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Weapons DistributionThe following list shows the weapons which can be found in Sri Lanka and whether there isdata on who holds these weapons:

Explanation of symbols

AK-47 / AKM G

AK-74 U

AR 15 (M16/M4) U

Carl Gustav recoilless rifle N

FN FAL G

FN Herstal FN MAG G

FN High Power U

FN MINIMI G

HK 21 G

HK 23 U

HK MP5 G

IGLA (SA-16 / SA-18) G

Lee-Enfield SMLE U

M203 grenade launcher G

Makarov PM U

Milkor MRGL G

MP UZI G

Norinco Type 81 G

Norinco Type 95/ 97 G

PK G

Simonov SKS G

Sterling MP L2A3 G

Country of origin

Licensed production

Production without a licence

G Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies.

N Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armedgroups.

U Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specifywhether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups.

It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, ifcountry X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifiesGovernmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirmsthe presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it.

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Note: This application is a living, non-comprehensive database, relying to a great extent onactive contributions (provision and/or validation of data and information) by either SALWexperts from the military and international renowned think tanks or by national and regionalfocal points of small arms control entities.

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AK-47 / AKMThe AK 47 is best described as a hybrid ofprevious rifle technology innovations: thetrigger, double locking lugs and unlockingraceway of the M1 Garand/M1 carbine, thesafety mechanism of the John Browningdesigned Remington Model 8 rifle, and the gassystem and layout of the Sturmgewehr 44. There are many variations. The weapons areused by all former Warsaw Pact countries, and they are in service with numerous armedforces, both regular and irregular. They can be found in many countries in Asia and Africa.

Category Assault Rifles

Operating system Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugsCartridge 7.62 x 39mmLength 870 mmFeeding Box magazine

AK 47

left view

AKM

left view

AK 47

right view

AK 47

right view

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AKM

right view

AKM

right view

AKM

right view

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marking details (RUS)


marking details (RUS)

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marking details (EGY)

Kalashnikov & variants001/md-04-300w.jpgmarking details (CHN)

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Type: CHN Model 56 (AK47)

weapon specifics

Type: CHN Model 56 (AK47)001/ws-02-300w.png

weapon specifics

Type: Former Yugoslavia Zastava M 70(AKM)

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weapon specifics

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The following ammunition can be used by the AK-47 / AKM:

7.62 x 39mm


weapon specifics

Type: AMD 65 (HUN)

weapon specifics

Type: PA Model 86 (ROU)

weapon specifics

AK 47

weapon specifics

Bullet diameter 7.92 mm

Case length 38.7 mm

Overall length 56 mm

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AK-74The AK 74 is an adaptation of the 7.62mmAKM assault rifle and features severalimportant design improvements. Thesemodifications were primarily the result ofconverting the rifle to the intermediate-caliber5.45x39mm cartridge, in fact, some earlymodels are reported to have been converted AKMs, with the barrel re-sleeved to5.45x39mm. The result is a more accurate and reliable rifle than the AKM. The AK-74 andAKM share an approximate 50% parts commonality (interchangeable are most often pins,springs and screws). There are many variations. The weapons are used by all formerWarsaw Pact countries, and they are in service with numerous armed forces, both regularand irregular. They can be found in many countries in Asia and Africa.


Operating system Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugsCartridge 5.45 x 39mmLength 943 mmFeeding Box magazine

AK 74

right view

Type: modern AK 74

left view

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The following ammunition can be used by the AK-74:

5.45 x 39mm

Type: AKS 74

left view

Type: AK 74U

left view

Type: Vektor R4 (South Africa)

left view, the version is very similar to the Galiland the Valmet assault rifles


marking details (DEU)


marking details

Kalashnikov & variants

marking details (GDR rifle)

