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Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 3:50pm On Dec 15, 2015
I have always been fascinated by Guns and ammunitions for military warfare.... This thread is my encyclopedia of my research and knowledge of the said topic. Feel free to add your own opinions and share any weapon of your choice...
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Despite advancements in modern battlefield technology, the infantryman remains the most important cog in the war machine. From spear and bronze shield to automatic weapon and Kevlar, an army fights or retreats based on what the soldier can do - and the infantryman is only as good as his equipment, training, leadership and those around him.

Note: Material presented throughout this thread is for historical and entertainment value and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance or general operation.



PS: This thread ain't for the light hearted.... grin

My sources are so much but just for a comprehensive lookup on your own, please see....



http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/


Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by osaslord500(m): 3:56pm On Dec 15, 2015
cheesy
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:00pm On Dec 15, 2015
REVOLVER


Anaconda
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Colts Manufacturing Company Hartford - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1990

Overall Length: 330 mm (12.99 in)
Barrel Length: 152.00 mm (5.98 in)
Weight (Empty): 3.75 lb (1.70 kg)

Caliber*: .44 Special; .44 Magnum; .45 Colt
Action: Double-Action; Repeating
Feed: 6-shot rotating cylinder
Rate-of-Fire: 6 rounds per minute
Sights: Adjustable Open Sights

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by Nobody: 4:07pm On Dec 15, 2015
Gen. RickRichards reporting for duty.
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:07pm On Dec 15, 2015
Harris / McMillan M86
Sniper Rifle

Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Harris Gunworks LCC / McMillan - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1986

Overall Length: 1104 mm (43.46 in)
Barrel Length: 609.00 mm (23.98 in)
Weight (Empty): 11.46 lb (5.20 kg)

Caliber*: 7.62x51mm NATO; .30-06 Springfield; .300 Winchester Magnum; .338 Lapua Magnum; 7mm Remington Magnum
Action: Manually-Actuated Bolt Action
Feed: 3-, 4-, 5- or 10-round magazine
Sights: Various including low light and night vision

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:12pm On Dec 15, 2015
Carl-Gustav M4 (CGM4)
Man-Portable, Shoulder-Fired Multi-role Weapon

Country of Origin: Sweden
Manufacturer: Saab Technologies - Sweden
Initial Year of Service: 2014

Overall Length: 1000 mm (39.37 in)
Barrel Length: 1,000.00 mm (39.37 in)
Weight (Empty): 15.43 lb (7.00 kg)

Caliber*: 70mm
Action: Trigger-Actuated
Feed: Single-Shot; Reusable Launch Tube
Rate-of-Fire: 12 rounds per minute
Sights: Integrated Optics Fit

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:18pm On Dec 15, 2015
Ares Defense Shrike 5.56 Advanced Weapons System
Modular Weapons System

Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Ares Defense Systems, Incorporated - US
Initial Year of Service: 2002

Overall Length: 711 mm (27.99 in)
Barrel Length: 330.00 mm (12.99 in)
Weight (Empty): 7.50 lb (3.40 kg)

Caliber*: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas-Operated Piston; Short-Stroke Tappet
Feed: 30-round box; 100-round drum/pouch; 200-round box
Rate-of-Fire: 800 rounds per minute
Sights: Optional Optics

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:24pm On Dec 15, 2015
Fabrique Nationale FN SLP (Self-Loading Police)
Self-Loading Shotgun

Country of Origin: Belgium
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN Herstal) - Belgium
Initial Year of Service: 2008

Overall Length: 1000 mm (39.37 in)
Barrel Length: 460.00 mm (18.11 in)
Weight (Empty): 7.50 lb (3.40 kg)

Caliber*: 12-gauge
Action: Semi-Automatic; Self-Loading; Gas-Operated
Feed: 5-, 6-. 7- or 8-round tube capacity (model dependent)
Sights: Iron Front and Rear; Optional Optics

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:29pm On Dec 15, 2015
Ithaca Model 37 Stakeout
Combat Shotgun

Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Company - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1946

Overall Length: 1003 mm (39.49 in)
Barrel Length: 330.00 mm (12.99 in)
Weight (Empty): 6.61 lb (3.00 kg)

Caliber*: 12 / 20 gauge
Action: Pump Action Slide Repeater
Feed: 4-Round Tubular Magazine
Sights: Front and rear

* Listed caliber(s) for firearms may be model dependent if more than one model type/chambering was produced. Always consult official manufacturer's information or a licensed dealer.

