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The United States was the first country to formally issue a modern combat shotgun. Innovations by John Browning made it possible for repeating & self-loading shotguns to become reliable weapons suited for war. Thanks to this head start in shotgun development the US adopted various “trench guns” to be used for close quarters combat, which can identified by their heat shield & bayonet lug. These trench shotguns were so effective that the Germans protested their use as a war crime and threatened to execute any prisoners caught with shotgun shells. The 12 gauge was adopted as the preferred bore diameter for shotguns in US service and become the de-facto global standard for the next century. The US Military continues their tradition to the present, maintaining the world’s largest arsenal of modern shotguns.

#1. Winchester M1897: pump action, designed by John Browning. WW1-Vietnam.

#2. Remington Model 10-A: pump action, designed by John Pederson. WW1.

#3. Winchester Model 12: pump action, designed by T.C. Johnson based on Browning’s patent. WW1-Vietnam.

#4. Ithaca Model 37: pump action, designed by Harry Howland based on Browning’s patent. WW2-Vietnam.

#5. Remington Model 11: recoil operated, based on John Browning’s Auto-5 self loading shotgun. WW1 & WW2.

#6. Stevens Model 620: pump action, designed by John Browning. WW2-Vietnam.

#7. Savage Model 720: recoil operated, based on John Browning’s Auto-5 self loading shotgun. WW2.

#8. Remington M870 MCS: pump action, designed by L. Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston, and G.E. Pinckney, Vietnam War-present.

#9. Mossberg 590A1: pump action, designed by Carl Benson, 1987-present.

#10. Benelli M1014: gas operated, designed by Marco Vignarolli, 1999-present.

In the 1950s, the IDF adopted the Belgian FN FAL as their standard issue rifle. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the Israelis found that the FN FAL was prone to malfunction when desert sand got into the action. Their adversaries were armed with AK rifles that ran flawlessly in adverse conditions. This experience in the Yom Kippur War inspired the IDF to develop a Kalashnikov rifle of their own chambered in a NATO cartridge. This design was developed around a Finnish RK 62 receiver by Yisrael Balashnikov (changed his last name to Galili because it sounded too similar to Kalashnikov).

#1. Galil AR- rifle, 5.56x45mm, 18.1” barrel, Galil mag.

#2. Galil ARM: lmg, 5.56x45mm, 18.1” barrel, Galil mag.

#3. Galil SAR: carbine, 5.56x45mm, 13.1” barrel, Galil mag.

#4. Galil MAR: compact carbine, 5.56x45mm, 8.3” barrel, Galil mag.

#5. Galil ARM: lmg, 7.62x51mm, 18.1” barrel, 7.62 Galil mag.

#6. Galatz Sniper: dmr, 7.62x51mm, 20” barrel, 7.62 Galil mag.

#7. Galil ACE 23: rifle, 5.56x45mm, 18.1” barrel, Galil mag.

#8. Galil ACE-N 23: rifle, 5.56x45mm, 18.1” barrel, STANAG mag.

#9. Galil ACE 52: rifle, 7.62x51mm, 16.1” barrel, 7.62 Galil mag.

#10. Galil ACE-N 52: rifle, 7.62x51mm, 16.1” barrel, SR-25 mag.

#11. Galil ACE 32: rifle, 7.62x39mm, 16.1” barrel, AK mag.

#12: Galil ACE 22: carbine, 5.56x45mm, 13.2” barrel, Galil mag.

#13. Galil ACE-N 22: carbine, 5.56x45mm, 13.2” barrel, STANAG mag.

#14. Galil ACE 21: compact carbine, 5.56x45mm, 8.5” barrel, Galil mag.

#15. Galil ACE-N 21: compact carbine, 5.56x45mm, 8.5” barrel, STANAG mag.

#16. Galil ACE 53: rifle, 7.62x51mm, 20.1” barrel, 7.62 Galil mag.

#17. Galil ACE 5.45: rifle, 5.45x39mm, 16.1” barrel, AK-74 mag.

#18. AK Alfa: carbine, 7.62x39mm, 12.4” barrel, AK mag.

#19. Galil ACE Gen II: rifle, 5.56x45mm, 16.1” barrel, STANAG mag.

#20. Galil ACE Gen II: rifle, 7.62x51mm, 16.1” barrel, SR-25 mag.

#21. Galil ACE Gen II: rifle, 7.62x39mm, 16.1” barrel, AK mag.

