Other Weapons

The AA-52 (Arme Automatique Transformable Modele 1952) is a French general-purpose machine gun developed after World War II by Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Etienne. It was chambered in 7.5x54mm French and used a unique delayed blowback operating system with a lever-delay action. The AA-52 served as the standard French machine gun for over five decades.

A German single-shot 40x46mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed for the G36 rifle family. It can also be used as a standalone weapon with a stock kit.

The AGS-30 Atlant is a Russian 30x29mm automatic grenade launcher designed as a significantly lighter successor to the AGS-17 Plamya. Weighing approximately 16 kg, it is less than half the weight of its predecessor and can be carried and operated by a single soldier with a tripod, representing a major improvement in infantry portability. It uses the same 30x29mm belt-fed grenade ammunition as the AGS-17 and employs a blowback-operated action with a distinctive helical groove in the chamber to reduce bolt thrust. The AGS-30 is widely used by Russian infantry, special forces, and has been exported to numerous allied nations.

The AGS-40 Balkan is a Russian 40mm caseless automatic grenade launcher developed by KBP as the next-generation replacement for the AGS-17 and AGS-30. It fires a unique 40mm caseless grenade cartridge that provides significantly greater range and lethality than the 30x29mm ammunition used by its predecessors. The weapon uses a gas-operated action and can achieve a maximum range of approximately 2,500 meters, a substantial improvement over previous Russian grenade launchers. The Balkan represents the current state of the art in Russian infantry support weapon design.

The ARWEN 37 is a British 37mm multi-shot anti-riot weapon designed for law enforcement use. It features a five-shot rotary magazine and a pump-action mechanism. The weapon fires a variety of less-lethal munitions including impact rounds, tear gas, and marking projectiles.

The AS Val (Avtomat Specialniy) is a Soviet-designed integrally suppressed assault rifle chambered in 9×39mm subsonic. Developed for special operations and reconnaissance, it combines a purpose-built suppressor with specialized ammunition for near-silent operation.

The AT4 is a Swedish 84mm disposable single-shot anti-tank recoilless rifle developed by Saab Bofors Dynamics. It is the standard-issue light anti-armor weapon for the U.S. military (as the M136) and many NATO forces, replacing the M72 LAW.

The Armbrust is a German 67mm disposable single-shot anti-tank recoilless weapon with a unique countermass system that eliminates backblast, making it safe to fire from enclosed spaces. This was achieved by balancing the projectile with a countermass of shredded plastic that was ejected from the rear of the tube and stopped almost instantly by air resistance, while the warhead continued toward the target. The weapon was lightweight at 6.3 kg, capable of penetrating 300 mm of rolled homogeneous armor, and produced minimal firing signature, making it ideal for urban combat and special operations use. The Armbrust was widely exported and used by numerous special forces units worldwide.

The Baker Rifle was the first standard-issue British military rifle, a .625 caliber flintlock muzzle-loader used by the elite Rifle Regiments during the Napoleonic Wars. Its rifled barrel and sword bayonet made it a revolutionary departure from the standard smoothbore infantry musket.

The Berezin UB was a Soviet 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun designed for aircraft use during World War II. It featured a gas-operated action with a rotating bolt and a high rate of fire. The UB series replaced the earlier ShVAK in heavier roles and armed a wide variety of Soviet aircraft.

The Bren Gun is a British light machine gun that served as the standard squad automatic weapon for the British Commonwealth forces from 1938 through the 1990s. It was a modified version of the Czech ZB vz. 26, adapted to fire the .303 British cartridge. The Bren was renowned for its exceptional accuracy, reliability, and distinctive top-mounted curved magazine.

The Brown Bess is the iconic British Land Pattern Musket that served as the standard infantry firearm of the British Empire from 1722 to 1838. A .75 caliber smoothbore flintlock musket, it was used in conflicts ranging from the American Revolutionary War to the Napoleonic Wars.

The Browning Automatic Rifle M1918 was a US selective-fire automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. It was designed by John Browning to provide walking fire for advancing infantry. The BAR combined the portability of a rifle with the firepower of a light machine gun.

The Browning M1917A1 is a heavy machine gun designed by John Browning. It is a recoil-operated, belt-fed weapon chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The gun uses a water-cooled barrel jacket to allow sustained fire over long periods. It served as the standard heavy machine gun of the US military through World War II and the Korean War. The M1917A1 was also used by many allied nations around the world.

The Browning M2 .30 caliber is an aircraft variant of John Browning's M1919 machine gun series. It was designed for fixed and flexible mounting on American military aircraft. The AN/M2 differs from the ground M1919 in having a thinner profile barrel for cooling and a higher rate of fire. It fires the .30-06 Springfield cartridge from a disintegrating metal link belt. The AN/M2 was the standard American aircraft machine gun at the start of World War II.

A Spanish 5.56x45mm light machine gun developed by CETME. It features a unique roller-delayed blowback action adapted from the CETME rifle.

The CIS 50MG is a Singaporean .50 caliber heavy machine gun developed by Chartered Industries of Singapore, now ST Kinetics. It was designed as a lightweight alternative to the M2HB, using a gas-operated action instead of traditional recoil operation. The weapon can be configured for ground, vehicle, and naval roles. It offers a quick change barrel system for sustained fire operations.

The Carl Gustaf M4 is a Swedish 84mm multi-role, reusable, shoulder-fired recoilless rifle. Unlike disposable anti-tank weapons, the Carl Gustaf fires a wide variety of ammunition types including anti-armor, anti-structure, anti-personnel, smoke, and illumination, making it one of the most versatile infantry support weapons in the world.

The Charleville Musket was the standard French infantry firearm of the 18th century, a .69 caliber smoothbore flintlock musket manufactured at the Charleville armory. It was the primary weapon of French forces in the American Revolutionary War and was supplied in large numbers to the Continental Army.

The Chauchat CSRG M1915 was a French light machine gun chambered in 8mm Lebel, used extensively during World War I. It featured a long-recoil operation and a distinctive open-sided magazine. Despite a notorious reputation for reliability issues, the Chauchat was produced in massive quantities and saw wide service.

An American pump-action 40mm grenade launcher developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs. It was one of the few magazine-fed grenade launchers ever produced.

The DShK 1938 (Degtyaryova-Shpagina Krupnokaliberny) is a Soviet 12.7×108mm heavy machine gun. It has served as the primary heavy machine gun for Soviet and Russian forces since World War II and is one of the most widely produced heavy machine guns in the world.

