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The AK-47 (Avtomat Kalashnikova model 1947) is a gas‑operated, selective‑fire assault rifle designed around a simple, rugged construction philosophy that prioritises reliability under adverse conditions over ergonomic refinement. Intended p

The Makarov PM was the standard Soviet military and police sidearm for decades, known for simplicity and durability.

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