Handguns
This handgun was the primary service pistol of the US Armed Forces from 1911-1985.
What is the M1911?
This rifle is the most produced in its caliber, and has been seen as the successor to the FAL in being the right arm of the free world.
What is the AR-15/M16?
This shotgun was developed by Winchester, and was known to be "inhumane" by the German Empire.
What is the M1897?
This company was responsible for creating the AK and 95% of all Russian small arms. Today, they are a big conglomerate known as Kalashnikov Concern.
What is Izhmash?
This person would end up designing the first semiautomatic service rifle in widespread use.
Who is John Garand?
This handgun is famous for its simplistic construction and many variants.
What is a Glock?
This rifle was designed as a competitor to the M16, and is alongside it as one of the most used rifles in the world. It's cartridge was claimed to have "poisoning" effects on Afghan soldiers.
What is the AK-74?
This shotgun was famed for having a toggle system between pump action and semi automatic. It was prominently featured in the movie Jurassic Park.
What is the SPAS-12?
This company was bought by CZ, and was responsible for managing the patents of the M16 after it was bought from Armalite. Before the M16, they were primarily known for their revolvers.
What is Colt?
This person was famous in the American firearms market, and would design rifles, handguns, and shotguns, primarily for Winchester.
Who is John Browning?
This handgun was chambered in .45 ACP, and was prominently featured in the movies Hitman and The Terminator.
What is the AMT Hardballer?
This alternative to the AR-15, while not replacing that platform, has become famous for its gas system, which has found its way onto guns such as the Type-89, SCAR-L, and G36.
What is the AR-18?
This shotgun was an over-under break action offered in many calibers. It is famous for being the shotgun Former President Barack Obama used during his 2012 Camp David visit.
What is the Browning Citori?
This company is primarily known for their roller delayed blowback system on their firearms. Originally starting out as a machining company, their roster of Mauser engineers started making firearms in 1949.
What is Heckler and Koch?
This person was a firearms designer who is most associated with the development of the AR-15 rifle. Originally started as an aircraft machinist for Lockheed.
Who is Eugene Stoner?
This handgun was adopted as the standard issue service pistol for the Croatian Armed Forces, and Croatian law enforcement in 1999. It is made in the US under the name of the Springfield XD.
What is the HS2000?
This rifle was an AR-15 variant sold to the civilian market. It has been the service weapon of many law enforcement agencies, however, this variant has became infamous for its use in many tragic events.
What is the Bushmaster XM-15E2S?
This shotgun was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998.
What is the FN Auto 5?
This company is the most widespread firearms company in Europe, and first started out manufacturing Mauser rifles for the Belgian government.
This person made significant contributions to bolt action rifle design and successfully combined and improved various bolt action engineering concepts.
Who is Paul Mauser?
This handgun fires from an unusual style of locked breech. It was the first adoption of a semi-automatic service pistol by the army of a major military power.
What is the Roth-Steyr M1907?
This rifle was made in limited numbers. It was considered a commercial failure. They are scarce and collectible today.
What is the Bushmaster Assault Rifle?
This shotgun was first brought to the commerical market in 2006. It mimics the M16 rifle in manual of arms.
What is the Akdal MKA 1919?
This company was founded by Karl R. Lewis, in 1980. They are known to have produced variants of the M4 Carbine and M203 grenade launcher, and produced FAL receivers for DS Arms.
What is Lewis Machine and Tool?
This person has been credited with the development of the full metal jacket bullet in 1882, and alongside his partner, Rudolf Schmidt, would go on to create service rifles for the Swiss Army, using a unique straight pull bolt.
Who is Eduard Rubin?