Small Arms Collection

539 Assault Squadron performing a beach assault
Pictured are Royal Marines and Royal Navy Personnel from 539 Assault Squadron performing a beach assault from an Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) in Harstad, Norway

Diemaco C8 carbine

FAMAS 5. 56mm assault rifle
FAMAS 5.56mm assault rifle. The FAMAS is the service rifle of the French military

Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle of A Squadron The Light Dragoons
Pictured on a desert track are three Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle of A Squadron The Light Dragoons during training Exercise Jebel Sahara with elements of The Queens Own Yeomanry

aC Wildcat Mk1
Pictured are a line of Army Air Corps (aC) Wildcat Mk1 Helicopters at Yeovil. An entirely new platform, the Army Wildcat Mk1 helicopterwill perform a range of tasks on the battlefield including

Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving)
1587935 Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Arms in the International Exhibition)

Bren guns being finished and assembled in one of the government
HJA360606 Bren guns being finished and assembled in one of the governments small-arms factories, from The Illustrated War News, published 22nd November 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Small-Arms (engraving)
5207118 Small-Arms (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small-Arms. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Firearms: small arms (engraving)
5216902 Firearms: small arms (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon (Bibliographisches Institut)

A Sten sub machine carbine, an all metal gun used in a similar way to the American Thompson sub machine gun, weighing only seven pounds and designed especially for parachute troops

British L1A1 self-loading rifle

SA80 L85A2 rifle variant

U. S. Contractor firing a M4 Carbine
Kunduz, Afghanistan - U.S. Contractor firing a 5.56mm M4 Carbine

U. S. Marine provides security with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
April 25, 2014 - U.S. Marine provides security with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan

Thompson Model 1928 submachine gun with drum magazine

Belgian FN MAG 7. 62mm general purpose machine gun
Belgian FN MAG 7.62mm general purpose machine gun

Russian AK-47 assault rifle with bayonet
Russian AK-47 assault rifle with folding metal butt and attached bayonet

Italian Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun

The PGM Hecate II, French Army anti-material rifle

FN FAL 7. 62mm L2A1 automatic rifle
FN FAL 7.62mm L2A1 automatic rifle

FN Minimi 5. 56mm light machine gun
FN Minimi 5.56mm light machine gun

Voyageur Soldier In Period Costume Festival Du Voyageur; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

MAB Model D French police issue pistol
MAB Model D, 7.65mm French police issue pistol. Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand, the essential distinguishing characteristic of a handgun is its facility for one-handed

Czechoslovakian ZB vz. 26 light machine gun. The ZB vz. 26 influenced the design of the Bren Gun

AW50 anti-materiel bolt-action. 50 caliber rifle
AW50 anti-materiel bolt-action.50 caliber rifle

Italian Spectre M4 submachine gun

Russian RPK 7. 62mm light machine gun
Russian RPK 7.62mm light machine gun

Austrian 5. 56mm Steyr AUG assault rifle
Austrian 5.56mm Steyr AUG assault rifle

Austrian 5. 56mm Steyr AUG light support weapon
Austrian 5.56mm Steyr AUG light support weapon

Chinese Type 56 light machine gun

Austrian 9mm Steyr MPi 81 submachine gun
M3A1 Submachine Gun, 45 caliber. The M3 was commonly referred to as the Grease Gun

Uzi 9mm submachine gun with attached bayonet

Mauser Model 1914 pocket pistol
Mauser Model 1914 7.65mm pocket pistol

M4 Carbine 5. 56mm micro variant
M4 Carbine 5.56mm micro variant

MAS Model 1935A French semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 7.65mm Longue cartridge. Although handgun use often includes bracing with a second hand

Chinese Type 56 assault rifle

Russian PKM general-purpose machine gun
Russian 7.62mm PKM general-purpose machine gun

Beretta AR70 5. 56mm assault rifle
Beretta AR70 5.56mm assault rifle

M14 rifle, developed from the M1 Garand

Diemaco CB 5. 56mm Canada, assault carbine copy of colt Commando
Diemaco CB 5.56mm Canada, assault carbine copy of colt Commando

Reising M50 submachine gun

Barrett L82A1 Anti-Materiel Rifle. The L82A1 Barrett is a semi-automatic anti-material rifle in service with the Royal Marines

AKM assault rifles lined up on the wall in the armory

BESAL light machine gun, designed as a replacement for the Bren Gun

Mossberg M590 compact shotguns in the armory

The Lewis Automatic Machine Gun from the World War I era

A PK 7. 62 mm general-purpose machine gun
A PK 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun

German MP-44 assault rifle, 1944

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"Unleashing the Fury: 539 Assault Squadron storms the beach with precision and firepower" In a display of sheer force, 539 Assault Squadron executes a breathtaking beach assault. Armed with their trusty FAMAS 56mm assault rifles and Diemaco C8 carbines, these fearless warriors advance towards victory. Accompanied by the formidable Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle from A Squadron The Light Dragoons, they form an unstoppable force on land. The thunderous roar of their engines echoes through the air as they pave their way to triumph. Hovering above them is the agile AC Wildcat Mk1 helicopter, providing aerial support and surveillance during this crucial mission. Its presence adds an extra layer of security to ensure success in every step taken. Amidst all the action, it's important to remember that even heroes celebrate special occasions. The Army takes a moment to honor their Queen's birthday while continuing to protect her realm with unwavering dedication. Small arms play a vital role in military operations worldwide, as showcased in the International Exhibition's engraving capturing these powerful weapons' essence. From Bren guns being meticulously assembled in government facilities to Sten sub machine carbines used similarly to American counterparts - they can at the forefront of defense strategies across nations. Firearms have evolved over time but remain essential tools for safeguarding peace and ensuring national security. Whether it be on sandy shores or within exhibition halls, small arms continue to demonstrate their indispensability in protecting lives and upholding justice.