The DShKM is a Soviet heavy machine gun chambered in 12.7x108mm. It was developed as a modernization of the earlier DShK 1938 heavy machine gun. The DShKM features a gas-operated action with a rotating bolt and an air-cooled, finned barrel. It is fed from a 50-round continuous metallic-link belt. The weapon is used as an anti-aircraft, anti-vehicle, and infantry support weapon. The DShKM has been one of the most widely used heavy machine guns in the world.

A South Korean 5.56x45mm light machine gun that serves as the squad automatic weapon for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

The De Lisle Carbine is a British integrally suppressed bolt-action carbine from World War II, chambered in .45 ACP. Using a modified Lee-Enfield action and a Thompson submachine gun barrel, its integral suppressor makes it one of the quietest firearms ever produced.

The Degtyaryov DP-27 was a Soviet light machine gun chambered in 7.62x54mmR, known for its distinctive top-mounted flat pan magazine. It used a gas-operated long-stroke piston action and a unique recoil spring housed around the gas piston tube. The weapon was the primary squad-level light machine gun of the Soviet Red Army during World War II.

The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon is the U.S. military designation for the FN Minimi, a belt-fed light machine gun chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. Designed to provide squad-level suppressive fire while maintaining parts commonality and ammunition compatibility with the M16/M4 family, the M249 operates on a gas-operated open-bolt system with a quick-change barrel feature. It can feed from both linked belts (stored in a 200-round box magazine) and standard M16-style 30-round box magazines, though the magazine feed is considered an emergency capability and is generally less reliable than belt feed. The M249 includes a folding bipod, a carrying handle, and a tripod mounting point for sustained-fire applications. At 7.5 kg loaded with 200 rounds, the SAW represents an ideal balance of portability and firepower for infantry fire teams.

The M240 is the U.S. military designation for the Belgian-designed FN MAG (Mitrailleuse d'Appui General), a belt-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled general purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. Widely considered one of the finest GPMGs ever built, the M240 is renowned for its exceptional reliability under adverse conditions, robust construction, and sustained fire capability. It fires from an open bolt at a cyclic rate of 650 to 950 rounds per minute with an effective range exceeding 1,100 meters with the tripod mount. The M240 is deployed in multiple configurations including the M240B infantry variant with a buttstock and bipod, the M240C coaxial tank version, and the M240D helicopter door gun. The weapon traces its lineage to the original FN MAG designed by Ernest Vervier in the 1950s.

The FN Minimi is a Belgian 5.56×45mm NATO light machine gun developed by FN Herstal. It is the basis for the U.S. M249 SAW and has been adopted by over 45 countries, making it one of the most successful light machine gun designs in history.

The Ferguson Rifle was the first breech-loading flintlock rifle adopted by any military force, designed by British Major Patrick Ferguson in 1776. Its revolutionary screw-thread breech mechanism allowed a trained soldier to fire six to seven rounds per minute, far outpacing conventional muzzle-loaders. Only around 100 were produced, making it one of the rarest and most innovative firearms of the 18th century.

Flintlock dueling pistols were finely crafted, often ornately decorated single-shot pistols used for the ritualized practice of dueling from the 1700s through the early 1800s. They were prized for their accuracy, reliability, and fine craftsmanship by gunsmiths like Wogdon, Manton, and Boutet.

The GAU-19/A is a three-barrel Gatling-style machine gun chambered in .50 BMG. It was developed by General Electric as a lighter alternative to the M2 Browning. The GAU-19 uses an externally powered rotary action driven by a DC electric motor. It has a selectable rate of fire from 750 to 1,300 rounds per minute. The weapon is designed for mounting on helicopters, ground vehicles, and naval platforms. It provides devastating firepower against light armored vehicles and personnel.

The GM-94 is a Russian pump-action grenade launcher developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. It was introduced in the 1990s as a multi-purpose grenade launcher for use by Russian military and law enforcement forces. The GM-94 has a unique tubular magazine positioned above the barrel that holds three 43x30mm grenades. The weapon uses a pump-action mechanism to cycle grenades from the top-mounted magazine into the breech. It can fire a variety of grenade types, including high-explosive, thermobaric, smoke, and less-lethal rounds. The GM-94 is designed for close-quarters combat and urban warfare. Its compact design and high explosive output make it effective against fortified positions and personnel.

The GP-25 is a Russian 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed for the AK family of rifles. Using a unique caseless grenade system, it is the standard-issue grenade launcher for Russian and many allied infantry forces.

The HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) is a modernized version of the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) chambered in .30-06 Springfield. Manufactured by Ohio Ordnance Works, it is designed as a heavy-hitting designated marksman and support weapon for military and law enforcement.

The Heckler & Koch GMG (Grenade Machine Gun) is a belt-fed 40×53mm automatic grenade launcher. It delivers fully automatic high-velocity grenade fire at ranges exceeding 2,000 meters, mounted on vehicles, tripods, or naval mounts.

The Heckler & Koch MP5SD is an integrally suppressed variant of the MP5 submachine gun. Its built-in suppressor combined with a ported barrel reduces the velocity of supersonic ammunition to subsonic levels, making it one of the quietest firearms ever produced for military service.

The HK21 is a German general-purpose machine gun developed by Heckler & Koch as a belt-fed variant of the G3 battle rifle. It uses the same roller-delayed blowback action as the G3 and feeds from disintegrating belts. The weapon was designed for export markets and saw service with numerous military and police forces worldwide.

The HK79 is a 40x46mm single-shot under-barrel grenade launcher designed by Heckler & Koch for the G3, G36, and HK33 series of rifles. It features a break-open breech accessed by a lever on the left side. The launcher provides infantry with precision 40mm grenade capability at ranges up to 400 meters.

The Heckler and Koch MG4 is a belt-fed light machine gun manufactured by Heckler and Koch in Germany. It uses a gas-operated rotating bolt system with a short-stroke gas piston. The MG4 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and feeds from disintegrating belts stored in a drum or box container. It features a plastic stock with a built-in hydraulic buffer to reduce felt recoil. The weapon has a folding bipod and a removable carrying handle. It was designed as a lightweight squad automatic weapon for the modern German infantry.