Variants:
Model 37 "Stakeout" - Base Series Designation; pistol grip; 13-inch barrel length; based on the full-length base Ithaca sport/hunting/defense Model 37 pump-action slide shotgun.

Operators:
United States


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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by Nobody: 4:29pm On Dec 15, 2015
I like that magnum
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:37pm On Dec 15, 2015
Kel-Tec KSG
Pump-Action Bullpup Shotgun

Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Incorporated
Initial Year of Service: 2011

Overall Length: 663 mm (26.10 in)
Barrel Length: 470.00 mm (18.50 in)
Weight (Empty): 6.83 lb (3.10 kg)

Caliber*: 12-Gauge
Action: Manual Pump-Action
Feed: Twin 6-Shot Internal Tube Magazines
Sights: Typically None; Optional Iron Sights

* Listed caliber(s) for firearms may be model dependent if more than one model type/chambering was produced. Always consult official manufacturer's information or a licensed dealer.

Variants:
KSG - Base Series Designation; 26" overall length with 18.5" barrel, 6.9lb weight; 7+7+1 feeding.

Operators:
United States

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:40pm On Dec 15, 2015
NeoStead 2000 (NS2000)
Pump-Action Slide Shotgun

Country of Origin: South Africa
Manufacturer: Truvelo Manufacturers Ltd - South Africa
Initial Year of Service: 2001

Overall Length: 690 mm (27.17 in)
Barrel Length: 570.00 mm (22.44 in)
Weight (Empty): 8.60 lb (3.90 kg)

Caliber*: 12-gauge
Action: Manual Pump-Action
Feed: 12-round dual-tube magazine (plus 1)
Sights: Iron

* Listed caliber(s) for firearms may be model dependent if more than one model type/chambering was produced. Always consult official manufacturer's information or a licensed dealer.

Variants:
NeoStead 2000 (NS2000) - Base Production Series Designation.

Operators:
South Africa; United Kingdom

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by boboLIL(m): 4:43pm On Dec 15, 2015
i love guns.. I think i wil be in possesion of one or two in near future cos this our country is turning to warfront.
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 4:44pm On Dec 15, 2015
Bergmann MP18/I (Maschinenpistole 18/I)
Submachine Gun

Country of Origin: Imperial Germany
Manufacturer: Bergmann Waffenfabrik - Germany / Qingdao Iron Works - China / SIG - Switzerland / Belgium
Initial Year of Service: 1918

Overall Length: 832 mm (32.76 in)
Barrel Length: 200.00 mm (7.87 in)
Weight (Empty): 9.22 lb (4.18 kg)

Caliber*: 9x19mm Parabellum; 7.63x25mm Mauser
Action: Blowback; Open Bolt
Feed: 32-round detachable drum magazine; 20-, 30- or 50-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 1,247 ft/sec (380 m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 500 rounds per minute
Sights: Iron Front and Rear

* Listed caliber(s) for firearms may be model dependent if more than one model type/chambering was produced. Always consult official manufacturer's information or a licensed dealer.

Variants:
MP18/I - Base Series Designation

Operators:
Belgium; Bolivia; Finland; France; Germany; Imperial Germany; Imperial Japan; Ireland; Nazi Germany; Paraguay; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan; Yemen

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by Nobody: 5:08pm On Dec 15, 2015
RickRichards:
Gen. RickRichards reporting for duty.

grin
Acknowledged!
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 6:01pm On Dec 15, 2015
Kalashnikov AK-47
Assault Rifle

Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: Izhmash - Soviet Union
Initial Year of Service: 1949

Overall Length: 869 mm (34.21 in)
Barrel Length: 415.00 mm (16.34 in)
Weight (Empty): 9.48 lb (4.30 kg)

Caliber*: 7.62x39mm
Action: Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt
Feed: 30-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 2,330 ft/sec (710 m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 775 rounds per minute
Range: 985 ft (300 m; 328 yds)
Sights: Adjustable Iron

* Listed caliber(s) for firearms may be model dependent if more than one model type/chambering was produced. Always consult official manufacturer's information or a licensed dealer.

