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& which explore the history, development & use of firearms. Co-host @FightingOnFilm podcast.

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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
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3 years
My name is Matthew Moss, I'm a small arms historian. I specialise in the history of the development & use of firearms & other weapons. I have a degree in history and a Masters in military history. I've been writing about small arms history now for about a decade.
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A Ukrainian combatant fires a shovel from an RPG-7. It appears he's attached a motor and booster via a homemade attachment adapter. Peak meme. #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #SALW
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Stock: Folded Sights: Set to 600m Strategy: Bold
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Two ends of the spectrum seen in a Russian dugout. A new anti-drone rifle and a scoped Mosin-Nagant. #UkraineRussiaWar
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I've always wondered who this chap going into the Iranian Embassy at the end of the siege is. Always assumed police. Just came across this photo which gives a better look at his weapon and it's Gucci. An early MP5SD with an SLR DIY front grip and a pair of straight mags jungled.
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Even the helicopter Zs aren't very good. No care in the application of the paint, minimal uniformity. Even making a Hind look uncool. 2.5/10.
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Ladies and gentlemen, they got him. The porcupine turtle tank has seemingly taken a direct hit from artillery. #turtletank
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🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨 Russia's Turtle Tanks are Evolving. Watch here: This is probably the most comprehensive look at appearances of these that's out there. Looking every sighting since April I could find. #Ukraine #UkraineWar #TurtleTank #Tanks
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Seeing a number of examples of these improvised grenades surfacing in #Ukraine , probably driven by a need for improved fragmentation grenades, they contain plastic explosive and ball bearings with UZRGM fuzes. Anyone else seen examples of these? #Grenades #Fanta
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Some images of Martlet Lightweight Multirole Missile in its MANPADS configuration. This is the first time we've seen it close up in the field. Interestingly, the UA source described it as Starstreak. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar
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Petition for the #NAFO boys to raise funds for pallet of XL googly eyes for #Ukraine 's New Leopards, Challys and Abrams. Essential offensive upgrade. On parr with active protection.
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So while Russia has Steven Seagal, #Ukraine has Jean Claude Van Damme...
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Really interesting video showing a phone mounted onto a SMAW MK153, this allows a clinometer app to be used to allow the SMAW to be used as a in-direct weapon. Not sure if the MK153 rounds have a max range detonation feature. Source: #Ukraine #SALW
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Get you a man who looks at you the way President Zelensky looks at NLAWs... Here's my in-depth rundown on the anti-armour weapons which have been promised and sent to Ukraine from western nations - #Ukraine #Javelin #NLAW #antitank
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Lack of handguards is definitely suboptimal.
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For those that question why the AFU hasn't reached Mariupol already. Just take a look at this video. Again and again: this war is not a videogame where you respawn time after time.
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Visual confirmation of MILAN ATGM in #Ukraine . CNN report on @andymilburn8 & Mozart Group features a short glimpse of training being conducted on one. A small number of MILAN 2 systems were confirmed to have been sent by France in early March, unclear if others have been sent.
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Ukraine's SSO treated us to some new footage of Brimstone in action. A salvo of 3 missiles are seen launched from the back of a flatbed, probably from one of the palletised launchers we saw earlier. Here's a little edit. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #Brimstone #Missiles
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The US Army has at last announced its selection for the long-running Next Generation Squad Weapons Program. SIG Sauer's MCX Spear and LMG-6.8 will become the XM5 and MX250, replacing the M4A1 and M249 in close combat units. Full story: #NGSW #USArmy
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Calling all fire extinguisher experts, would you say these are 1KG powder extinguishers? #Ukraine #FireExtinguisherIDs
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This is like watching a stage play version of that scene from Downfall put on by apathetic high school kids.
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Moment Surovikin and Shoygu admit defeat in the Kherson direction and announce the withdrawal of troops.