The Hotchkiss M1914 is a heavy machine gun designed by the French Hotchkiss company and used extensively by the French Army during World War I and World War II. It is an air-cooled, gas-operated machine gun fed by metal feed strips rather than fabric belts. The M1914 was known for its ability to sustain long periods of continuous fire due to its heavy barrel design. It was chambered in 8x50mmR Lebel and later adapted for other calibers for export customers. The weapon was mounted on tripods, vehicles, and aircraft.

The Hush Puppy is a suppressed variant of the Smith & Wesson Model 39 pistol, developed by the US Naval Ordnance Test Station at China Lake for Navy SEALs during the Vietnam War. It features a unique two-piece aluminum suppressor that allows the slide to cycle while remaining attached. The weapon was used for sentry elimination and close-quarters operations in the jungles of Vietnam.

The Negev is a modern Israeli gas-operated light machine gun manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI). It is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and features a quick-change barrel, a folding stock, and a Picatinny rail system for optics. The Negev was designed to replace the aging FN MAG in Israeli service while offering a lighter, more portable platform.

The IWI Negev NG7 is an Israeli light machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is a modern design featuring a semi-automatic fire mode for precise shooting, a quick-change barrel system, and ambidextrous controls. It can be fed from both belts and magazines.

The Jezail is a traditional long-barreled flintlock musket used throughout Afghanistan, the Punjab, and Central Asia from the 18th through the 19th centuries. It typically featured a distinctive curved stock, a very long barrel, and was frequently larger in caliber than European military muskets. The Jezail became legendary as the weapon of Afghan tribesmen who fought against British imperial forces.

The Johnson M1941 Light Machine Gun is a magazine-fed automatic weapon designed by Melvin Johnson and produced during World War II. It shares the same short-recoil operating principle as the Johnson M1941 Rifle but is configured for sustained automatic fire. The LMG fires the .30-06 Springfield cartridge from a 20-round detachable box magazine. It features a quick-change barrel, a bipod, and a rear monopod. The Johnson LMG was lighter than the Browning Automatic Rifle at 13 pounds. It was adopted in limited numbers by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Dutch East Indies Army.

The KAC LAMG is a light machine gun developed by Knights Armament Company. It features a short-stroke gas piston system with a patented dual recoil spring system. The LAMG is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and feeds from standard STANAG magazines or linked belts via an adapter. It is significantly lighter than traditional squad automatic weapons, weighing under five kilograms. The weapon features a free-floating handguard with M-LOK attachment points. It was designed for maximum controllability in automatic fire with minimal weight.

A Soviet 14.5x114mm heavy machine gun designed for anti-aircraft and anti-vehicle roles. It is one of the most powerful production machine guns in history.

The Kentucky Rifle (also known as the Pennsylvania Long Rifle) is an American flintlock rifle known for its exceptionally long rifled barrel that gave it accuracy far beyond military smoothbore muskets. Favored by frontiersmen and colonial marksmen, it played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War.

The Kk 62 is a Finnish general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x39mm, designed and manufactured by Valmet. It uses a unique delayed blowback action with a toggle-lock mechanism similar to the German MG 42. The weapon features a top-feeding non-disintegrating belt system and a quick-change barrel.

The Kord is a modern Russian 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun developed to replace the NSV series. It features a gas-operated action with a rotating bolt for reduced recoil and improved accuracy. The weapon can be used in ground, vehicle, and naval roles with a quick change barrel system. It is considered one of the most reliable heavy machine guns in service today.

A modern Russian 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun designed to replace the NSV. It features reduced recoil and improved accuracy compared to its predecessor.

A Swedish license-built version of the Belgian FN MAG general-purpose machine gun. It has been the standard Swedish machine gun for decades.

The L4 Bren Gun is a British light machine gun converted from the original .303 Bren to 7.62x51mm NATO in the 1950s. It retained the modified Czech-designed ZB-26 action with a distinctive top-mounted curved magazine. The L4 served as the British Army's squad automatic weapon through the Falklands War and beyond.

The LRAC F1 was a French 89mm reusable anti-tank rocket launcher that replaced the US M20 Super Bazooka in French service. It featured a fiberglass launch tube with a pistol grip and shoulder stock. The weapon could fire both anti-tank and anti-personnel rockets.

The Lewis Gun was a gas-operated light machine gun chambered in .303 British, notable for its distinctive top-mounted pan magazine and tubular aluminum cooling shroud. Designed by Isaac Newton Lewis, it was one of the first truly portable machine guns. The weapon was widely used by British and Commonwealth forces.

The M1 Bazooka was the first shoulder-fired rocket launcher adopted by the US military, firing a 2.36-inch high-explosive rocket. It consisted of an open-ended steel tube with a simple ignition system and folding bipod. The weapon gave infantry a portable anti-tank capability for the first time.

The M134 Minigun is a six-barrel rotary machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It is based on the General Electric M61 Vulcan design scaled down for the 7.62mm cartridge. The Minigun uses a Gatling-style rotating barrel assembly driven by an electric motor. It has a rate of fire of 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute. The weapon is typically mounted on helicopters, vehicles, and naval craft. It is widely known from its use on the AC-130 gunship and in various films.

The M141 BDM is a US Army 83mm disposable shoulder-launched weapon designed specifically for destroying fortified bunkers and field fortifications. It is derived from the Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) used by the US Marine Corps. The weapon uses a high-explosive dual-purpose (HEDP) warhead that can penetrate reinforced concrete walls before detonating inside the structure.

The M1752 Spanish Musket was the standard infantry arm of the Spanish Army, designed under King Ferdinand VI. It was a .71 caliber smoothbore flintlock with distinctive Spanish styling. This musket equipped Spanish forces during a crucial period of colonial expansion.

The M1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle was the first standard issue rifle adopted by the United States military, produced at the Harper's Ferry Armory in Virginia. It was a .54 caliber flintlock rifle featuring a distinctive half-stock design with a brass patch box and iron furniture. This rifle armed elite rifle units and light infantry throughout the early 19th century.

The M1919 Browning is an American .30-06 Springfield (later 7.62×51mm NATO) medium machine gun used extensively throughout World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. An air-cooled evolution of the water-cooled M1917, it served as the standard U.S. infantry, vehicle, and aircraft machine gun.

The M1919A6 was an American lightened variant of the M1919A4 Browning machine gun, developed during World War II for mobile infantry use. It featured a bipod, a shoulder stock, and a lighter barrel to serve as a squad automatic weapon. The weapon was an attempt to create a more portable machine gun without developing an entirely new design.

