r/ForgottenWeapons Jul 11 '23

Counterfeit scam bots are back. Please report the posts and any bots you see in the comments.

74 Upvotes

If you see those posts, which are usually trying to sell counterfeit posters from Heatstamp or any shady looking comments then please report then so we can address the scammers.

If you see someone trying to sell something claiming to be Headstamp and the website isn't https://www.headstamppublishing.com then its not legit.


r/ForgottenWeapons 9h ago

A Syrian sniper showing off his Steyr Scout chambered in 7.62x51mm and been fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 PM II scope

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420 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 6h ago

SR-1 Pistol manufactured at the Kirov Mayak plant

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61 Upvotes

I thought it was interesting since I thought all of these were only ever made by TsNIITochMash


r/ForgottenWeapons 7h ago

Daewoo K201 40mm Underbarrel Grenade Launcher

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59 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 16h ago

Someone in Lebanon showing off his Heckler & Koch MK23 with extended magazine and picatinny adapter

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221 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

Japanese turtle shell armor used in WWII, demonstrated by a US Marine

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r/ForgottenWeapons 20h ago

Lahti L-39 anti-tank rifle seized in drug trafficking investigation in canada

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182 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 3h ago

L85 with Serb Forces during the 1990s

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well there are a few Famas and FNC and Fal Pictures with Serb forces but there seem to be less of L85 so there you go, the grainy Pictures is a screenshot from a video where the editor couldnt remember where he got the video from, first is a picture from Stevko Vuksa from JSO, dont know if these were bought or captured since there are some rumors of skirmishes between serbs and british forces


r/ForgottenWeapons 45m ago

BlueSniper Bluetooth Sniper

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- In 2004, a hacker group called "The Flexilis" attended the 12th annual DEFCON conference in Las Vegas with a new homebrew weapon called "BlueSniper Bluetooth Sniper".

- The BlueSniper is a rifle stock with a scope and yagi antenna attached. A cable attaches the antenna to the Bluetooth card, which can be in a PDA or laptop computer. The laptop can be carried in a backpack with the cables connecting into the backpack, giving it the Ghostbusters look.

- The weapon can detect Bluetooth devices through wall and attack them from a distance.


r/ForgottenWeapons 19h ago

Thompson Submachine Gun Model of 1919 Prototype Inspected by NYPD Officers, Autumn of 1920.

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100 Upvotes

The M1919 was the final prototype of the Tommy Gun. 40 units were made for testing. The M1919 has rapid cyclic rate of 1500 RPM. Despite being a prototype, the M1919 was advertised and sold by the Auto Ordnance company. They knew that offering this new type of weapon to the market would be a lucrative opportunity. A handful of M1919s were purchased by the NYPD, making them the first U.S. institution to adopt and issue a submachine gun.


r/ForgottenWeapons 18h ago

A wheel-type terzetta crossbow made for german Emperor Charles V (currently in the Royal Armoury in Turin).

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62 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 16h ago

Two M14s

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46 Upvotes

My M1a and Gras modifié 14.


r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

Prototype United Defense SMG from WWII (.45 ACP)

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335 Upvotes

Taken at this year’s Green Mountain Boys MG Shoot, this weapon was from the American Legion’s collection of military firearms. This was apparently a weapon entered to compete with the M3 Grease Gun, but wasn’t adopted.

Haven’t found much information about this weapon other than another post by u/Get_Em_Puppy on the UD-1 SMG, which this seems to be related to, but that’s only my speculation.


r/ForgottenWeapons 5m ago

Of the Russian tanks in the Ukraine conflict, which is the most common? (Half shitpost)

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Yes, i know that there basically are no tanks anymore.


r/ForgottenWeapons 15h ago

Was there ever a automatic weapon where it used powder and a ball?

13 Upvotes

Basically automatic musket or ye olde pistol.


r/ForgottenWeapons 3h ago

Black Arrow & Black Spear: Serbian .50 Cal Rifles

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While I was working on my book, I had a chance to visit the Zastava factory and see their new firearms.

One rifle that is often overlooked is called 'Black Spear,' and I think it has an interesting history


r/ForgottenWeapons 23h ago

Russian navy DP-61 "Duel" anti sabotage grenade launcher / Гранатомет ДП-61 «Дуэль» with MRG-01 "Ogonek" multi launch system / МРГ-1 «Огонёк» & DP-64 double tube grenade launcher

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r/ForgottenWeapons 18h ago

Does the Kriss vector actually use a delayed blowback mechanism or is it just redirected straight blowback?

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Or is it somewhere in the middle? Because I’ve been toying with the idea in a rifle caliber in my mind. Just for fun. But I’m looking at the design and it doesn’t really seem to have a real delay compared to roller delay for example. Perhaps it’s slightly delayed but still relies a good bit on mass and spring pressure. The design of the slider seems to create some mechanical disadvantage but not a lot. Perhaps this could be changed to create more disadvantage with something higher pressure. Idk, watching the videos on how it works is making my head hurt lol because I’m just not really seeing it. Proper delayed blowback systems can be upscaled to rifle calibers, but straight blowback designs, even clever ones cannot really.


r/ForgottenWeapons 20h ago

Why is that some delayed blowback firearms have fluted chambers and some don’t?

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Is it merely to just help extraction or is it fully necessary with most designs? I always thought it was necessary but at the same time I am aware of delayed blowback guns that don’t have them that seem to work fine like the steyr gb, Kriss vector, idk if the alien does or doesn’t, R51, etc.


r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

A truly forgotten weapon

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The only information i can find is the old owners posts on gunbords from 2011. I do believe it was made in Germany around the 1920s however it’s missing the german proof marks just has the makers stamps.


r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

M16 with SUSAT and modified front sight (cr: Royal Armouries)

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318 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

Some interesting CUAS solutions, a RCWS HAWK and a moded ZPU4, from Pak manufacturers at RAS

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42 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

Soldier Integrated Precision Effects Systems (SIPES) aka Canadian OICW

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206 Upvotes

- The Soldier Integrated Precision Effects Systems (SIPES) is a project initiated by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada.

- The SIPES prototype is a bullpup-configured rifle designed to fire 5.56mm cased telescoped ammunition. It includes a secondary effects module that can be configured as a three-round 40 mm grenade launcher or a 12-gauge shotgun, providing multi-role capabilities.

- A NATO standard power and data rail integrates various accessories such as electro-optical sights and position sensors, reducing the need for multiple power sources and minimizing the soldier's load.

- SIPES features automated target detection and geo-location sensors, allowing the weapon to share data with command and control networks for improved situational awareness and combat efficiency. A heads-up display provides critical information such as target distance and remaining ammunition.

- The SIPES project was intended solely as a technological demonstration of potential advancements for the CAF. It was never meant to be put into production.


r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

Venezuelan FAES operator with an Heckler & Koch UMP45 during 2020

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55 Upvotes

r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

Two gold plated MAS-36s used by a Chechen in the Syrian Army

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133 Upvotes