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Mosin-Nagant Type 53

Mosin-Nagant Type 53

A Chinese copy of the Soviet M44 carbine, produced in the 1950s. It was widely used by the Chinese military and shares the same characteristics as the M44.
Type 56 SKS

Type 56 SKS

A Chinese-made version of the Soviet SKS rifle. It was produced in large quantities and used by the Chinese military and other communist forces around the world.
Vz52

Vz52

A Czechoslovakian semi-automatic rifle designed in the early 1950s. It is chambered in 7.62x45mm and was the standard issue for Czechoslovakian forces until it was replaced by the Vz58. The Vz52 is known for its distinctive gas-operated tilting bolt action.
Rasheed Carbine

Rasheed Carbine

A derivative of the Hakim, the Rasheed Carbine is an Egyptian semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It was produced in the 1960s and saw limited use by Egyptian forces.
M1916 Berthier

M1916 Berthier

A French bolt-action rifle used during World War I. It was an improvement on earlier Berthier rifles, featuring a five-round magazine and was widely used by French and colonial troops.
Mle. 1892 Berthier

Mle. 1892 Berthier

A French bolt-action rifle that was originally designed as a carbine for cavalry but later adapted for general infantry use. The Mle. 1892 was chambered in 8x50mmR Lebel and saw service in World War I and World War II. It was praised for its simplicity and reliability.
Mauser Kar71

Mauser Kar71

The cavalry carbine version of the Mauser M1871, known as the Mauser M1871 Carbine or Karabiner 71, was a shortened and lighter variant of the original Mauser M1871 infantry rifle. The M1871 itself was a single-shot, bolt-action rifle, the first of its kind adopted by the German Empire.
Karabiner 88

Karabiner 88

The cavalry carbine version of the 1888 Commission Rifle, known as the Karabiner 88 or Kar88, was a shortened and lighter variant of the German Gewehr 1888 (also known as the "Commission Rifle"). The Gewehr 1888 was a bolt-action rifle adopted by the German Empire as its standard service rifle, but the Kar88 was specifically designed for cavalry and other mounted troops.
Karabiner 88/90

Karabiner 88/90

The artillery carbine version of the 1888 Commission Rifle, known as the Karabiner 88/90 or Kar88/90, was a variant of the German Gewehr 1888 (Commission Rifle) specifically designed for use by artillery troops and other non-infantry units. These troops required a shorter and more maneuverable weapon than the standard infantry rifle, yet still capable of delivering accurate fire.
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.
Schmidt-Rubin K-31

Schmidt-Rubin K-31

A Swiss straight-pull bolt-action rifle introduced in 1931, the K-31 is chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss. It is renowned for its precision, craftsmanship, and innovative straight-pull action, which allows for faster cycling of the bolt. The K-31 is considered one of the finest military rifles ever made and is highly sought after by collectors.
Mosin-Nagant M44

Mosin-Nagant M44

A Soviet bolt-action carbine version of the Mosin-Nagant, introduced during World War II. It features an integrated folding bayonet and is known for its ruggedness and reliability.
SKS 45

SKS 45

A Soviet semi-automatic carbine introduced in 1945. It was designed by Sergei Simonov and was widely used by Soviet and other Communist bloc forces during the Cold War. The SKS is known for its simplicity and reliability.
Mosin-Nagant M38

Mosin-Nagant M38

A shorter, carbine version of the Russian Mosin-Nagant rifle, designed for use by cavalry and support troops. The M38 was chambered in 7.62x54mmR and was introduced in 1938. It was widely used by Soviet forces during World War II, known for its durability and effectiveness in harsh conditions.
M59/66 SKS

M59/66 SKS

A Yugoslavian variant of the Soviet SKS semi-automatic rifle, featuring a grenade launcher attachment. It was widely used by the Yugoslav People's Army during the Cold War.