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I've got a really interesting article/interview with a Ukrainian company that used to design furniture but has now designed & manufactured belt boxes for EVERY type of machine gun used by the Ukrainian armed forces. Trying to find a home for it - if any outlets are interested.
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I was really hoping the guy in the rear seat was going to pull out an AKS-74U or something.
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Ukrainian Yak-52 aircraft filmed from Russian ZALA UAV. Previously, Ukraine has begun using Yak-52s to intercept Russian UAVs.
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Lots of talk about Transnistria today. If you want to read about some of thier military capabilities @oryxspioenkop has a good article on thier armoured vehicles.
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Here's my in-depth rundown on the anti-armour weapons which have been promised and sent to Ukraine from western nations. Everything from Spanish C-90s to British NLAWs, US Javelins to German Panzerfaust 3s. Read here: #Ukraine #Javelin #NLAW #antitank
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This video of a 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade Bradley covering & retrieving the crew/dismounts of a damaged Bradley has been widely shared. Notable for me is the appearance of 2 M16A4s. 47 OMBR are the only unit currently known to use them. More here:
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A recent photo of a Ukrainian combatant with a US M110 SASS More on the M110 in #Ukraine here:
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Ukraine is set to procure 2,650 RGW90 anti-tank weapons direct from German manufacturer Dynamit Nobel Defense. Noteworthy as its a significant private purchase rather than an international lethal aid transfer.
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THREAD So where are the HK416s in #Ukraine coming from? The short answer is: probably the Netherlands. The HK416s seen in limited use with Ukrainian SOF appear to match Dutch SF configurations dating back to the 2010s. 1/
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This is a 14.5mm KPV on a custom mount put together by Nucking Futs Yuri, US volunteer known for HMMWV-bourne exploits. He tells me they spliced in battery power and a button trigger on 1 of the spade grips. Sadly the rig was destroyed by a direct hit on a recent mission. 1/
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Element of the Azov Brigade have been equipped with Dutch C7A1 rifles (and ELCANs). Azov released these training photos a couple of days ago. Here's my look at the use of C7s in #Ukraine -
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🧵FN FALs in Ukraine! Yesterday I shared a video looking at the use of FN FALs in #Ukraine . Both fixed stock 50.00s and folding stock 50.61s have been seen in theatre. 1/
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The UK has selected the Knight's Armament KS-1 as the L403A1, it'll be issued to the Army's Ranger battalions and elements of the Royal Marines Commandos Everything you need to know here 👇 #ProjectHunter #KnightsArmament #SALW
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A member of the recently raised Western Battalion (affiliated with the Kalinouski Regt.) engaging a drone with shotgun. Likely fairly effective against lower flying drones, definitely takes some still though. #Ukraine #UkraineWar #UAV #SALW
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Very interesting day as Sweden & Finland announce the selection of a range of Sako rifles as their future small arms systems. 5.56x45 & 7.62x51 ARs & a TRG M10 .338 bolt-action selected for various roles. Sweden moving ahead while Finland will procure for further testing.
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If Venezuela do attempt to forcefully annex the #Essequibo region then the #Guyana Defence Force faces a dire situation. The GDF numbers just under 4000 personnel including reservists. They have minimal aviation assets and rely on Strella-2s for close air defence. 1/
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Ukrainian's issued with Colt Canada (Diemaco) C7A1 rifles largely like the weapon but some have complained about its lack of modularity. Here's some of the latest examples of them being upgraded with aftermarket parts. More on C7s in #Ukraine -
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60 years ago in 1963 the British military adopted the M2 Carl Gustaf 84mm recoilless rifle. It was withdrawn in the 90s, replaced by a variety of single-use munitions. Today, it has been announced that the latest iteration, the M4, will be procured. #SmallArmsLightWeapons
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Interesting to see a French FAMAS F1 Valorise in #Ukraine , with 54 ORB. We've seen some evidence of FAMAS in Ukraine previously and the French govt also recently confirmed an undisclosed number had been transferred. #UkraineWar #SALW
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Fallout: Donbas is looking wild. A post on a Russian Telegram channel suggests there's a shortage of shotguns and this pipe gun is the result. More on this soon. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #SALW
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Video showing an M2 Browning heavy machine gun captured by Russian forces. The gun was made during #WW2 by AC Spark Plugs. Source- #UkraineRussiaWar #Ukraine #SALW
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A Ukrainian combatant with a captured AK-12 which has been mounted with an ELCAN scope, probably from Dutch stores. #Ukraine #UkraineWar #SALW
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A Ukrainian soldier poses with a Spanish Instalaza C90-CR-AM (M3.5) for a press photo.
