS (Sniper Weapon System)
The Siyavash SWS is said to be an Iranian Army clone of the classic American Remington M40 Sniper Rifle.

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Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police)
The Smith and Wesson M and P model is a dual-service product for use by military and police units.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 (38 Special)
The .38 Special was - and continues to be - a no-frills and popular revolver entry despite its 1899 origins.

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Smith & Wesson Model 29 (.44 Magnum)
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 became famous thanks to Clint Eastwood and his Dirty Harry character.

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Smith & Wesson Model 500 - Standard Compensator
The title of most powerful handgun ever made arguably belongs to the Smith and Wesson Model 500 revolver.

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Smith & Wesson Model 686
Smith & Wesson devised the Model 686 with the specialist user in mind

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Smith & Wesson Sigma
The Smith and Wesson Sigma is available in several caliber types and features synthetic construction throughout.

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SOCIMI Type 821-SMG
Despite its obvious Israeli UZI influence, the Italian SOCIMI Type 821-SMG incorporated enough unique elements to distinguish itself in the crowded submachine gun market.

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Soltam K5 (M65)
The Soltam K5 became the standard 120mm mortar of the Israeli Army as well as several other operators worldwide.

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SPG-9 Kopye (Spear)
The SPG-9 Recoilless Gun was adopted in 1962 and found many Soviet-aligned takers during the Cold War years.

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Sphinx S3000
The Sphinx S3000 semi-automatic pistol is one of several debuted by the Swiss company and available in various chamberings to suit customer requirements.

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Springfield M14
The Springfield M14 automatic rifle grew out of the famous World War 2-era M1 Garand service rifle.

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Springfield XD(M)
The Springfield XDM semi-automatic pistol, based on the Croatian HS2000, is an upgraded form of the original HS Produkt HS2000-Springfield XD model line.

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SR-3 Vikhr (Whirlwind)
The SR-3 Vikhr assault rifle is another entry into the long line of Soviet/Russian automatic weapons making use of the 9x39mm subsonic cartridge.

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SRM Arms Model 1216
The SRM Arms Model 1216 shotgun makes use of a four-tube arrangement, allowing operators to carry four ammunition types at once.

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ST Kinetics (CIS) 40 AGL
The CIS 40 AGL is similar in battlefield form and function to the American Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher series.

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ST Kinetics (CIS) 50MG (Fifty)
The CIS 50MG machine gun sports a dual-feed mechanism which allows the weapon to quickly switch between two ammunition types.

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ST Kinetics (CIS) CPW (Compact Personal Weapon)
The ST Kinetics CPW is a Singapore-originated compact automatic weapon challenging a few other notable PDW stalwarts on the market.

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ST Kinetics (CIS) SAR-21
The SAR-21 Assault Rifle features a laser aimer as standard and is of an all-modern assault rifle design.

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ST Kinetics (CIS) SAR-80
With experience in manufacturing the American AR-15 and M16, Singapore developed the indigenous SAR-80 Assault Rifle.

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ST Kinetics (CIS) SR-88
The CIS SR-88 succeeded the failed CIS SAR-80 series of assault rifles, arriving in a rifle and carbine form to suit operator taste.

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ST Kinetics (CIS) Ultimax 100
The design team responsible for the CIS Ultimax 100 was headed by American Jim Sullivan.

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Star Model 30M / 30PK
The Spanish Star Model 30 semi-automatic pistol series utilized an internally-running slide and appeared in the 30M and 30PK forms.

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Steyr AUG
The Steyr AUG was one of the first widely-accepted frontline standard issue bullpup configured assault rifles.

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Steyr AUG Para
The Steyr AUG Para is nothing more than a submachine gun form of the popular Steyr AUG assault rifle chambered for the 9x19 Parabellum cartridge.

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Steyr AUG-LMG
The AUG-HBAR Light Machine Gun is nothing more than a heavy-barreled form of the 5.56mm standard AUG assault rifle.

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Steyr GB
The Steyr GB system had to overcome many obstacles in its design evolution.

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Steyr HS.50
The Steyr HS.50 Anti-Material Rifle system of Austria debuted in 2004 and has since found several takers the world over.

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Steyr IWS 2000
The Steyr IWS 2000 is noteworthy for its use of Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot ammunition.

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Steyr M (Series)
Steyr M designates a line of serviceable semi-automatic pistols emerging from Austrian gunmaker Steyr-Mannlicher.