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AR 15 (M16/M4)The heart of the AR-15 is the direct gas system. This systemuses no conventional gas piston and rod to propel bolt groupback after the shot is fired. Instead, the hot powder gasesare fed from the barrel and down to the stainless steel tubeinto the receiver. Inside the receiver, the rear end of the gastube enters into the "gas key", a small attachment on thetop of the bolt carrier. The hot gases, through the gas key,enter the hollow cavity inside the bolt carrier and expands there, acting against the boltcarrier and the collar around the bolt body. The pressure of the gases causes the bolt carrierto move back against initially stationary bolt. At least 8 million items were produced. TheCQ is a variant of the AR-15 rifle manufactured by the Chinese arms company, NORINCO.The "Terab" rifle is a clone of the Norinco CQ manufactured by the MIC (Military IndustryCorporation) of Sudan. The "Armada" rifle is a clone of the Norinco CQ manufactured byS.A.M. - Shooter's Arms Manufacturing, a.k.a. Shooter's Arms Guns & Ammo Corporation, inthe Philippines. The CQ/Terab has been observed in South Sudan used by some rebel groupsin 2013.


Operating system Gas operated, rotating boltCartridge 5.56 x 45mm / .223 RemingtonLength 986 mmFeeding Box magazine


Case length 39.82 mm


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Type: M 4

left view

AR 15 (M16/M4)

right view

Type: M 16A2

right view

Type: M 4 A1

right view

Type: NORINCO CQ (CHN)

right view. The TERAB rifle is a clone of theNorinco CQ manufactured by the MIC (MilitaryIndustry Corporation) of Sudan. The ARMADA

rifle is a clone of the Norinco CQ manufacturedby S.A.M. – Shooter's Arms Manufacturing,

a.k.a. Shooter's Arms Guns & AmmoCorporation, in the Philippines.

AR 15 (M16/M4)

marking details

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The following ammunition can be used by the AR 15 (M16/M4):

5.56 x 45mm / .223 Remington

Carl Gustav recoilless rifleThe Carl Gustav can be fired from the standing, kneeling,sitting or prone positions. A bipod may be attached in frontof the shoulder piece. An operating handle called a "Venturilock" is used to move the hinged breech to one side forreloading. The weapon is normally operated by a two-mancrew, one carrying and firing the weapon, the other carryingammunition and reloading.

Category Recoilless Guns/Rifles

AR 15 (M16/M4)

marking details

M 16A1, M 16A2, M 4, M 16A4 (from top tobottom)

comparison between different models


Case length 44.7 mm

Overall length 57.4 mm

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Operating system Recoilless launchCartridgeLength 1130 mmFeeding hinged breech

The following ammunition can be used by the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle:

Carl Gustav

left view

Carl Gustav

right view

Carl Gustav

weapon specifics

Carl Gustav

weapon specifics

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FN FALThe FN FAL (Fusil Automatique Leger - LightAutomatic Rifle) is one of the most famousand widespread military rifle designs of the20th century. It can be found in both the 7.62NATO and, very rarely, the 5.56 NATO versions. The furniture may be wood, metal or plastic.There are various barrel lengths. In the UK (L1A1), Canadian, Indian and Dutch versions,there is no automatic fire mode. The gas system is fitted with a gas regulator, so that itcould be easily adjusted for various environment conditions, or cut off completely, so thatrifle grenades could be safely launched from the barrel.


Operating system Gas operated, tilting breechblock, select-fire or semi-automatic onlyCartridge 7.62 x 51mm / .308 WinchesterLength 1100 mmFeeding Box magazine

Type: ISR FAL "Romat"

left view

FN FAL

left view

FN FAL

right view

FN FAL

right view

FN FAL

right view

FN FAL

right view

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The following ammunition can be used by the FN FAL:

7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester

FN FAL

marking details

Type: “Gewehr G1”

Produced for the German armed forces

FN FAL

marking details

FN FAL

weapon specifics




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FN Herstal FN MAGThe Belgian FN MAG (Mitrailleuse d’Appui Général,meaning general-purpose machine gun) entered intoproduction in 1958. It is one of the most widespreadmachine gun designs and is used in more than 90countries around the globe. It is still manufactured inBelgium and produced under license in severalcountries including Argentina, Egypt, the US and theUK. It can be carried by infantry and is usually fired while mounted on a tripod.