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Putting a quad rail forend on your prosthetic arm is certainly a vibe. So much more room for accessories. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar ️️
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BIG secondary detonation after strike on the port of Feodosia, Crimea! 🫨
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A brief glimpse of a Ukrainian Negev - the 5.56x45mm FORT 401, in a recent Ukrainian Intelligence Directorate (GUR) video. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #UkraineWar #SALW #LMG
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Butchering a seemingly unfired RGW-90 for its 1.5-3x optic.
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#Ukraine : Russian soldiers remove the optical sight from the captured #Ukrainian RGW-90 HH "MATADOR" AT launcher in a very "professional" way with the help of a saw. #UkraineRussianWar #Kiev #Donbass #UkrainianArmy #Ukraina #Russia #UkraineWar #UkraineUnderAttack #RussianArmy
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Today, the German government appropriated the funding to allow procurement of the 'Bundeswehr Assault Rifle System', the replacement for the G36. The new rifle, the G95A1, will be based on the HK416A8. Funding for 118,000 in place. More here: #SmallArms
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Lots of FN40GLs turning up in #Ukraine over the last couple of months. Standalone and underbarrel configurations seen.
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A Scottish magnet fisherman has pulled up an M1 Garand from the Union Canal near Hermiston in Midlothian. Source:
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Ukraine released the first video of a Hawk SAM system, only a few unofficial sightings of these over the last 6 months. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #AirDefence #UkraineWar
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@andymilburn8 A shot of the MILAN missile tube.
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So the UK is looking at proving armour vehicles to Ukraine. So are the 700+ Mastiff, Ridgeback and Wolfhound still awaiting disposal?
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Yesterday the UK hosted the second International Defence Donor Conference for #Ukraine . UK & partners are looking at providing armored vehicles, more air defense systems, long range artillery systems & potentially anti-ship missiles. More here -
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Say what you like about the Queen and monarchy but this is probably the coolest photo of an SA80. #PlatinumJubilee #HM70
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Malloy T150s 'heavy-lift supply drones' can carry just under 70kg of payload and have been tested by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
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We’re sending a further package of military support to Ukraine worth £300 million. The package includes electronic warfare equipment, a counter battery radar system, GPS jamming equipment, heavy-lift supply drones and thousands of night vision devices. 🇺🇦🇬🇧
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Spent the morning going through Russian Ministry of Defence videos relating to the mobilisation training. Unsurprisingly the number of new AK-12s seen is high, with only 1 video featuring older AKMs. However, more noteworthy is the omnipresence of RPG7s, with few other AT weapon
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The Independent have reported that "several dozen" Wolfram vehicles have been provided to #Ukraine . These are Supacat HMTs mounted with an 8 cell Brimstone launch module. This is the evolution of the commercial vehicles & and hoc launchers seen in use in Ukraine. 1/
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A new sighting of MILAN in #Ukraine . This time with the 32nd Motorized Brigade. #SALW #ATGM #UkraineRussiaWar ️
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Some very intriguing footage from #Ukraine featuring a French FAMAS with Valorisé upgrade (Picatinny rails added & position/style of the bipod altered). First such sighting of a FAMAS. France does have stocks to spare now the HK416F is entering service. #SALW #UkraineRussiaWar ️
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@LucasFoxNews "First we'll set up our base of fire, firing in all directions, in the middle of the street..."