The M2 Browning is a belt‑fed, recoil‑operated heavy machine gun chambered in .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO) that epitomizes durability and firepower. Designed by John Moses Browning in the early 1930s, its purpose was to provide long‑range, anti‑material and anti‑personnel capability for infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and naval mounts. Its hallmark features include a short‑recoil, toggle‑locked action, a quick‑change barrel, and an exceptionally high cyclic rate of 450–600 rpm. The weapon’s rugged construction, ability to fire armor‑piercing and incendiary rounds, and its adaptability to a wide range of mounts have earned it a legendary reputation as “the most successful machine gun ever designed.” Unique characteristics such as the external gas‑vented barrel and the ability to sustain fire for extended periods without overheating set it apart from contemporaries.

The M202A1 FLASH is an American four-barreled 66mm incendiary rocket launcher developed as a replacement for infantry flamethrowers. It fires M74 incendiary rockets loaded with approximately 0.61 kg of thickened pyrophoric agent that ignites spontaneously upon contact with air, capable of engaging area targets and fortified positions at ranges out to 750 meters. The reusable launcher features a distinctive quad-barrel cluster mounted on a detachable launcher unit with a folding stock, pistol grip, and optical sight. Although effective, the M202 was limited in its deployment and was eventually withdrawn from frontline service as incendiary weapons fell out of favor under international conventions.

The M203 is a single-shot 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed to mount beneath the M16 rifle and M4 carbine. It has been the standard U.S. military grenade launcher since 1969, providing squad members with a combined rifle/grenade capability.

The M240B is a belt-fed general purpose machine gun used by the United States military. It is the US version of the FN MAG, which has been one of the most widely used machine guns in the world. The M240B fires the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge from disintegrating metal-link belts. It features a quick-change barrel, a bipod, and a fixed stock. The M240B replaced the M60 machine gun as the US standard medium machine gun. It is used as an infantry support weapon, coaxial vehicle gun, and helicopter door gun.

The M249 Para is a compact variant of the M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) developed by FN Herstal for airborne and special operations forces. It features a shorter barrel and a collapsible stock for reduced overall length during transport. The M249 Para retains the same gas-operated, open-bolt action as the standard M249. It is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and is belt-fed or magazine-fed. The reduction in size and weight makes it more suitable for operations requiring mobility and compact stowage.

The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) is a U.S. Marine Corps squad automatic weapon based on the Heckler & Koch HK416. Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, it is designed to provide accurate sustained fire from a magazine-fed platform rather than a belt-fed machine gun.

The M3 Browning is a high rate of fire variant of the M2 heavy machine gun developed for aircraft use during World War II. It fires the .50 BMG cartridge at approximately 1,200 rounds per minute, nearly double the rate of the standard M2. The weapon uses a lighter bolt assembly and a stronger recoil spring to achieve its increased cyclic rate. It was widely used on American fighter and bomber aircraft during the war.

The M320 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM) is a single-shot 40mm grenade launcher manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It can be fired as a standalone weapon or mounted under the M4 carbine and M16 rifle. The M320 features a side-opening barrel for longer ammunition and an integrated day/night sight.

The M60 is an American 7.62×51mm NATO general-purpose machine gun. Known as 'The Pig', it served as the primary U.S. squad-level machine gun from the Vietnam War through the Gulf War, where it gained a mixed reputation for firepower and reliability issues.

The M60E3 was a lightweight variant of the M60 general-purpose machine gun, developed by Saco Defense in the 1980s. It featured a lighter barrel, new handguard, and a folding bipod mounted on the receiver.

The M60E4, also designated as the Mk 43 Mod 0, is the final and most refined version of the M60 general-purpose machine gun. It fires the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge from a disintegrating-link belt feed. The M60E4 features a redesigned bipod attached to the receiver rather than the barrel, a shorter barrel with a new flash suppressor, and improved handguards. The weapon weighs less than its predecessors and has a collapsible buttstock on some variants. It uses a long-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt head.

The M7 was a spigot-type rifle grenade launcher designed to mount on the M1 Garand rifle. It attached to the flash hider or bayonet lug and launched 22mm rifle grenades using a special blank cartridge. The M7 was the standard US rifle grenade launcher system during and after World War II.

The M72 LAW (Light Anti-tank Weapon) is a disposable single-shot 66mm unguided anti-tank rocket launcher adopted by the U.S. military in 1963. Its lightweight, disposable design makes it a standard issue weapon for infantry squads needing a portable anti-armor or bunker-busting capability.

The M72A7 is the latest variant of the M72 LAW series, an American disposable 66mm anti-tank rocket launcher. It features an improved rocket motor and a new warhead for increased penetration. The M72 series has been in service since the 1960s.

The M79 is a single-shot, break-action, shoulder-fired 40mm grenade launcher adopted by the U.S. military in 1961. Known as the 'Thumper' or 'Blooper', it provided infantry squads with direct and indirect fire support using high-explosive, smoke, and illumination rounds.

The MG 131 is a German 13x64mm aircraft machine gun developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig for the Luftwaffe. It was designed to provide greater firepower than rifle caliber machine guns while being compact enough for fighter aircraft installation. The weapon was electrically fired on fixed mounts and mechanically fired on flexible mounts. It served as standard armament on many German aircraft from 1940 through the end of World War II.

The MG 15 is a German air-cooled machine gun designed for flexible mounting on World War II aircraft. Developed by Rheinmetall, it was adapted from the MG 30 design. The MG 15 fires the 7.92x57mm Mauser round from either a 75-round saddle drum or a 250-round belt. It has a distinctive large air-cooled barrel jacket with cooling slots. After the war, the MG 15 was adapted for ground use by several countries.

The MG 34 was a German general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, widely regarded as the world's first true general-purpose machine gun. It could serve as a light machine gun with a bipod or a medium machine gun on a tripod mount. The weapon used both belt feed and drum feed systems and had a distinctive streamlined receiver.

The MG 42 is a German general-purpose machine gun designed in 1942 that became one of the most feared and influential machine guns of World War II. It featured a revolutionary recoil-operated roller-locked action and a high rate of fire of up to 1,500 rounds per minute. The MG 42 was known for its distinctive tearing canvas sound during sustained fire.