#Rifles

1. G3: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20rd magazine, 17.7” barrel, flip-up sight, wood stock.
2. G3A1: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20rd mag, 17.7” barrel, Introduced drum rear sight.
3. G3A3: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20rd mag. 17.7” barrel, polymer stock.
4. G3A4: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20rd mag. 17.7” barrel, collapsing buttstock.
5. G3KA4: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20 rd mag, carbine 12.7” barrel, collapsing stock.
6. HK32A2: 7.62x39mm, 30rd mag, 15.35” barrel, fixed stock.
7. HK33A2: 5.56x45mm NATO, 40rd mag, 15.35” barrel, fixed stock.
8. HK33A3: 5.56x45mm NATO, 30rd mag, 15.35” barrel, collapsing stock.
9. HK33KA3: 5.56x45mm, 30rd mag, carbine 13.1” barrel, collapsing stock.
10. HK53: 5.56x45mm NATO, 30rd mag, carbine 8.3” barrel, collapsing stock.
11. G41: 5.56x45mm NATO, 30rd STANAG, 17.7” barrel, fixed stock.
12. G41A2: 5.56x45mm, 30rd STANAG, 17.7” barrel, collapsing stock.

#Marksman Rifles

1. PSG1: 7.62x51mm NATO, 5rd magazine, 25.6” barrel, Hensoldt 6x42 optic.
2. MSG90: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20rd mag, 23.6” barrel, Hensoldt 10x42 optic.
3. HK33SG/1: 5.56x45mm NATO, 25rd mag, 15.4” barrel, Hensoldt 4x24 optic.
4. G3SG/1: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20rd mag, 17.7” barrel, Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6x.

#Machine Guns

1. HK21: 7.62x51mm NATO, belt-fed.
2. HK23: 5.56x45mm NATO, belt-fed.
3. HK11: 7.62x51mm NATO, 20rd mag.
4. HK13: 5.56x45mm NATO, 30rd mag.

#Submachine Guns (9x19mm)

1. MP5: 8.9” barrel, early sight, fixed stock.
2. . MP5A2: drum sights, fixed stock.
3. MP5A3: collapsing stock.
4. MP5A2N: Navy ambidextrous trigger group, fixed stock.
5. MP5A4: 3rd burst trigger, fixed stock.
6. MP5SD6: integrally suppressed, 3rd burst trigger group, collapsing stock.
7. MP5SD1: 15rd magazine, integrally suppressed, no stock.
8. MP5K: short 4.5” barrel, no stock.
9. MP5KA4: short 4.5” barrel, 3rd burst trigger group, no stock.
10. MP5K-PDW: short 5.5” threaded barrel, folding stock.

The Villar Perosa was designed in 1915 by Italian Colonel Bethel Abiel Revelli. The VP was the world’s first pistol caliber machine gun to see military service, paving the way for future submachine guns.

#PU-1 (Image 1): The PU-1 prototype was presented to Soviet military officials in 1976 based on a modified RPK-74. It features a housing on the left hand side of the receiver to contain a belt-feed mechanism, although it was primarily designed to be fed from a 100rd pan style drum mag. It fires from a closed bolt position. The PU-1 performed well in several tests, but the Soviets were already satisfied with the RPK-74.

#PU-2 (Image 2): The PU-2 was an all new iteration of the dual feed machine gun tested in 1977. It was designed from the ground up with the intent to primarily be fed from belts, with magazines being supplementary. The new PU-2 prototype features a stamped steel receiver inspired by the Kalashnikov PK and long stroke gas system that was flipped on the upside down part of the barrel just like a PK machine gun. It fires from an open bolt and features a belt-feed system on the top of the receiver that can feed ambidextrously from either side. There is a trapdoor on the left hand side of the receiver to accept standard AK-74/RPK-74 mags.

#PU-21 (Image 3): The PU-2 was deemed unsatisfactory during testing due to issues with its complicated belt-feed system. As a result, the PU-21 was reengineered in 1978 as an improved version of the PU-2. The PU-21 features a redesigned feeding mechanism that deletes the ambidextrous loading capability. It fires from a 200 rd belt loaded through a feedway on the left hand side of the receiver and has the same trapdoor mag compartment as the PU-2. The PU-21 has an improved bipod mounted above the barrel for additional stability. The PU-21 was benchmarked against the RPK-74 as part of the “Poplin” R&D program and performed quite favorably in testing.