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Steyr MPi 69
The outward design of the Steyr MPi 69 is not unlike the Israeli UZI or American MAC 10 series of submachine guns.

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Steyr SSG 69
The Steyr SSG 69 bolt-action sniper rifle has seen service with the forces of over a dozen countries worldwide.

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Steyr TMP
The Steyr TMP is a machine pistol capable of firing up to 900 rounds per minute from a 15- or 30-round box magazine.

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Steyr-Mannlicher STM556
The STM556 is designed to compete in the crowded AR-15 market - offered by the Austrian concern with a quick-change barrel feature and ambidextrous controls.

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Stoner SR-25 (Stoner Rifle-25)
Designed by Eugene Stoner, the SR-25 sniper rifle has seen recent actions in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Stoner SR-50 (Stoner Rifle-50)
The Stoner SR-50 Anti-Material Rifle is believed to be the last design worked on by famous American gunsmith Eugene Stoner.

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Sumitomo Type 62 (NTK-62)
The reliable and well-made Sumitomo Type 62 has served the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force well since its inception in 1962.

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T65 (Type 65)
Taiwanese familiarity with the American AR-18 automatic rifle helped to produce the Type 65 of 1976.

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T75 (Type 75)
The Type 75 is an unlicensed Taiwanese Army version of the successful Belgian FN Minimi weapon with minor changes.

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T86 (Type 86)
Since its inception in 2000, the T86 automatic rifle has not been seen in great numbers.

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T91 (Type 91)
The T91 Assault Rifle has been adopted by the Taiwanese Army to replace the outgoing T65 series.

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Taurus Judge (4510TKR-3SS)
The Taurus Judge is an impressive revolver, firing either a .410 shell or .45 Colt pistol cartridge suitable for man-stopping or pest-hunting at close ranges.

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Taurus Millennium
Introduced in 2005, the Brazilian-originated Taurus Millennium series has seen various models emerge.

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Taurus Model 605
Simplicity and ruggedness became qualities marketed with the Brazilian Taurus Model 605 five-round, snubnosed revolver series.

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Taurus Model 856
Geared for use in the self-defense role, the Taurus Model 856 features a very short barrel for compactness and a useful five-round capacity.

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Taurus PT92
Expiring patents on the Beretta 92 allowed Brazilian gunmaker Taurus to reproduce the line as its PT92 series.

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TDA 81mm
The French Army TDA 81mm of the 1960s has been modernized into the LC, LL, and LLR type field systems.

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TDI Vector (KRISS Super V)
The TDI Vector submachine gun is designed to reduce the amount of recoil and muzzle climb, making for an extremely accurate weapon.

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TekhMash 6G27 Balkan
The TekhMash 6G27 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher was introduced with Russian forces in late 2016.

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Thales Javelin
The Thales Javelin attempted to rectify the shortcomings of the earlier Blowpipe anti-aircraft weapon system.

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Thales STARStreak
The Thales STARStreak portable air defense weapon was a major improvement over previous British types.

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Truvelo SR-20
The Truvelo SR-20 anti-materiel rifle is specifically designed to engage and disable armored targets at distance.

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Type 01 LMAT
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force adopted the Type 01 LMAT for service in 2001, an anti-tank system comparable to the American FGM-148 Javelin.

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Type 06 AT
The locally-designed, developed, and produced Type 06 rifle grenade was adopted by JGSDF forces in 2006 as an alternative to procurement of a dedicated UBGL system.

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Type 31 60mm
The Type 31 60mm Light Mortar was a Chinese copy of the American M2 series - itself a copy of the French Modele 1935 product.

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Type 51
The Type 51 pistol is nothing more than a direct copy of the Soviet made TT-33 handgun, with some external differences in design.

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Type 56 Carbine (SKS)
The Chinese Type 56 Carbine was nothing more than a copy of the Soviet SKS semi-automatic rifle.

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Type 58
The Type 58 is the locally-produced North Korean version of the famous Soviet-era Kalashnikov AK-47 Assault Rifle.

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Type 64 ATM (64MAT / KAM-3))
The Japanese Type 64 MAT of 1964 utilized a Manual Command to Line-of-Sight guidance system to achieve accuracy at range.

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Type 79 Jyu-MAT
Introduced in 1984, the Type 79 Jyu-MAT serves the JGSDF as a heavy-class, armor-defeating weapon system.

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Type 87 Chu-MAT
The Type 87 Chu-MAT utilizes laser-assisted sights with a 12 kilogram missile reaching out to 2,000 meters.

