Earlier on Silah Report we wrote about the so-called ‘Egyptian Thompson” from what little information that was gathered by Mr. Lawerence on his website devoted to submachine gun designs. Recently Mr. Lawerence contacted us regarding some updates on the “Egyptian Thompson” and has kindly provided us with some details on its fit, finish, and handling characteristics. In a separate note, while on a recent foray in Egypt, Silah Report staff learned about the possible presence of some “Egyptian Thompsons” still in the country. We’ll be looking more into them as time goes on.
Podcast Vol.4: Libyan assembled Makarovs, Yemeni colloquial names
Joining us today is Adham from SR, Cali from Calibre Obscura, Vladimir from Kalashnikov, Abdullah from Khyber Armoury and Hrachya from SR. We get into a number of different topics, mostly concerning small arms in Libya and Yemen. Make sure to listen in as you read along!
Muscat & Oman Contract Hi-Power Pistols Seen in Rock Island Premiere Firearms Auction Catalog
While browsing the recently published catalog of the upcoming September 2019 Rock Island Premiere Firearms Auction, I came across two FN/Browning Hi-Power pistols (lots # 513 and #1679) manufactured by Fabrique Nationale for the Sultanate of Muscat & Oman. These pistols are identified by the coat of arms of this former state engraved on the right side of the slide.
Mannlicher Model 1900 Pistol Presented to Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II
Rock Island Auction Company has published the digital catalog of their upcoming September 2019 Premiere Firearms Auction and as always, it is full of rare, unique, historically significant and incredibly interesting lots. One of these lots is a cased and engraved presentation grade Mannlicher Model 1900 pistol which was presumably presented to the 34th Sultan of Ottoman Empire Abdul Hamid II.
SR Podcast No.3- Turkish Glockalikes, Singaporean Rifles in Yemen, and the Sudanese Defense Industry
Adham, Calibre Obscura, Middle Brit and Miles get together on our third instalment of the Silah Report Podcast (which can be found on Soundcloud). Read this post along with listening to the Podcast in order to hear what we are all talking about in detail!
The most famous Pakistani Kalashnikov from Darra Adam Khel
This post originally appeared on The Firearm Blog in August of 2018,but has since been updated with some new content.
Every field has its own mysteries and mystifications. And if we are talking about the history of Soviet small arms, the biggest puzzle is the notorious AKMSU. If you look it up on Russian gun websites, you can find a lot of fascinating information, for example:
When Uzi Won- The Story of the Forgotten K-12 Prototype Submachine Gun
It has been the most successful and recognized submachine gun of all time. The Uzi has been sold more than any other small arm of its type and its bulky silhouette has become a cultural icon.
SR Podcast Vol.2: Gun Sales in Darra Versus Iraq, Yemeni oddities
Silah Report’s second podcast is now online at SoundCloud, free feel to listen in! While you do, follow along in this post for all the photographs that we shared relating to the conversation on our Discord server.
Adham started the podcast off with some interesting SVU rifles that were for sale on the gun markets in Sanna. Ameer suggested that there might be a connection between the Syrian SAA and the Houthis as a way of entry.
Silah Report Podcast Vol.1: Kalashnikov Heat Treatment in Darra, Egyptian Hand Grenades
Welcome to Silah Report’s inaugural podcast! Today we had Hrachya, Adham, Abdullah, Vladimir, and Miles discussing everything from barrel heat treatment in KPK to obscure Egyptian hand grenades.
The podcast can be listened to here on Soundcloud, but stay tuned here and follow along because we share a number of the images that are being discussed in this post.