The Genesis Of Sniping, Part 6: Soviet Sniping, 1939-1945
After the Great War, Soviet Russia sought to upgrade its military capability—especially when it came to sniping rifles. The result was the scope-sighted, bolt-action Mosin-Nagant, used with deadly effect against the Nazis on the Eastern Front.
Video: Soviet SVT-40 Rifle
Watch this "I Have This Old Gun" segment on the Soviet SVT-40 Rifle from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
Video—Red Army Icon: Soviet PPsh-41 Submachine Gun
From American Rifleman TV's "I Have This Old Gun," check out this video of one of the most iconic firearms of World War II.
So, What's Up With 7.62x39 mm in AR Rifles?
Read more for explanations as to why we are seeing more and more contemporary AR-style rifles chambered for the Soviet M43 cartridge.
Mitchell's Mausers PPS50/22
The World War II-era PPSh-41 was a symbol of Russian resistance to the Nazi invasion. It's an iconic firearm, well steeped in history—and also a select-fire submachine-gun capable of full-automatic fire. That makes it a Class III firearm, so examples are subject to legal restrictions on sale, ownership and transport—not to mention quite expensive.
Foreign Weapons 101
Learning about the guns our troops are encountering in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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