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A Ukrainian MG3 pattern machine gun in action. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #MachineGun
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THREAD: Some of the weapons now sadly, banned in Canada: The Japanese Type 97 20mm Anti-Tank Auto-cannon
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What might be the first confirmed G36 to appear in #Ukraine . Spoke to the UA combatant who posted it and his unit apparently has several G36K A3/4s. I've seen a lot of photos from oversees training and even some Airsoft G36s so I'm always skeptical. Origin unknown. #SALW
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Spartans with M2 Brownings and Mk19s. Nice. #UkraineRussianWar #Ukraine
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First daylight in-theatre sighting of a UK-supplied AIM-132 ASRAAM-based air defence system mounted on a Supacat HMT truck. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #AirDefence
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A member of Ukraine's 128th Mountain Assault Brigade firing a FAMAS F1 Valorise at the range recently. Thanks to @Weapons_Illust for sharing. #UkraineRussiaWar #Ukraine #UkraineWar #SALW
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Soldiers from #Ukraine 's 68th Jaeger Brigade training with Hatsan Escort BTS semi-auto shotguns. Training for the anti-drone role. 📷 Olena Khudyakova/ArmyInform #UkraineRussiaWar #UkraineWar #SALW
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@The_Ops_Room 'No my genitals were never wired to a field telephone battery and of course I was paid by Ukraine'
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KelTec once again answering the question no one specifically asked but causing everyone to go 'OK cool, how much?' I'm entirely here for the ongoing 5.7 revival in the US. Can't wait to see how Keltec marketing frames this, outside of 'cuz why not?'
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Colt M5s appear to be proliferating in #Ukraine at the moment. Two sightings of brand new rifles seen in imagery this week. Suspect these are part of the Canadian order placed with CZ-Colt Group. #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #SALW
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Oooh gun kill.
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✈The first video of F16 shooting down Russian Orc Shahed has appeared 🔥 powerful work 🇺🇦🇺🇦✊. #UkraineWarNews #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #RussiaIsATerroristState #RussiaIsANaziState
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A brief clip of a Ukrainian soldier firing a Polish RPG-76 Komar. #UkraineRussiaWar #Ukraine #SALW #ATWeapons
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Radio Liberty Ukraine have shared some footage from a patrol around Kyiv (no date). The patrol are equipped with a mix of anti-armour weapons including RPG-7s, NLAW, and Spanish C90-CR-AM (M3.5) dual-purpose. In this still we can see on the right the C-90. 1/
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MT-LB: Please just let me die in peace. This is the worst one yet. #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar ️️ #AFV
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I often complain about the shoddy brush work of the Russian Zs and their general lack of masking or stencilling. In sharp contrast here's a Ukrainian vehicle (one of quite a few) being masked up for painting a digital camouflage pattern.
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🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 Fire Extinguisher RPG Warheads Chechen troops aligned with #Ukraine have improvised an interesting anti-personnel munition for the RPG-7. Full analysis video here: #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #RPG #ShiekMansurBattalion #craftmadeweapons
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Recent photo of a mber of the 73rd Naval Special Purpose Center, part of Ukraine's SSO, with a Colt Canada/Diemaco C8 carbine. Note the vertical front grip just visible, attached to a Triad rail mount under the front sight post. More on these carbines:
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Over the past three months I've been tracking HK MG5 use since they appeared in #Ukraine . Here is how they have arrived in transport bags with assorted accessories! Watch here: #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar ️️ #SALW #Weapons #OSINT #MachineGun
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
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I'm 33 today. I loved Playmobil as a kid and as most of you know I have a professional affection for the PIAT. So of course my mum got me this little chap. Complete with bomb carrier and a couple of bombs.
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
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A Bren, an INSAS and a Beretta Cx4 Storm on the look out for drones.
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#WATCH | Akhnoor, J&K: BSF Jawans get ready for winter using special mounted guns to tackle drone threats.