The PU-21 was the final development in the PU series despite the strong performance of the prototypes. The plan was canceled due to the high cost of the system and the fact that it was seen as only a marginal improvement over the RPK-74. The lack of a quick change barrel for the PU machine gun gave it limited suppressive fire capability when compared against the PKM.

Pretty sure I set off an enemy tripwire and that’s why it ended up being so brutal.

#AK-12: 5.45x39mm, 16.3” barrel.

#AK-12K: 5.45x39mm, 11.4” barrel.

#AK-12SK: 5.45x39mm, 9” barrel.

#RPK-16: 5.45x39mm, light machine gun, 95rd drum.

#RPL-20: 5.45x39mm, light machine gun, belt-fed.

#AK-15: 7.62x39mm, 16.3” barrel.

#AK-15K 7.62x39mm, 11.4” barrel.

#AK-15SK: 7.62x39mm, 9” barrel.

#AK-19: 5.56x45mm, 16.3” barrel.

#AK-308: 7.62x51mm, 16.3” barrel.

I heard someone creeping behind me and turned at the exact right moment.

My two favorite weapons in the game I wish you could equip the Villar Perosa on a normal class. I don’t think I’m going to get 100 stars on any other elite kits it takes too long.

China obtained the data package for the AK, SKS, and RPD from the Soviets in 1956 (hence the name Type 56). The Chinese started off building an identical copy of the AK Type 3 but would eventually go on to add some of their own unique features. Chinese AKs usually come with a hooded front sight and folding spike bayonet.

Due to the Sino-Soviet split, the Soviets refused to sell the data package to the AKM to the Chinese. In response China developed their own proprietary 1.5mm stamped receiver. As a result a stamped Chinese Type 56 is not compatible with standard AKM parts.

#1. Type 56 (Milled): military issue, 7.62x39mm, wooden stock.

#2. Type 56 (Stamped): military issue, 7.62x39mm, wooden stock.

#3. Type 56-1 (Milled): military issue, 7.62x39mm, underfolder.

#4. Type 56-1 (Stamped): military issue, 7.62x39mm, underfolder.

#5. Type 56-2: military issue, 7.62x39mm, bakelite furniture & side-folding stock.

#6. Type 84: commercial, 5.56x45mm NATO, wooden stock.

#7. Type 84-1: commercial, 5.56x45mm, underfolder.

#8. Type 84-2: commercial, 5.56x45mm, bakelite furniture and side-folding stock.

#9. Type 88: commercial, 5.45x39mm, wooden stock.

#10. Type 88-1: commercial, 5.45x39mm, side-folding stock.

#11. Type 56M: no information, 7.62x39mm, light machine gun.

#12. MAK-90: commercial, 7.62x39mm, sporter variant.

#13. Type 56C: military issue, 7.62x39mm, carbine variant.

#14. Type 86: commercial, 7.62x39mm, bullpup variant.

Any other RPKM enjoyers?

Defensive setup: muzzle brake, violet laser, SU-123 1.5x optic, bipod, 75rd drum.

Offensive setup: muzzle brake, violet laser, SU-123 1.5x optic, flashlight, alloy vertical grip, 30 rd mag, synthetic tip ammo.

The Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) program was launched in the 1970s to equip U.S. troops with a portable automatic weapon that could fill the gap between the M16 rifle and the M60 GPMG. The Army initially wanted this weapon to be chambered in a new 6x45mm cartridge, but this requirement was abandoned in favor of 5.56x45mm NATO.

The XM106 was a SAW competitor developed by the Ballistic Research Laboratory as an open bolt LMG based on the M16A1. The handguard is split into 2 peices, allowing for access to a quick change barrel system. The XM106 feeds from 3 STANAG magazines clipped together for a total of 90 rounds. An 83 round drum magazine was also patented.

The Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) program was launched in the 1970s to equip U.S. troops with a portable automatic weapon that fills the gap between the M16 rifle and the M60 GPMG. The Army initially wanted this weapon to be chambered in a new 6x45mm cartridge, but this requirement would be abandoned in favor of the standard 5.56x45mm NATO caliber.

The final contenders of the SAW program included the XM106 (M16A1 based LMG designed by BRL), XM248 (proprietary design by Ford Aerospace based on earlier XM235), XM249 (FN Minimi), and the XM262 (HK23A1). The FN XM249 would be preferred during testing and was officially adopted by the Army as the M249 SAW in 1980.