The MG3 is a German general purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, a direct evolution of the legendary MG42 of World War II. It retains the MG42's signature roller-locked short recoil operating system, quick-change barrel, and extremely high cyclic rate of approximately 1,200 rounds per minute, giving it a distinctive ripping sound that soldiers describe as 'ripping canvas.' The MG3 features an improved bolt design, a more durable feed mechanism, and a polymer buttstock and pistol grip. It is belt-fed from 50- or 120-round belts and can be mounted on a bipod for the light machine gun role or a tripod for sustained fire. Despite being a design from the 1960s, the MG3 remains in frontline service with the German Bundeswehr and over 30 other national armed forces.

The MG5 is a modern German general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It was designed to replace the aging MG3 in Bundeswehr service, offering improved ergonomics, a lower cyclic rate, and modern mounting options. The MG5 uses a roller-delayed blowback action inherited from the G3 family and feeds from disintegrating belts.

The Madsen Light Machine Gun was a Danish automatic weapon chambered in various calibers from 6.5mm to 8x56R. It used a unique combination of short recoil operation and a tilting bolt mechanism. The Madsen was one of the first truly successful light machine guns and had an exceptionally long service life spanning over 70 years.

The matchlock was the first mechanism invented to facilitate the firing of a handheld firearm, representing a revolutionary advance in military technology during the late medieval and early modern periods. The design employed a slow-burning match cord clamped in a serpentine arm that, upon pulling the trigger, lowered the glowing tip into a flash pan filled with priming powder, which then ignited the main charge through a touch hole. The matchlock musket was the dominant infantry firearm in Europe from the 15th through the late 17th centuries, and in parts of Asia well into the 19th century. While simplistic and susceptible to wet weather, the matchlock transformed warfare by making firearms practical for mass infantry formations and marked the beginning of the gunpowder age on the battlefield.

The Maxim M1910 is a Russian heavy machine gun based on Hiram Maxim's original design, mounted on a distinctive wheeled Sokolov mount. It was adopted by the Imperial Russian Army in 1910 and served through World War I, the Russian Civil War, and both World Wars. The M1910 uses a water-cooled jacket and is chambered in 7.62x54mmR. The wheeled mount allowed the gun to be pulled by soldiers or horses across the battlefield. The M1910 was the primary heavy machine gun of the Russian and Soviet armies for decades.

The Milkor MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a South African 40mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher. It allows rapid engagement of area targets with up to six grenades before reloading, providing significantly more firepower than single-shot launchers.

The Minimi 7.62 is a belt-fed light machine gun manufactured by FN Herstal, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It is a larger-caliber variant of the successful 5.56mm Minimi/M249 SAW. The Minimi 7.62 was developed to provide greater range and stopping power than the 5.56mm version. It uses the same gas-operated action and feed mechanism scaled up for the larger cartridge. The weapon is used by special operations forces for sustained fire support at longer ranges.

The Mk 19 is an American belt-fed 40×53mm automatic grenade machine gun. It has been the standard heavy automatic grenade launcher for the U.S. military since the Vietnam War, mounted on vehicles, boats, and tripods for devastating area suppression.

A Swedish-British disposable anti-tank missile system designed for one-man operation. It uses a unique overfly top-attack guidance system.

A Soviet 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun designed as a replacement for the DShK. It was known for its high rate of fire and reliability.

The OTs-14 Groza (Thunderstorm) is a Russian bullpup assault rifle available in 9×39mm with an integral suppressor configuration. Designed for special forces CQB, it is a heavily modified AKS-74U in bullpup form with a forward vertical grip and top-mounted sight rail.

The PKM is a Soviet-designed 7.62×54mmR general-purpose machine gun. Modernized from the original PK design, it is lighter, more reliable, and widely regarded as one of the best GPMGs ever made. It is the standard squad and vehicle machine gun for Russian and many allied forces.

The PKP Pecheneg is a Russian 7.62x54mmR general-purpose machine gun developed as an improved version of the PKM. It features a forced-air barrel cooling system that allows sustained fire without changing the barrel. The weapon retains the proven PKM action with a new heavy barrel design.

A German disposable anti-tank rocket launcher developed to replace the Carl Gustaf M2. It uses a high-explosive anti-tank warhead with a unique recoilless launch system.

The Panzerfaust 30 was the first mass-produced version of the German disposable anti-tank recoilless launcher. It consisted of a simple steel tube with a propellant charge and a fin-stabilized HEAT warhead. The weapon was cheap to produce and gave individual infantrymen an effective anti-tank weapon for the first time.

The Panzerfaust 60 was the most widely produced variant of the German Panzerfaust series of disposable anti-tank recoilless weapons used in World War II. It featured a larger 149 mm diameter warhead and a more powerful propellant charge than the earlier Panzerfaust 30, giving it an effective range of 60 meters and the ability to penetrate up to 200 mm of armor plate. The weapon was a single-use, shoulder-fired design consisting of a steel tube containing the propellant charge and a large shaped-charge warhead that could defeat any Allied tank in service at the time. The Panzerfaust 60 was simple enough to be issued to minimally trained Volkssturm militia and Hitler Youth units, making it one of the most feared infantry anti-tank weapons of the war.

The Panzerschreck was a German 88mm anti-tank rocket launcher developed from captured American Bazooka technology. It featured a larger caliber and a blast shield to protect the operator from the rocket motor backblast. The weapon gave German infantry a powerful anti-tank capability against Soviet and Allied armor.

A Prussian flintlock musket that was the standard infantry weapon of the Prussian Army for over a century. It was manufactured at the Potsdam Royal Gun Factory.

The Q Honey Badger is a modern integrally suppressed personal defense weapon chambered in .300 AAC Blackout. Developed by Q, LLC, it is designed to provide suppressed firepower in a compact package optimized for subsonic ammunition.

The QBG-9 is a Chinese 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed for use with the QBZ-95 and QBZ-03 bullpup rifles. It is the standard grenade launcher for the People's Liberation Army's bullpup rifle system. The QBG-9 uses a breech-loading design with a side-swing barrel for rapid loading.

The QJZ-89 is a Chinese 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun designed for lightweight portable infantry use. It uses a unique short recoil action combined with a gas assist system to reduce overall weight. At approximately 26.5 kilograms with tripod, it is one of the lightest heavy machine guns ever produced. The weapon was developed to improve the mobility of Chinese infantry units.