Category Heavy Machine Guns

Operating system gas, automaticCartridge 7.62 x 51mm / .308 WinchesterLength 1260 mmFeeding disintegrating metal link belt

The following ammunition can be used by the FN Herstal FN MAG:


FN High PowerThe High Power is one of the most widely used military pistols of alltime, having been used by the armed forces of over 50 countries.The pistol is often referred to as an HP (for "Hi Power" or "HighPower") or as a GP (for the French term, "Grande Puissance").Technically, the High Power pistol, also known as Browning HP 35,GP 35 or Model 1935, is a recoil operated, locked breech pistol. Ituses linkless barrel to slide locking invented by Browning. Thetrigger is single action, with external hammer. Original HPs featured frame mounted safetyat the left side of the frame, that locks both sear and slide. Modern versions, since Mark II,also featured ambidextrous safety levers, that are also more comfortable to operate.




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Category Self-Loading Pistols & Revolvers

Operating system Short recoil operated, locked breech, single actionCartridge .40 S&W

9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm)Length 200 mmFeeding Box magazine

FN High Power

left view

FN High Power

right view

FN High Power

right view

FN High Power

marking details

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The following ammunition can be used by the FN High Power:

.40 S&W

9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm)

FN MINIMIThe development of the Belgian FN Herstal MINIMI began inthe early 1960s, but it did not enter into production until1982. Since then, the MINIMI light machine gun has been inservice in more than 35 countries including in the armies ofthe US and the UK. The gas-operated MINIMI is one of themost widely used guns in its class and caliber. It is usuallybelt fed and fired from a bipod, but it can also be fed bymagazine and mounted on a tripod.

FN High Power

weapon specifics


Case length 21.6 mm


Bullet diameter 9 mm



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Category Light Machine Guns

Operating system gas, automatic onlyCartridge 5.56 x 45mm / .223 Remington

7.62 x 51mm / .308 WinchesterLength 1040 mmFeeding disintegrating metal link belt or box magazine (M16 type)

FN Minimi

left view

FN Minimi

left view

FN Minimi

left view

FN Minimi

right view

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The following ammunition can be used by the FN MINIMI:



FN Minimi

top view

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marking details

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weapon specifics


weapon specifics


weapon specifics


Case length 44.7 mm




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HK 21The basic action of the machine gun, whichreceived the company designation HK 21, wassimilar to that of the G3 rifle. The HK 21 firedfrom a closed bolt (not that big issue since itsheavy barrel was really quick-detachable) and,unlike most machine guns, its belt feeding module was located below the receiver. Variants:HK11E automatic rifle (magazine fed, 7.62 mm) HK13E automatic rifle (magazine fed, 5.56mm) HK21E general purpose machine gun (belt feed, 7.62 mm) HK23E light machine gun(belt-fed, 5.56 mm). The "E" stands for "Export" model.


Operating system Selective fire roller-back blowbackCartridge 7.62 x 51mm / .308 WinchesterLength 1140 mmFeeding Box magazine


HK 21E

left view

HK 21E

right view

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The following ammunition can be used by the HK 21:


HK 21E

right view

HK 21E

right view

HK 21E

top view

HK 21E

bottom view

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marking details

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marking details

HK 21E028/md-03-300w.jpg

marking details

HK 21E028/ws-01-300w.jpg

weapon specifics

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HK 23The HK (Heckler & Koch) 23 emerged in 1972 from theoriginal HK 21, which explains the optical and technicalresemblance between them and their variants. Usually it isfired from a bipod, but it can also be tripod mounted. Whilethe production of the original HK 21 and 23 have officiallyceased, there are still models in production. Residualnumbers may remain in service. An “E” added to theweapon’s name identifies models for export.


Operating system Selective fire roller-back blowbackCartridge 5.56 x 45mm / .223 RemingtonLength 1030 mmFeeding Box magazine

The following ammunition can be used by the HK 23:





HK 23E

weapon specifics, belt box attached

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HK MP5Though the Heckler & Koch MP5 was designedin the 1960s, it is still one of the most widelydeployed sub-machine guns and has beendeveloped into a family with numerous variants.The gun features either a fixed or a sliding(telescoping) butt-stock. The original MP5 offersa choice of single shot or automatic fire,whereas later models received a burst-fire device, allowing two or three-round-bursts eachtime the trigger is operated. Current models remain in (licensed) production in severalcountries, though The China North Industries Corporation, officially abbreviated as Norinco,manufactures an unlicensed copy, the NR08.

