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Vigneron M2

Vigneron M2

A Belgian submachine gun, the Vigneron M2 was developed in the 1950s and chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. It was a simple, inexpensive weapon intended for use by Belgian forces and saw some service in African conflicts.
FN MAG 58

FN MAG 58

A Belgian general-purpose machine gun designed by Fabrique Nationale. It is used by many military forces around the world and is known for its reliability, durability, and powerful 7.62x51mm NATO chambering.
FN MINIMI

FN MINIMI

A Belgian light machine gun that fires the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. It is known for its light weight, versatility, and the ability to be fed from either a belt or a magazine. It is widely used by military forces around the world.
Browning GP35 Hi-Power

Browning GP35 Hi-Power

Also known as the Browning Hi-Power, this semi-automatic pistol was designed by John Browning and completed by FN Herstal. It was one of the first high-capacity 9mm handguns and saw widespread military use around the world.
FN FAL

FN FAL

A Belgian battle rifle designed by FN Herstal and one of the most widely used rifles of the 20th century. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, the FAL earned the nickname "The Right Arm of the Free World" due to its use by NATO and other Western-aligned forces during the Cold War.
FNC

FNC

A Belgian assault rifle designed by FN Herstal in the late 1970s. The FNC is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and is known for its reliability, modular design, and adaptability. It has been used by various military and law enforcement agencies around the world.
M1867 Albini-Braendlin

M1867 Albini-Braendlin

A Belgian single-shot, breech-loading rifle, adopted by several European armies. It featured a falling block action and was chambered in various calibers, representing a step towards more modern firearms technology.
M1870 Comblain

M1870 Comblain

Another Belgian single-shot, breech-loading rifle, designed by Hubert-Joseph Comblain. It was adopted by several countries and is known for its robust and simple design, using a falling block mechanism for reliable operation.
M1889 Belgian Mauser

M1889 Belgian Mauser

A Belgian bolt-action rifle, one of the first Mauser designs to feature a box magazine. It was influential in the development of subsequent Mauser rifles and was widely used in Europe.
FN24 Mauser

FN24 Mauser

A Belgian bolt-action rifle based on the Mauser 98, produced by Fabrique Nationale (FN). It was used by several countries and appreciated for its reliability and accuracy.
FN49

FN49

The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (FN-49) is a Belgian semi-automatic rifle designed by Dieudonne Saive and used by several countries in the mid-20th century. Chambered in various calibers, it was one of the last successful semi-automatic military rifles before the widespread adoption of select-fire battle rifles.