The QLZ-87 is a Chinese 35x32mm automatic grenade launcher developed by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. It operates on a gas-operated, direct impingement system and can be fired from a bipod or tripod mount, offering a lightweight alternative to heavier Western automatic grenade launchers at just 12 kg. The weapon fires from a 6- or 15-round drum magazine and achieves a cyclic rate of approximately 480 rounds per minute. Its unique 35mm caliber was developed independently by China rather than adopting the NATO 40mm or Russian 30mm standards, giving the PLA a proprietary ammunition ecosystem.

The RG-6 is a Russian 40mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher chambered for VOG-25 caseless grenades. Developed for close-quarters and urban combat, it provides Russian infantry with rapid multi-shot grenade firepower in a compact package.

The RP-46 is a Soviet light machine gun developed by Degtyaryov, chambered in 7.62x54mmR. It is an improved belt-fed version of the earlier DP-27 light machine gun. The RP-46 can use both belt feeds and the original DP-27 pan magazines. It was designed to provide more sustained fire capability than the magazine-fed DP-27. The gun was a transition between the DP-27 and the later RPD and PKM designs.

The RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova, or Degtyaryov Light Machine Gun) is a Soviet light machine gun designed by Vasily Degtyaryov. It was chambered in 7.62x39mm M43 and fed from a 100-round drum magazine or 100-round linked belt. The RPD combined the firepower of a machine gun with the mobility of an assault rifle.

The RPD is a Soviet light machine gun designed by Vasily Degtyaryov, chambered in 7.62x39mm M43. It was one of the first light machine guns designed around an intermediate cartridge and fed from a distinctive 100-round belt contained in a drum magazine. The RPD served as the standard squad automatic weapon of the Soviet Union and its allies for decades.

The RPG-16 is a Soviet 58.3mm portable rocket-propelled grenade launcher developed specifically for Soviet airborne forces (VDV). Unlike the widely used RPG-7 which fired an 85mm over-caliber warhead, the RPG-16 used a smaller 58.3mm rocket but with a longer, more aerodynamic projectile that provided improved accuracy and a flatter trajectory at extended ranges. The launcher featured a two-piece design that could be broken down for parachute jumps and reassembled quickly upon landing, making it ideal for airborne operations. It used PG-16 high-explosive anti-tank rockets and was the primary light anti-armor weapon of Soviet paratroopers throughout the 1970s.

The RPG-18 was a Soviet disposable anti-tank rocket launcher firing a 64mm HEAT rocket. It was designed as a one-shot disposable weapon that could be extended from a collapsed carrying tube. The weapon was issued to Soviet motorized infantry as a lightweight anti-armor solution.

The RPG-22 is a Soviet/Russian 72.5mm disposable rocket-propelled grenade launcher developed as an improved replacement for the RPG-18. It offers slightly better armor penetration and a more compact overall design. The weapon is issued as a sealed, preloaded tube and discarded after a single use.

The RPG-26 is a Soviet/Russian 72.5mm disposable rocket-propelled grenade launcher designed as a lightweight follow-on to the RPG-18. It is a single-shot, preloaded disposable weapon that is issued as a sealed tube ready for immediate use. The RPG-26 can penetrate approximately 440mm of armor, making it effective against light to medium armored vehicles and fortifications.

The RPG-27 Tavolga is a disposable single-shot anti-tank rocket launcher developed in Russia. It fires a 105mm rocket with a tandem shaped charge warhead. The RPG-27 was designed to penetrate explosive reactive armor. It uses a telescoping launch tube that extends before firing. The launcher is pre-loaded and issued as a sealed unit. After firing, the tube is discarded. The RPG-27 is intended to replace older rocket launchers in Russian service.

A Soviet/Russian reusable anti-tank rocket launcher firing 105mm rockets. It is known for its ability to penetrate modern explosive reactive armor.

The RPG-29 Vampir is a Soviet/Russian reusable 105mm rocket-propelled grenade launcher developed by the Bazalt design bureau. It features a distinctive two-stage launch tube design that breaks down into two sections for carrying. The RPG-29 can defeat over 750mm of armor behind explosive reactive armor, making it one of the most powerful man-portable anti-tank weapons ever fielded.

The RPG-30 Kryuk is a disposable anti-tank rocket launcher developed in Russia. It fires a 105mm rocket with a tandem shaped charge warhead. The RPG-30 is unique for featuring a preliminary dart projectile that defeats active protection systems. The dart fires first to trick the APS, followed by the main rocket. This design makes it effective against modern tanks equipped with hard-kill APS. The launcher is a single-shot disposable unit that extends before firing.

The RPG-32 Barkas is a modern multi-caliber rocket-propelled grenade launcher jointly developed by Russia's Bazalt and Jordan's JADARA. Its most distinctive feature is a quick-change barrel system that allows the operator to switch between 72.5mm and 105mm rocket calibers depending on the target type within seconds. The 105mm rocket is designed to defeat modern main battle tanks with explosive reactive armor, while the 72.5mm rocket is optimized for light armored vehicles and fortified positions. The weapon uses a recoilless launch principle with a collapsible launch tube, and is equipped with a sophisticated day/night sighting system. The RPG-32 has been adopted by the Jordanian Armed Forces.

The RPG‑7 is a man‑portable, reusable, unguided anti‑tank rocket launcher developed by the Soviet Union’s Bazalt design bureau. Conceived as a low‑cost, high‑impact solution for infantry to defeat armored vehicles and fortified positions, its design philosophy emphasizes simplicity, ruggedness, and ease of mass production. The launcher consists of a steel tube with a simple flip‑up rear sight and a detachable, reloadable rocket cartridge. Its primary purpose is military, though it has proliferated to irregular forces worldwide. Key innovations include a shaped‑charge warhead capable of penetrating up to 260 mm of rolled homogeneous armor, a dual‑purpose propellant that ignites both the launch charge and sustainer motor, and a universal 40 mm caliber that accommodates a wide variety of warheads (HEAT, HE, thermobaric, smoke). The RPG‑7’s reputation rests on its reliability, low logistical footprint, and iconic status as a symbol of guerrilla warfare, while its distinctive “saw‑tooth” warhead and characteristic back‑blast make it instantly recognizable.