Category Submachine Guns

Operating system delayed-blowback; selective-fireCartridge 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm)Length 680 mmFeeding detachable box magazine


Case length 44.7 mm


HK MP 5

left view

HK MP 5

left view, stock extended

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HK MP 5

left view

HK MP 5

right view

HK MP 5

right view

HK MP 5

right view

HK MP 5

right view

HK MP 5

top view

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The following ammunition can be used by the HK MP5:


IGLA (SA-16 / SA-18)The main differences between the SA-18, the SA-16 and itspredecessor Strela-3 (SA-14) included an optional“Identification Friend or Foe”-system to prevent firing onfriendly aircraft, an automatic lead and super elevation tosimplify shooting and reduce minimum firing range, aslightly larger rocket, reduced drag and better guidancesystem extend maximum range and improve performanceagainst fast and maneuverable targets, an improved lethality on target achieved by acombination of delayed impact fusing, terminal maneuver to hit the fuselage rather than jet

HK MP5094/md-01-300w.jpg

marking details

HK MP 5094/md-02-300w.jpg

marking details: HK MP 5 Kal. 9 mm x 19 80244

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weapon specifics


weapon specifics


weapon specifics


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nozzle, an additional charge to set off the remaining rocket fuel (if any) on impact, animproved resistance to infrared countermeasure, and slightly improved seeker sensitivity.Several guerrilla and terrorist organizations are also known to have Iglas.

Category Portable Launcher of Anti-aircraft Missile Systems

Operating system MANPADCartridgeFeeding front-loaded

Type: SA-18

weapon specifics

Type: SA-16

Igla

marking details

Igla

marking details

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Igla

marking details

Type: SA-18

weapon specifics

Igla

marking details

SA-18 (Igla)

weapon specifics, missile, launch tube and gripstick

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The following ammunition can be used by the IGLA (SA-16 / SA-18):

Lee-Enfield SMLERifles manufactured in the USA may have"UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on the left side ofthe receiver. Some of the Indian-madeweapons can be found using 7.62 NATOcaliber. The Lee-Enfield family of rifles is theoldest bolt-action rifle design still in officialservice. Lee-Enfield rifles are used by reserveforces and police forces in many Commonwealth countries, particularly Canada, where theyare the main rifle issued to the Canadian Rangers, and India, where the Lee-Enfield is widelyissued to reserve military units and police forces. Many Afghan participants in the Sovietinvasion of Afghanistan were armed with Lee-Enfields (a common rifle in the Middle Eastand South Asia).

Category Rifles & Carbines

Type: SA-16 (IGLA-1)

missile and launch tube

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Operating system Manually operated, rotating boltCartridge 7.7 x 56mm R / .303 BritishLength 1130 mmFeeding Box magazine

Type: No. 1 Mk. III

right view

Type: No. 4 Mk. I

right view

Lee-Enfield SMLE

marking details

Lee-Enfield SMLE

marking details

Lee-Enfield SMLE

marking details

Lee-Enfield SMLE

marking details

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The following ammunition can be used by the Lee-Enfield SMLE:

7.7 x 56mm R / .303 British

M203 grenade launcherThe M203 grenade launcher was intended to be used as closefire support for point and group area targets. The round isdesigned to be effective at penetrating windows, blowing updoors, producing casualties in groups of enemies, destroyingbunkers, and damaging or disabling soft-skinned vehicles. Itsprimary purpose is to engage enemies in dead space that cannotbe reached by direct fire. A well-trained M203 gunner can alsouse his weapon to suppress the enemy, both from movement and sight. M203 were alsoproduced in Egypt, South Korea and Bulgaria (as UBGL-M1, with mount suitable forKalashnikov AKM and AK-74 type rifles).

