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AN-94 - the weird Soviet weapon (with photos!)
AN-94 is an incredibly weird gun. Yet, this only makes it more interesting for historians and collectors!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 13, 20255 min read
French Use of German Weapons in Indochina War (1946–54)
An article about the use of seized German small arms during French war in Indochina
Guest author
Jan 6, 20256 min read
24 notorious field modifications to small arms in Vietnam
A long list of field modified weapons in Vietnam
B-AREV
Dec 27, 20244 min read
Mosin M44 Carbine
Basic info on Mosin M44 carbine - development, history and some good photos
Vlad Besedovskyy
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Soviet DPM machine gun - the same old Degtyarev?
Find out how DPM machine gun was different from other Soviet weapons
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 26, 20243 min read
Non-French use of the FAMAS rifle
FAMAS rifles have spread all over the globe and in this article we discover all places where they managed to get
B-AREV
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Very first AK-47: was it really just a copy of STG-44?
The decade old question
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 8, 20244 min read
Pink rubber band on the AK stock - what is it?
Ever wondered what is that pink tape on the AK stock? Look no further - here is an explanation
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 9, 20243 min read
Brief history of AK-74 (and its use in Afghanistan)
How well was AK-74 received by the troops in Afghanistan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 11, 20236 min read
What were soldiers preferred weapons during Soviet-Afghan War?
What weapons Soviet soldiers used in Soviet-Afghan war?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 8, 20234 min read
Use of the M-16 Rifle by Mujahideen during the Soviet-Afghan War 1979-1989
Did Soviet troops prefer using captured M-16 rifles in Afghanistan?
Mike Spike
Mar 5, 20234 min read
PK vs PKM? Choice of a Soviet machinegunner in Afghanistan
Ever wondered what GPMG was used by Soviet troops in Afghanistan? Look no further
Vlad Besedovskyy
Feb 18, 20235 min read
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