Guns of the Russian Military
Show: Modern Marvels --> Season: 11 - Season 11
AirDate: 1/16/2004
Runtime: 44
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Overview: Forged in Europe’s shadow, Russian small arms were once dismissed as crude copies. Often lacking the finish of Western counterparts, Russian guns have been battle-proven worldwide, with their emphasis on robustness and simplicity of design. Review the long history of Russian small arms–from Peter the Great to the Cold War.