The RPK-16 is a Russian light machine gun chambered in 5.45x39mm based on the AK-12 platform. It features a heavy profile 580 mm barrel for sustained fire and improved accuracy. The weapon uses a 45-round box magazine or a 96-round drum for high capacity. It has a Picatinny rail system on the handguard for mounting optics and accessories. The RPK-16 can be configured with either a long barrel for the LMG role or a short barrel for assault use.

The RPK-203 is a light machine gun chambered in 7.62x39mm, developed by the Kalashnikov Concern as an export variant of the RPK series. It is designed for the 7.62x39mm cartridge and is based on the AK-103 assault rifle platform. The RPK-203 features a longer, heavier barrel for improved sustained fire accuracy. It has a side-folding polymer stock and a bipod for stable firing. The weapon is intended to provide squad automatic fire capability with the widely available 7.62x39mm round.

The RPK-74 is a Soviet light machine gun developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It is the 5.45x39mm variant of the earlier RPK light machine gun. The RPK-74 shares approximately 75 percent parts commonality with the AK-74 assault rifle. It features a longer, heavier barrel, a bipod, and a reinforced receiver for sustained fire. The weapon uses a 45-round magazine or a standard 30-round AK-74 magazine. It was designed as a squad-level support weapon for the Soviet military.

The RPK-74M is a modernized light machine gun variant of the AK-74 rifle, developed by the Kalashnikov Concern in Russia. It is an improved version of the RPK-74, featuring a side-folding polymer stock and a reinforced receiver. The RPK-74M is chambered in 5.45x39mm and uses the same ammunition as the AK-74 assault rifle. It has a longer and heavier barrel than the AK-74 for sustained automatic fire. The weapon is designed to provide squad-level automatic fire support.

The RPO-A Shmel is a Soviet single-shot disposable man-portable rocket flamethrower. Despite its flamethrower designation, it actually fires a thermobaric rocket warhead. The weapon is a sealed tube that contains the rocket, launcher, and ignition system. It was designed to engage fortified positions, bunkers, and personnel in enclosed spaces. The thermobaric warhead creates a high-temperature blast wave through fuel-air explosion. The RPO-A is significantly more powerful than conventional explosive rockets of similar size.

The SG-43 Goryunov is a Soviet medium machine gun designed by Peter Goryunov to replace the aging Maxim PM1910. It fires the 7.62x54mmR cartridge from either 200-round or 250-round belts. The SG-43 used a gas-operated system with a vertically tilting bolt and was mounted on a distinctive wheeled mount for infantry use.

The SGM Goryunov is a Soviet medium machine gun developed as a modernization of the SG-43 Goryunov. It was designed in the 1940s by Pyotr Goryunov and was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1943. The SGM features an air-cooled barrel and a gas-operated action. It was typically mounted on a wheeled or tripod mount for sustained fire roles. The weapon is chambered in 7.62x54mmR and was widely used by the Soviet Union and its allies.

The SIG MG 338 is a lightweight general purpose machine gun developed by SIG Sauer. It is chambered in .338 Norma Magnum, offering extended range and lethality compared to 7.62mm machine guns. The MG 338 uses a short-stroke gas piston system with a multi-lug rotating bolt. It features a receiver made from lightweight materials including aluminum and polymer. The weapon is designed to bridge the gap between 7.62mm GPMGs and .50 caliber heavy machine guns in weight and performance.

The SIG MG 710-3 was a Swiss general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It used a roller-delayed blowback system derived from the German MG 42 design. The weapon was known for its exceptional manufacturing quality and reliability under adverse conditions.

The SMAW is a portable shoulder-fired assault weapon developed for the United States Marine Corps. It is designed to engage bunkers, fortified positions, and armored vehicles. The weapon launches 83mm rockets from a reusable launch tube fitted with a telescopic sight. The SMAW can fire HEDP rockets for multipurpose use or a special rocket for breaching obstacles. It features a spotting rifle attachment that fires tracer rounds matching the rocket trajectory. The weapon provides Marine infantry with organic heavy firepower at the squad and platoon level.

The Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 is a medium machine gun designed by Andreas Schwarzlose. It uses a unique delayed blowback action instead of the recoil or gas operation used by most other machine guns. The gun is chambered in 8x57mm Mauser and uses a water-cooled barrel. It served as the standard machine gun of the Austro-Hungarian military during World War I. The Schwarzlose was also widely used by Italy and other European nations.

The first standard musket manufactured at the Springfield Armory. It was a .69 caliber smoothbore flintlock based on the French Charleville design.

The Springfield Model 1812 is a flintlock musket produced at the Springfield Armory. It was based on the French Charleville pattern that dominated European military musket design. The musket was chambered in .69 caliber and used a smoothbore barrel. It was the second standard US infantry musket produced at Springfield. The Model 1812 saw service in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War.

The Springfield Model 1861 was a .58 caliber percussion-lock rifled musket manufactured by the Springfield Armory and numerous private contractors during the American Civil War. It was the most widely used infantry weapon of the Union Army, with approximately one million units produced during the conflict. The rifle featured a percussion cap ignition system that was far more reliable than the earlier flintlock mechanism, and its rifled barrel allowed accurate fire at ranges previously impossible for smoothbore muskets. The Springfield 1861's combination of reliability, accuracy, and mass producibility made it the definitive shoulder arm of the Civil War and one of the most significant military rifles of the 19th century.

The Sterling-Patchett is a suppressed variant of the Sterling L2A3 submachine gun, developed for British special forces during the Cold War. It features an integrally designed suppressor that extends forward from the barrel, with a unique rubber wipes system. The weapon was used by the SAS, SBS, and MI6 for covert operations. It served as a replacement for the earlier De Lisle carbine in British special forces inventory.

The Steyr MG 74 is an Austrian general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is an improved Austrian variant of the German MG 42 design, featuring a heavier bolt for a reduced rate of fire, improved accuracy, and a polymer buttstock.

A suppressed variant of the Austrian Steyr SSG 69 bolt-action sniper rifle. It features an integrally suppressed barrel for covert operations.

The Stoner 63 is a modular weapon system designed by Eugene Stoner in the early 1960s. It was one of the first truly modular firearm designs, capable of being configured as an assault rifle, carbine, light machine gun, or belt-fed machine gun. The most common configuration was the light machine gun variant used by US special forces during the Vietnam War. The weapon is chambered in 5.56x45mm and uses a unique gas-operated piston system. The Stoner 63 was manufactured by Cadillac Gage and later by Colt.