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
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A Ukrainian combatant struggles to hold aloft the 25kg Snipex Monomakh! The Monomakh is the topic of my latest article/video. Watch here: #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #Snipex #AntiMaterielRifle #SALW
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
1 year
Some recent footage of a HK MG5 being tested with a new Graft belt box. The MG5s seem to be predominantly with GUR teams. Video on the MG5 in #Ukraine coming soon. More in the Graft belt boxes here: #SALW #UkraineRussiaWar
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
2 years
🐱 A recent photo from Dmytro, one of the Ukrainian soldiers I spoke to for my video on the use of FN FALs in #Ukraine , check out the video 👇 #FNFAL #FALFriday #UkraineRussiaWar #Cats
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
1 year
A Ukrainian PKT that's been adapted for ground use. Interesting rotary sight mounted on top of the trigger mech/grip assembly. Love these PKT adaptations. #UkraineRussianWar #Ukraine #SALW H/t @Weapons_Illust & @WeaponsWarfare
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
2 years
We're seeing quite a few SPGs (some very top-end) promised. The latest from Oryx touches on the dutch proposal and some others. Systems capable of multiple rounds simultaneous impact (MRSI) are game changers in terms of Ukraine's long range precision fires.
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
4 years
For Christ's sake History Channel, please stop.
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
3 years
Ahh long tailed Z, rarely seen in the wild. Strong frontal Z too. 7/10
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
1 year
🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 40mm Grenade Mortar In late April, a Ukrainian unit shared an intriguing video of a small mortar that fires 40mm grenades! Check out the whole video here - #40mmMortar #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar ️ #Mortars #SALW
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
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A gopro clip of an MG5 in action, said to be in the Donetsk region. Reportedly from the GUR's Rogue Team. More on MG5s in #Ukraine here: #UkraineRussiaWar #SALW
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
3 years
Also a chap in the background had a Fort-221 (licensed copy of the Israeli Tavor TAR-21).
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
4 years
Well then, this is exciting! #BringUpThePIAT
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
5 months
First time I've seen a M26 MASS in #Ukraine . Briefly seen in a video featuring weapons of a GUR team, UA Reg. The M26 is a box mag fed, bolt action shotgun which can be used as a standalone or underslung on a rifle. #UkraineRussiaWar #UkraineWar #SALW
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
5 years
@ZiziFothSi @FernRiddell @michaelscat2 Just going to share this as I found it amusing how twitter lined up both the images:
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
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A tibia, leg bone amputated in 1815 after the Battle of Waterloo. With the musket ball which caused the wound still in situ. Now on display at the fascinating Surgeons' Hall Museum in Edinburgh. #History #Waterloo #MedicalHistory
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
1 year
Absolutely horrendous drills from this reenactor with a PIAT at the Tank Museum's recent Tiger Day. This was a reenactment of Sgt Oscroft firing in Tiger 131 with a PIAT, one of the earliest PIAT actions. Video on museum's YT. That is not how you fire a PIAT. #BringUpThePIAT
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
2 years
Oh that's smart.
@Osinttechnical
OSINTtechnical
@Osinttechnical
2 years
Ukrainian SPG-9 Kopyo 73mm recoilless gun, Bakhmut area
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
1 year
💥Some more can grenades. Packed with explosive and fuzed with a UZRGM. Enhanced blast grenades, useful for trench clearing. More on these here: #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar ️ #Grenades
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
4 years
Ultimate late-80s tactical. DEA agent with a Colt 9mm SMG and a SIG Sauer P226. Gucci kit indeed. #smallarms
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
2 years
@DefenceHQ has published some cracking footage of Ukrainian troops doing some recent urban training over here in the UK. 📷 MoD/Daniel Smither
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms
@historicfirearm
3 years
Australian SAS with a suppressed L34A1 submachine gun, complete with a jungle mag. #History #SterlingSMG #SASR #Vietnam
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