Variants:
AK-47 - Base Model Series Designation
AK-47 (1948) - Stamped sheet metal receiver
AK-47 (1952) - Milled metal receiver; chrome-lined barrel and firing chamber; wooden stock and forend.
AKS - AK-47 with folding steel butt
RPK - Light Machine Gun Form; bipod; long barrel
AKM - AK-47 "Modified"; steel stampings; more economical production practices; solid wooden stock.
AKMS - AKM production model with folding butt.
AK-74 - AKM chambered for 5.45mm cartridge.
AK-101 - Export Model appearing in 1994; chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge.
AK-102 - Carbine variant of AK-101
AK-103 - Modernized AKM; appearing in 1994.
AK-104 - Carbine variant of AK-103
AK-107 - Assault Rifle chambered for 5.45x39mm cartridge.
AK-108 - Assault Rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge.
AK-200 - Most modern incarnation of AK-47; appearing 2011.
KSK - Combat Shotgun
"Tabuk" - Iraqi AK-47 Variant
Type 56 - Chinese AK-47 Variant
KLS - Iranian AK-47 Variant
IMI Galil - Israeli AK-47 Variant
RK-62 - Finnish AK-47 Variant
M60 - Macedonian AK-47 Variant
OBJ-006 - Nigerian AK-47 Variant
AKK - Bulgarian AK-47 Variant

Operators:
Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Angola; Bangladesh; Benin; Botswana; Bulgaria; Cambodia; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; Chechnya; China; Comoros; Congo-Brazzaville; Cuba; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Egypt; Namibia; Equatorial Guinea; Ethiopia; Gabon; Georgia; Greece; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Hungary; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Laos; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Mali; Morocco; Mongolia; Mozambique; North Korea; Peru; Philippines; Qatar; Romania; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Somalia; Soviet Union; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Syria; Tanzania; Togo; Turkey; Vietnam; Yemen; Zambia; Zimbabwe

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 6:03pm On Dec 15, 2015
Mad Max

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by Nobody: 6:50pm On Dec 15, 2015
make I book space
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 7:12pm On Dec 15, 2015
Last batch of guns..



Torpedoes and Missiles up next....

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 7:28pm On Dec 15, 2015
TORPEDOES


This is a self-propelled, self-guided weapon. Torpedoes of some type were part of the standard weaponry of most Starfleet vessels in the 22nd to 24th centuries.

Torpedoes were primarily used in space combat as an alternative to directed energy weapons such as disruptors and phasers. Torpedoes could be configured before launch to fit various specifications. Normally a torpedo was equipped with a warhead, and the explosive yield of this warhead could vary depending on the type of torpedo. Torpedo launchers brought the weapon into the launch tube and allowed fire control from the ship's bridge, although a torpedo could be launched manually. (; ) Most of the time a tactical officer was responsible for target acquisition and launch sequence.

The maximum effective range of a torpedo depended on its type. Range was dependent on propulsion and acquisition capabilities. Propulsion was categorized basically by whether the torpedo was warp-capable or used another method of propulsion. Some types of torpedoes were equipped with a self-destruction mechanism. For those types, if a torpedo needed to be aborted and destroyed, due to, for example, a targeting acquisition problem, it could be destroyed.



Torpedoes were used by different species and varied in type, appearance, explosive yield, and effective range. There were several types of torpedoes:

Advanced long-range torpedo - an undetectable long-range photon torpedo designed by John Harrison in the alternate reality
Antimatter torpedo - an antimatter weapon, used by Kelemane's species
Chroniton torpedo - a torpedo in temporal flux, used by the Krenim Imperium
Gravimetric torpedo - a heavy weapon with a gravimetric charge, used by Starfleet
Isolytic burst - an illegal subspace weapon used by the Son'a
Photon torpedo - the most common type of torpedo, used by multiple species
Photonic torpedo - an antimatter weapon, used by Starfleet and the Vissians
Plasma torpedo - used by Romulan, Cardassian, and Kazon forces
Pulse wave torpedo - a torpedo that could be used to disrupt subspace anomalies
Quantum torpedo - an advanced weapon, used by Starfleet, the Terran Rebellion, and the Cardassian Union
Series 5 torpedo - an antimatter torpedo with artificial intelligence developed by the Druoda
Spatial torpedo - Triton-class spatial torpedoes were used by Starfleet in the 22nd century
Stratospheric torpedo - a torpedo used in planetary atmospheres by Starfleet and the Maquis
Transphasic torpedo - an anti-Borg weapon, originally developed by Captain Kathryn Janeway in an alternate timeline.