Category Hand-held under-barrel and Mounted Grenade Launchers

Operating system Single shot, under-barrel, pump-actionCartridge 40 x 46 mm grenadeLength 380 mmFeeding breech-loaded


Case length 56.4 mm


M203

left view

M203

left view

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The following ammunition can be used by the M203 grenade launcher:

40 x 46 mm grenade

Makarov PMThe PM has a free-floating firing pin, with no firing pin spring or firingpin block. This allows for the possibility of accidentally firing if thepistol is dropped on its muzzle. It is a simple and sound design, whichis considered to be one of the best compact self-defense pistols of itstime. While not extremely accurate and lethal at ranges beyond15-20 meters, it is still a formidable and reliable self-defenseweapon. In the former Yugoslavia, the Makarov was produced underlicense as a commercial export-only version also in caliber 9x17mm (.380 ACP) and7.65x17mm.

Category Self-Loading Pistols & Revolvers

Operating system Blowback operated, double actionCartridge 9mm Makarov (9.2 x 18mm)Length 161 mmFeeding Box magazine

M203

right view

Bullet diameter –

Case length –

Overall length –

NO IMAGE

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Type: BUL

left view

Type:Former GDR

left view

Type: RUS

left view

Makarov PM

marking details

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The following ammunition can be used by the Makarov PM:

9mm Makarov (9.2 x 18mm)

Milkor MRGLThe Milkor (Miliêre Korporasie) MRGL (Multi-Range GrenadeLauncher) is the fourth generation of six-shot launchers that wasfirst introduced in the 1980s by the South African company anddeveloped into a family with several variants. The MRGL fireswith an effective range of 375 m to 800 m, depending on theammunition used. The launcher is lightweight, semi-automatic,and shoulder-fired and can deliver its six rounds in less thanthree seconds.

Category Hand-held under-barrel and Mounted Grenade Launchers

Operating system semi-automaticCartridge 40 x 46 mm grenadeLength 761 mmFeeding 6-chamber revolving cylinder

Makarov PM

marking details


Case length 18.1 mm


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The following ammunition can be used by the Milkor MRGL:

40 x 46 mm grenade

MP UZIThe UZI and the Czechoslovakian series Sa 23 to Sa 26 were thefirst weapons to use a telescoping bolt design, in which the boltwraps around the breech end of the barrel. This allows the barrel tobe moved far back into the receiver and the magazine to be housedin the pistol grip, allowing for a heavier, slower-firing bolt in ashorter, better-balanced weapon. The pistol grip is fitted with a gripsafety, making it difficult to fire accidentally. It was built in Belgiumunder license for export to Germany and Iran. Croatia manufactured unlicensed copies ofthe Uzi and Micro-Uzi called the ERO and Mini ERO respectively. Mini- and Micro-Uzisubmachine guns are produced either in open-bolt or closed-bolt versions.


Operating system Blowback-operated, fired from open boltCartridge 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm)Length 470 mmFeeding Box magazine

Bullet diameter –

Case length –

Overall length –

NO IMAGE

Type: CHN, Norinco Uzi

left view, , sporter model single action, semi-automatic

MP UZI

right view

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MP UZI

right view

MP UZI

right view

Type: Mini Uzi

right view

Type: Micro Uzi

right view

MP UZI

marking details

MP UZI

marking details

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The following ammunition can be used by the MP UZI:


Norinco Type 81The Norinco Type 81 assault rifle entered intoproduction and service in the early 1980s andis still being produced and offered for exportsale. Its design and operating systemincorporates elements of the Dragunov SVD,Simonov SKS, and AK-47 series rifles.


Operating system gas, selective-fireCartridge 7.62 x 39mmLength 955 mmFeeding detachable box or drum magazine

The following ammunition can be used by the Norinco Type 81:

MP UZI

marking details




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7.62 x 39mm

Norinco Type 95/ 97The Type 95 QBZ (Qing Buqiang Zu, English:light rifle family) entered into production in1995. The Type 97 rifle is the export version ofthe Type 95. The Type 95 fires the Chinese 5.8x 42 mm cartridge, whereas the Type 97 isdesigned for 5.56 x 45 mm NATO-caliber. Bothfeature a bullpup operation system. The Type95 is currently in service with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and other Chinese lawenforcement agencies. Length depends on model: Type 95 - 743 mm Type 97 - 760 mm


