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The Ruger LCR is a compact revolver built by Sturm, Ruger & Co. and announced in January 2009. LCR stands for "Lightweight Compact Revolver". It incorporates several novel features such as a polymer grip and trigger housing, [4] monolithic receiver, and constant force trigger.
The below table gives a list of firearms that can fire the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. This ammunition was developed following World War II as part of the NATO small arms standardization, it is made to replicate the ballistics of a pre-WWII full power rifle cartridge in a more compact package.
Barrett Firearms Company.50 BMG.416 Barrett: Short-recoil (semi-auto) United States: 1980 Barrett M90: Barrett Firearms Company.50 BMG: Bolt-action United States: 1990 Barrett M95: Barrett Firearms Company.50 BMG: Bolt-action United States: 1995 Barrett M98B: Barrett Firearms Company.338 Lapua Magnum: Bolt-action United States: 1997 Barrett M99
Variants. A list and description of all variants and close descendants of the firearm, plus production details when available. Accessories. A list and description of accessories that are commonly associated with the firearm. Cultural impact, if any. A general summary of the firearm's impact on culture, complying with the guidelines on popular ...
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the international framework on firearms is composed of three main instruments: the Firearms Protocol, the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (Programme of Action, or PoA) and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify ...
The Winchester Model 121 is a single-shot bolt-action.22 caliber rimfire rifle that was produced from 1967 to 1973 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.The 121 can fire .22 Short, .22 Long, or .22 Long Rifle cartridges from its 20¾" barrel.
No (1958) on the advice of firearms expert Geoffrey Boothroyd. [22] Although referred to as a PPK in the film adaption of 1962, the actual gun carried by actor Sean Connery was a Walther PP. [21] [22] [23] Actor Jack Lord, who played Felix Leiter in Dr. No, was presented with a gold-plated PPK with ivory handgrips, given to him by his friend ...
The Whitney Wolverine is a semi-automatic .22 LR caliber pistol created in 1956. Notable for its advanced, "space-aged" looks and then-new aluminum construction, it has a 10-round magazine, a barrel 4.625 inches (117.5 mm) long and a weight of only 23 ounces (650 g).