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Type 98 (PF-98)
The Type 98 was introduced in 1998 to succeed the aging lines of Type 65 and Type 78 recoilless rifles in service with the Chinese Army.

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Type W-85
The Chinese-originated Type W-85 Heavy Machine Gun is in the same class of weapons as the Soviet DShK and American Browning M2 machine gun families.

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United States Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle (Mk 12 SPR)
The Mk 12 SPR has been used with deadly efficiency in both Afghanistan and Iraq theaters or war.

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UTAS UTS-15
The UTAS UTS-15 is a new, all-modern approach to the tried-and-proven pump-action shotgun stemming from Turkey.

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Valmet M76 (RK 62 76)
Like many other modern assault rifles of the world, the Finnish Valmet M76 is based on the Soviet AK-47 design though brought up to a modern standard.

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Vektor CR-21
The CR-21 remains a promising prototype assault rifle design - with no customers on the horizon.

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Vektor SP (Series)
The Vektor SP series of pistols was first introduced during 1992 and has been adopted by the forces of South Africa, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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Vektor SS-77
The Vektor SS-77 is another in the long line of proven small arms to come out of South Africa.

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Vektor Z-88
The Vektor Z-88 is nothing more than a South African direct license-built copy of the Italian Beretta Model 92 pistol.

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Vidhwansak AMR
It is believed that the Indian Vidhwansak AMR is based on the South African Denel NTW-20.

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VSS Vintorez
Soviet and Russian special forces units have grown to appreciate the inherent qualities of the VSS.

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Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F) MG51
The Swiss Army MG51 General Purpose Machine Gun emerged during the post-war years as a simplified, heavier form of the wartime German MG42 series machine gun.

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Walther MP (Maschinenpistole)
The Walther MP appeared in production from 1963 to 1985 and proved itself a serviceable submachine gun solution for various global operators.

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Walther P22
In production since 2003, the Walther P22 semi-automatic pistol is another viable .22 LR chambered handgun available to discerning shooters.

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Walther P38 (Pistole 38)
Developed to replace the famous Luger 08 pistol, the Walther P38 went on to make its own well-recognized history during and after World War 2.

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Walther P99
The Walther P99 is available in three distinct trigger variants and two different frame forms.

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Walther PP (Polizei Pistole)
The Walther PP semi-automatic pistol was a hugely popular sidearm after its introduction in 1929, spawning the more-compact PPK line some time later.

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Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminalmodell)
The success of the earlier Walther PP line prompted the new, more compact Walther PPK to be introduced soon after.

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Walther PPQ (Polizei Pistole Quick defense)
The Walther PPQ semi-automatic pistol continues the long-running and well-established Walther personal firearms tradition.

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WASP 58
The WASP 58 Recoilless Rocket Launcher was introduced with French forces and some allies in the latter part of the 1980s.

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Winchester Model 1200
The Winchester 1200 was used for only a short time by the United States military in Vietnam.

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Winchester Model 1300
The Winchester Defender appeared in 1978 and quickly became a well-respected weapon by military, security, game and sport users alike.

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Zastava M70
The Zastava M70 is a Yugoslavian variant of the successful Soviet AKM assault rifle.

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Zastava M76
The Zastava M76 served as the standard issue sniper rifle for the Yugoslavian Army throughout the 1980s.

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Zastava M84
The Yugoslavian Zastava Arms M84 GPMG is based on the Soviet PK-PKM series of machine guns and has seen service with several national forces.

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Zastava M88
Like other Zastava Arms products, the M88 is a locally-produced copy of a Soviet-era product.

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Zastava M91
The Zastava M91 replaced the M76 as the standard-issue sniper rifle for the Serbian Army.

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Zbrojovka ZB Falcon
The OP-96 Falcon is of a Czech design featuring its recoil spring in the stock.

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Zbrojovka ZB vz. 59 / Uk vz. 59
The ZB vz.59 is a further development of the vz. 52/57 system.

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Zijiang M99 (Type 99) AMR
The Zigiang M99 Anti-Material Rifle was introduced in 2005 and provides a most modern punch against hardened targets for the forces of China.

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Zlatoust RB-12 (Bandaevskogo)
The Zlatoust RB-12 is a 12-gauge shotgun of Armenian origin appearing in the mid-1990s.

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Z-M Weapons LR-300
Z-M Weapons introduced a conversion kit for AR-15-style weapons to produce the more compact, tactically-minded LR-300 series.