Operating system gas, selective-fireCartridge 5.56 x 45mm / .223 Remington

5.8x42mmLength 743 mmFeeding detachable box magazine

The following ammunition can be used by the Norinco Type 95/ 97:


5.8x42mm


Case length 38.7 mm



Case length 44.7 mm


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PKThe PK was made under license by manycompanies in many countries. It was exportedto many countries and can be found all overthe world because the gun is used in manyconflicts. The weapon was in service withseveral armed forces, both regular and irregular, and it can be found in many countries inAsia and Africa.


Operatingsystem

Gas operated, air cooled, belt fed weapon with a quick-detachablebarrel

Cartridge 7.62 x 54mm RLength 1173 mmFeeding (Boxed) belt


Case length 42.2 mm


NO IMAGE

PK

right view

PK

right view

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The following ammunition can be used by the PK:

7.62 x 54mm R

PK

marking details

PK

marking details

PK

marking details




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Simonov SKSThe SKS is a self-loading weapon. It utilizes a short-stroke gas piston with its own return spring and atilting bolt locking, where a bolt tips down to lockonto the floor of the receiver. The charging handle isattached to the right side of the bolt carrier andmoves when the gun is fired. The safety switch islocated inside the trigger guard. The early model 50weapons are shorter and are usually found without a bayonet. In general, the SKS is anexcellent all-around weapon that offers a slightly longer range and better accuracy than theKalashnikov AK-47, but, for military use, it lacks the magazine capacity and selective-firecapabilities. The weapon was in service with several armed forces, both regular andirregular, and it can be found in many countries in Asia and Africa.

Category Rifles & Carbines

Operating system Gas operated, tilting boltCartridge 7.62 x 39mmLength 1020 mmFeeding Box magazine

Simonov SKS

left view

Yugoslavian SKS (Type 59/66)

left view, with muzzle grenade launcher andgrenade front sight

Simonov SKS

right view

Simonov SKS

right view

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The following ammunition can be used by the Simonov SKS:

7.62 x 39mm

Simonov SKS

right view, SKS with a scope

CHN SKS (Type 56)

right view, with typical spike-shaped bayonet

Simonov SKS

marking details

Simonov SKS

marking details

Simonov SKS

marking details


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Sterling MP L2A3Sterling submachine guns were widely manufactured forexport. More than 70 countries purchased various quantitiesof Sterling submachine guns. These weapons were ratherpopular among British troops because of their relativelycompact size, adequate firepower and accuracy and goodreliability. Special "high power, submachine-gun only"ammunition was procured by British army for Sterlingsubmachine guns. This ammunition was absolutely safe in Sterling submachine guns, butcan cause extensive wear to many 9mm pistols designed for commercial 9x19 ammunition.


Operating system Blowback-operated, select-fire, fires from open boltCartridge 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm)Length 481 mmFeeding Box magazine

Case length 38.7 mm


Sterling MP L2A3

left view

Type: CETME C2

left view, ESP, submachine gun, 9 x 23 mmLargo

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Suppressed version L34A1

left view

Sterling MP L2A3

right view

Type: FAMAE PAF 9 mm

right view, Chilean copy of the Sterlingsubmachine gun with external differences such

as retractable wire stock and missing barrelshroud

Suppressed version L34A1

right view

Sterling MP L2A3

marking details

Sterling MP L2A3

marking details

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The following ammunition can be used by the Sterling MP L2A3:


Sterling MP L2A3

marking details

Sterling MP L2A3

weapon specifics




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Tagging of SourcesWe believe that our Guide should be as transparent as possible without endangering theconfidentiality of our sources. Rather than name the exact source for each unit of data, wehave created tags so that users can at least know whether the data comes from a primaryor secondary source, and by which medium it can or has been found. All incoming data isvalidated and then tagged by the project team at BICC before it enters our database.

