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Heavy Cannon

Cannone da 149/40 modello 35

Cannone da 149/40 modello 35

An Italian heavy field gun used during World War II. The 149/40 had a long barrel and was capable of delivering powerful, long-range artillery fire. It was used by Italian forces in various theaters of the war, including North Africa and the Eastern Front.

Infantry Support Gun

Cannone da 70/15

Cannone da 70/15

The Cannone da 70/15 is an Italian mountain gun used during World War I, designed for mobility and ease of transport in rugged terrain. Its compact design and effectiveness made it a staple for Alpine units.

Mortar

Brixia Model 35

Brixia Model 35

The Brixia Model 35 is an Italian 45mm light mortar used during World War II, known for its innovative design and accuracy. Despite its advanced features, its low rate of fire limited its effectiveness in combat.
81/14 Model 35 Mortar

81/14 Model 35 Mortar

The 81/14 Model 35 is an Italian medium mortar based on the French Brandt design, chambered in 81mm. Reliable and effective, it served extensively in Italian and German forces during World War II.

Assault Pistol

Sites Spectre Pistol

Sites Spectre Pistol

The Sites Spectre is a semi-automatic pistol variant of the Spectre M4, chambered in 9x19mm and designed for civilian and law enforcement markets. It shares the same compact and durable construction but is tailored for individual use.

Submachine Gun

Beretta M93R

Beretta M93R

An Italian selective-fire machine pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. It featured a three-round burst mode and a foregrip for better control during automatic fire.
Beretta M1938

Beretta M1938

An Italian submachine gun used extensively during World War II. It was known for its reliability, accuracy, and high-quality construction, making it a favored weapon among Axis and some Allied forces.
Spectre M4 Submachine Gun

Spectre M4 Submachine Gun

The Spectre M4 is an Italian submachine gun chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, renowned for its high-capacity quad-stack magazine and compact, ergonomic design. It was employed by special forces and law enforcement agencies for close-quarters engagements.
Beretta Model 12

Beretta Model 12

An Italian submachine gun introduced in the 1950s, known for its compact design and reliability. It was widely used by military and police forces around the world and is recognized for its folding stock and side magazine.

Heavy Machine Gun

Fiat-Revelli Modello 1914

Fiat-Revelli Modello 1914

An Italian water-cooled heavy machine gun used during World War I, known for its complex design and high rate of fire but also its tendency to jam.
Breda M37

Breda M37

A heavier version of the Breda M30, chambered in 8mm. It was Italy's main heavy machine gun in World War II, known for its durability but complicated maintenance.
Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935

Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935

The Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935 is an Italian heavy machine gun derived from earlier designs, chambered in 8x59mm RB Breda. It addressed reliability issues of its predecessor but was still considered subpar compared to contemporary weapons.
SAFAT M1926 machine gun

SAFAT M1926 machine gun

The SAFAT M1926 is an Italian aircraft machine gun chambered in 7.7mm or 12.7mm, widely used during World War II. Known for its simplicity and ease of maintenance, it equipped many Italian warplanes.
Perino Model 1908

Perino Model 1908

The Perino Model 1908 is an early Italian heavy machine gun, notable for its innovative recoil-operated mechanism. Though advanced for its time, it was quickly overshadowed by lighter and more mobile designs.

Light Machine Gun

Breda M30

Breda M30

An Italian light machine gun used during World War II, chambered in 6.5mm Carcano. It was complex and prone to jamming, limiting its effectiveness in the field.

Revolver

Bodeo 1889 Revolver

Bodeo 1889 Revolver

An Italian service revolver used from the late 19th century into World War I and World War II. Chambered in 10.4mm Italian, it was a robust and straightforward design.

Semi-Automatic Pistol

M1934 Beretta

M1934 Beretta

An Italian semi-automatic pistol used by the Italian armed forces during World War II. It was small, reliable, and chambered in .380 ACP.
M92 Beretta

M92 Beretta

An Italian semi-automatic pistol that became the standard sidearm for the U.S. military (designated as the M9) in the 1980s. It is known for its accuracy, reliability, and high-capacity magazine.
Glisenti Model 1910

Glisenti Model 1910

An Italian semi-automatic pistol used in World War I, chambered in 9mm Glisenti. It was compact but had a lower stopping power than comparable sidearms.
Beretta M1951

Beretta M1951

The Beretta M1951 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, Italy's first modern combat pistol to feature a single-action design. It was widely adopted by military and law enforcement forces in Italy and several other countries.

Assault Rifle

Beretta AR70

Beretta AR70

An Italian assault rifle designed in the 1960s, chambered for 5.56mm NATO rounds. It was adopted by the Italian armed forces and is known for its versatility and modularity.

Carbine

M91/38 Carcano

M91/38 Carcano

An Italian bolt-action rifle used during World War II. It is most infamous for being the rifle used in the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
M1891 Carcano Cavalry Carbine

M1891 Carcano Cavalry Carbine

An Italian bolt-action carbine based on the M1891 Carcano rifle, designed for use by cavalry troops. It was shorter and lighter than the standard rifle, making it easier to handle on horseback, and it featured a folding bayonet.

Infantry Rifle

M1891 Carcano

M1891 Carcano

An Italian bolt-action rifle used extensively during both World Wars. It was known for its reliability and was the standard service rifle for the Italian army.
M1870/87/16 Vetterli

M1870/87/16 Vetterli

An Italian bolt-action rifle that began as a single-shot and was later modified to a repeater with the addition of a Vitali magazine. It served as a standard rifle for Italian forces in the late 19th century.
BM59

BM59

An Italian battle rifle developed by Beretta, essentially a modified version of the M1 Garand that was chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO. The BM59 featured a detachable magazine and selective-fire capability, making it a versatile weapon for both military and civilian use.
Armaguerra Mod. 39 rifle

Armaguerra Mod. 39 rifle

The Armaguerra Mod. 39 is an Italian semi-automatic rifle chambered in 6.5x52mm Carcano, designed for rapid production during World War II. Though innovative in design, production was limited due to wartime constraints.

Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Franchi SPAS-12

Franchi SPAS-12

An Italian dual-mode combat shotgun that could switch between semi-automatic and pump-action operation. Popular among military and police forces for its versatility and rugged design.
Benelli M3

Benelli M3

A dual-mode shotgun from Italy that can operate in both pump-action and semi-automatic modes. It is favored by law enforcement and military for its adaptability and reliability in various combat scenarios.