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by Nobody: 7:34pm On Dec 15, 2015
why do most terrorists use ak47?
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 7:34pm On Dec 15, 2015
All Naval battles in recent wars must involve the use of high amount of torpedoes as it us the only weapon that is sophisticated enough to reach an enemy even miles away.... Inside the water.

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 7:43pm On Dec 15, 2015
DRONES

What are drones used for and how are they controlled?

To the military, they are UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) or RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems). However, they are more commonly known as drones.

Drones are used in situations where manned flight is considered too risky or difficult. They provide troops with a 24-hour "eye in the sky", seven days a week. Each aircraft can stay aloft for up to 17 hours at a time, loitering over an area and sending back real-time imagery of activities on the ground.

Those used by the United States Air Force and Royal Air Force range from small intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance craft, some light enough to be launched by hand, to medium-sized armed drones and large spy planes.

Although the US does not routinely speak publicly about operations involving drones, President Obama has confirmed that they regularly strike suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal areas.

The use of such unmanned aircraft in the area began under President George W Bush, but their use has more than doubled under the Obama administration.

Drones are seen by many in the military as delivering precision strikes without the need for more intrusive military action. However, they are not without controversy.

Hundreds of people have been killed by the strikes in Pakistan - civilians as well as militants, causing outrage. One of the deadliest attacks was in March 2011 when 40 were killed, many believed to be civilians at a tribal meeting.
Key drone types

Two of the medium-sized drones currently in use in Afghanistan and Pakistan are the MQ-1B Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper.

These strange-looking planes carry a wealth of sensors in their bulbous noses: colour and black-and-white TV cameras, image intensifiers, radar, infra-red imaging for low-light conditions and lasers for targeting. They can also be armed with laser-guided missiles.

Each multi-million dollar Predator or Reaper system comprises four aircraft, a ground control station and a satellite link.

Although drones are unmanned, they are not unpiloted - trained crew at base steer the craft, analyse the images which the cameras send back and act on what they see..

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 7:46pm On Dec 15, 2015
GROUND DRONES

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 7:56pm On Dec 15, 2015
GUN BOATS
These are mostly use for Marine patrols and engagement in mini assault and cannot be used in a war scenario as it is not built to withstand heavy gunfire and torpedoes.

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 7:59pm On Dec 15, 2015
krattoss:
why do most terrorists use ak47?
Its cheap and it can survive any weather or any condition... Its durability is its selling point. It can be inside waters for days and will still shoot unlike other guns...
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 8:09pm On Dec 15, 2015
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

aircraft carrier is a warship that serves as a seagoing airbase, equipped with a full-length flight deck and facilities for carrying, arming, deploying, and recovering aircraft.[1] Typically, it is the capital ship of a fleet, as it allows a naval force to project air power worldwide without depending on local bases for staging aircraft operations. Aircraft carriers are expensive to build and are critical assets. Aircraft carriers have evolved from converted cruisers to nuclear-powered warships that carry numerous fighter planes, strike aircraft, helicopters, and other types of aircraft.


The USA has the largest carrier of any fleet and sadly Nigeria have non.....

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 8:13pm On Dec 15, 2015
Carriers are so sophisticated that they detect attack from anywhere with there radar and they need no support to engage in any war...


When will Nigeria get one...
Can't wait to step on it.

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by PerfumeRepublik: 11:54pm On Dec 18, 2015
You didn't feature the Spas-12 & Bizon2?
Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by FREEEMANAN(m): 11:01pm On Dec 30, 2015
PerfumeRepublik:
You didn't feature the Spas-12 & Bizon2?
Coming up... Its too massive,to be missed

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Re: Thread For Gun And Ammunition Lovers... Gun/weapon Encyclopedia by BaEnki(m): 9:36pm On Dec 27, 2016
You're not Freemandave, my lost brother cry cry, who are you?
I like your posts.

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