The Tower Musket was a British smoothbore flintlock musket produced under Tower of London inspection. These muskets armed the British East India Company's armies. The Tower Musket was the primary arm of British naval landing parties during the Age of Sail.

The Type 69 RPG is a Chinese man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank rocket launcher. It was developed by Norinco as an improved copy of the Soviet RPG-7 and entered service in the 1970s. The Type 69 features a reusable launch tube with a pistol grip and a trigger mechanism. It can fire a variety of 85mm rockets, including high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT), high-explosive fragmentation, and tandem-charge warheads. The launcher is fitted with a simple optical sight and can be used with an infrared night sight. The Type 69 RPG has been widely exported and used in many conflicts around the world. It is known for its simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness against armored vehicles.

A Chinese 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun developed as a lighter alternative to the Type 54. It features a gas-operated action with unique recoil mitigation.

The Type 89 Grenade Discharger was a Japanese 50mm lightweight mortar used during World War II, often incorrectly called the knee mortar by Allied forces. It fired a variety of high-explosive and illumination shells out to ranges of 650 meters. The weapon could be operated by a single soldier and was highly portable.

The Type 92 heavy machine gun was the standard heavy machine gun of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It was an air-cooled, gas-operated machine gun chambered in the 7.7x58mm Arisaka cartridge. The Type 92 was a development of the earlier Type 3 heavy machine gun, which itself was based on the French Hotchkiss design. It is often called the Woodpecker by Allied soldiers due to its distinctive slow rate of fire. The weapon was fed from metal feed strips and was mounted on a heavy tripod for sustained fire.

The UK vz. 59 (Univerzální Kulomet vzor 59) is a Czechoslovak 7.62×54mmR general-purpose machine gun. It combines elements of the Soviet PK and Czech SA vz. 58 designs and remains the standard GPMG of the Czech and Slovak armed forces.

The UKM-2000 is a Polish general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnów. It is a deep modernization of the Soviet PKM machine gun, adapted to fire 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. The modernization includes a new buttstock, railed handguard, and modern sighting systems.

The Ultimax 100 is a light machine gun designed and manufactured in Singapore by Chartered Industries of Singapore. It uses a gas-operated, constant-recoil system that significantly reduces felt recoil. The Ultimax 100 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and feeds from a 100-round drum magazine or standard STANAG magazines. It is one of the most controllable light machine guns ever produced. The weapon is known for its accuracy even in sustained automatic fire. It was designed as a squad automatic weapon for the Singapore Armed Forces.

The VSS Vintorez is a Soviet-designed integrally suppressed designated marksman rifle chambered in 9×39mm subsonic. It is the sniper variant of the AS Val system, featuring a solid wooden stock, side-mounted optics rail, and select-fire capability.

A South African general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It was designed for reliability in harsh African conditions.

The Vickers machine gun is a water-cooled, recoil-operated medium machine gun that served as the standard British machine gun for over 50 years. It was adopted by the British Army in 1912 and remained in service through World War I, World War II, and beyond. The Vickers was a development of the earlier Maxim gun, incorporating design improvements by Vickers Armstrong. It was chambered in .303 British and fed from fabric belts. The weapon was legendary for its reliability and the ability to fire continuously for hours with adequate water cooling.

The W85 is a Chinese 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun developed from the Soviet DShK and NSV designs. It features a lighter construction than its predecessors and can be mounted on both ground tripods and vehicle pintle mounts. The weapon is used by the People's Liberation Army as a battalion-level support weapon.

The Evans Repeating Rifle is a unique 19th-century American lever-action firearm designed by Warren R. Evans, notable for its extraordinary magazine capacity. Unlike other period rifles that held 6 to 15 rounds, the Evans used an Archimedean screw mechanism in the buttstock to hold up to 34 rounds of proprietary .44 Evans ammunition, giving it the highest capacity of any repeating rifle of its era. The rifle's action cycled the helical magazine with each throw of the lever, feeding cartridges from the buttstock into the chamber. Though innovative, the proprietary ammunition and mechanical complexity hindered widespread adoption, and the rifle remains a fascinating oddity of American firearms history.

The Welrod is a British bolt-action integrally suppressed pistol developed during World War II for covert operations. Designed to look like a simple pipe with a grip, it was the ultimate assassination weapon — nearly silent, concealable, and leaving no spent casings behind when fired with its rubber wipes intact.

The wheellock was a sophisticated ignition mechanism for firearms that used a spring-loaded serrated steel wheel spinning against a piece of iron pyrite to generate sparks, igniting the priming powder. Unlike the matchlock, the wheellock required no burning match, allowing firearms to be carried ready to fire at a moment's notice, which made cavalry pistols and the first true handguns practical. The mechanism was expensive and complex, requiring skilled clockmakers and gunsmiths to produce, which limited wheellocks to wealthy officers, cavalrymen, and nobility. The wheellock pistol became a status symbol of the European aristocracy and a transformative weapon for cavalry tactics, though it was eventually superseded by the simpler and cheaper flintlock.

The XM148 was an under-barrel 40mm grenade launcher developed by Colt for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. Designed as a lightweight alternative to the standalone M79 grenade launcher, it mounted directly beneath the M16's handguard and was fired using a trigger mechanism positioned forward of the rifle's magazine well. The XM148 was a single-shot, break-open weapon that fired the same 40x46mm low-velocity grenades as the M79, giving infantry squads organic grenade capability without requiring a dedicated grenadier. Despite being replaced by the improved M203 in 1969, the XM148 was a pivotal step in the evolution of under-barrel grenade launching systems that are now standard on military rifles worldwide.

The XM25 CDTE is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed grenade launcher that fires 25mm programmable airburst munitions developed by Heckler & Koch and Alliant Techsystems for the United States Army. The weapon's integrated laser rangefinder and fire control computer allow soldiers to program the exact distance at which the round will detonate, enabling engagement of targets behind cover or within enclosed spaces. It fires a 25x40mm low-velocity grenade from a 4-round box magazine and features a bullpup layout to keep the overall length manageable for individual infantry use. Though highly effective in combat trials in Afghanistan, the program was canceled in 2017 due to reliability issues and budget constraints.

The ZB vz. 26 was a Czechoslovak light machine gun chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, widely regarded as one of the finest LMG designs of the interwar period. It used a gas-operated tilting bolt action and top-mounted box magazine. The vz. 26 directly inspired the British Bren Gun.