Sources are tagged according to the following criteria:

1. Primary Sources:These are presentations of facts. They are proof of an SALW event (e.g. a transfer, sighting,misuse, etc.) because the source was created at the time of the event itself. Primarysources as usually original documents such as transfer authorizations, firearms legislation,or academic journals presenting results of a study on SALW holdings in a particular country,for example. However, they can also be information offered by a person with directknowledge of an SALW event or who has documented an SALW event at the time that ithappened.

2. Secondary Sources:These are interpretations or evaluation of facts. Secondary sources contain commentaryand analysis of SALW events that are documented in primary sources.

Sources are also tagged according to the dominant medium of delivery:A. Written - the source is based on written words.B. Oral - the source is based on spoken words.C. Visual - the source is based on seen events or optical images.

These criteria make our tags two-dimensional. While the process of classifying sources is aprimarily subjective one, the project team at BICC has developed the following table toserve as an example of possible sources within each category.

Table: Examples of sources on SALW distribution

Primary Secondary

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Written • Fact books• Weapons Transfer

authorizations• End-user certificates• Transcripts of interviews, legal

proceedings, speeches/presentations, meetings,conferences or symposia

• Newspaper articles• Written correspondence (e.g.

letters, emails, text messages,etc.)

• Blogs• Peer-reviewed journal articles• Treaties, constitution, laws• Records of organizations (e.g.

annual reports)• Surveys, questionnaires

Etc...

• Wikipedia• Literature reviews• Training or safety manuals

on gun control, ammunition,physical stockpile securitymanagement)

• Minutes of meetings,conferences, symposia

• Indexes (e.g. GlobalMilitarization Index)

• Newspaper articles

Etc.

Oral • Interviews with experts,including radio or telephone

• Legal proceedings• Speeches or interventions by

experts or nationalrepresentatives in governmentor international meetings

Etc ...

• Speeches, panelpresentations, etc. on dataprovided by experts

Etc...

Visual • Artifacts (e.g. the weaponsthemselves, ammunition)

• Photographs of weapons,ammunition, etc.

• Videos (e.g. YouTube, thoserecorded by mobile phone)

• Television documentaries, newsreports

Etc ...

• PowerPoint presentations onresults found by experts

Etc...

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Table: Example tags

Source (sample) Type ofsource

Medium ofdelivery

IHS Jane’s Weapons Infantry (2015-2016) primary written

Panel discussion of weapons use of non-statearmed groups

secondary oral

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About the GuideThe Interactive Guide on Small Arms and Light Weapons is an open access tool,designed to build knowledge on how to identify different types, makes and models ofcommonly used SALW in organized violence; to collect data on the global and country-specific spread of these SALW; and to describe some of their visual and technicalspecifications.

The guide is not an exhaustive list of all SALW that are used around the world.

Global SALW control relies on, among other things, data and knowledge of the weaponsthemselves. Our aim is that the Guide will be used to support national reporting duties onSALW holdings; facilitate and ameliorate the collection of data on SALW; and increasegeneral knowledge of global distribution of SALW.

The interactive Guide was developed by BICC in close cooperation with the BundeswehrVerification Center (BwVC), and with the generous support of the Federal Foreign Office,Germany.

ContactInternationales Konversionszentrum Bonn -Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC) GmbHLars WirkusHead of Data & GeomaticsPfarrer-Byns-Str. 153121 Bonn

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GermanyE-Mail: [email protected]: www.bicc.de

Zentrum für Verifikationsaufgaben der Bundeswehr (ZVBw) - BundeswehrVerification Center (BwVC)Global Arms- and Proliferation Control DivisionCaptain Laurentius WedeniwskiSelfkant-KaserneRue de Quimperle 10052511 GeilenkirchenE-Mail: [email protected]

Overall project coordinationLars WirkusHead of Data & GeomaticsBonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)

Responsible for all content (including photos):

Zentrum für Verifikationsaufgaben der Bundeswehr (ZVBw) - Bundeswehr VerificationCenter.Captain Laurentius Wedeniwski: Small Arms and Light Weapons Guide (2016).

Responsible for design, editorial and technical implementation:

Internationales Konversionszentrum Bonn - Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)GmbH.Technical management: Lars WirkusProgramming: Rolf Alberth

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