#1. M70B1- 7.62x39mm.

#2. M90- 5.56x45mm NATO.

#3. M77B1- 7.62x51mm NATO.

#4. M76- 7.92x57mm Mauser.

#5. M91- 7.62x54mmR.

The Yugoslavian pattern Kalashnikov rifle is reverse engineered from the AK Type 3. The Yugo AK is a proprietary design that is not parts compatible with the standard AK. These rifles were manufactured domestically in Serbia by Zastava Arms.

#AK Type 1- 1.3mm stamped receiver. 1949-1951. The AK was developed to fill the submachine gun role in a family of new intermediate caliber 7.62x39mm Soviet small arms. It ended up outperforming the SKS and becoming a general issue service rifle instead.

#AK Type 2- Milled receiver. 1951-1955. Developed in response to high rejection rate of the Type 1 receiver. The Type 2 was more expensive and time consuming to produce but ran smoother and had lower rejection rates.

#AK Type 3- Milled receiver. 1953-1959. Developed as a lightweight & cost effective version of the milled receiver. The Type 3 was exported to various Soviet allies such as China, Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary.

#AKM (Type 4)- 1.0mm Stamped Receiver. 1959-1977. When stamping technology finally caught up, the Soviets returned to their original concept of an economical sheet steel receiver. The AKM remains the most widely produced and exported Kalashnikov variant.

These are standard Soviet-spec receivers, non-standard proprietary receivers were also developed for Kalashnikov type rifles by countries such as China.

Finally got 100 service stars with my favorite WW1 and BF1 weapon. The Villar Perosa is the world’s first SMG it functions as two Automaticos mounted together. 100 stars on both sentry kits at this point in the games lifecycle was torture I don’t reccomend anyone to try this. This wouldn’t have been possible if not for Verdun Operations.

#1. Zastava M53- GPMG, 7.92x57mm. The M53 is a clone of the German MG 42 with a slightly tuned down cyclic rate.

#2. Zastava M84- GPMG, 7.62x54mmR. The M84 is a licensed copy of the Kalashnikov PKM with a heavier barrel & stock.

#3. Zastava M72B1- LMG, 7.62x39mm. The M72 is the automatic rifle variant of the M70, which was a reverse engineered AK Type 3 derivative. The M72B1 is not the same as an RPK, none of the parts are interchangeable besides the magazine.

#4. Zastava M77B1- LMG, 7.62x51mm. The M77 is an automatic rifle based on the M72 but rechambered for 7.62 NATO.

The Stemple Perosa is a John Stemple design, pairing together two modified Sten receivers onto a transferrable pre-86 lower receiver. The gun is tripod mounted with spade grips, and each barrel has its own trigger mechanism that allows them to be fired independently or in unison just like the original Villar Perosa. The entire system can be legally registered with just one tax stamp.

9x39mm is a Russian intermediate cartridge developed to meet the demands of operators that were unsatisfied with the ballistics of 7.62x39mm subsonic loads. 9x39mm is optimized for use in short barrel carbines, traveling at subsonic speeds while still remaining effective out to 400m. The combination of short barrel and subsonic cartridge makes these weapons ideal candidates for a suppressor. Thanks to the impressive range of the 9x39mm, a handful of DMRs have been developed in this cartridge.

#1 VSS Vintorez: An accurized variant of the AS VAL. Features a Warsaw Pact mounting rail for a PSO-1 4x telescopic sight.

#2 VSK-94: An accurized variant of the 9A-91. Features a Warsaw Pact mounting rail for a PSO-1 4x telescopic sight.

#3 OTs-14-4A-03 Groza: A bullpup chassis for the OTs-12 Tiss, which was an AKS-74UN conversion. The marksman rifle variant features a mounting bracket on the carry handle for a PO4x34 4x telescope.

#4 VSSM: A modernized VSS, the VSSM has a Picatinny rail on the top cover for mounting a 1P86 LPVO optic. It also has Picatinny rails attached to the suppressor for mounting fore end accessories.

The M1919 was the final prototype of the Tommy Gun. 40 units were made for testing. The M1919 has rapid cyclic rate of 1500 RPM. Despite being a prototype, the M1919 was advertised and sold by the Auto Ordnance company. They knew that offering this new type of weapon to the market would be a lucrative opportunity. A handful of M1919s were purchased by the NYPD, making them the first U.S. institution to adopt and issue a submachine gun.