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South African Firearms

Comprehensive database of firearms designed and manufactured in South Africa. Our collection showcases the full spectrum of South Africa firearm development, from historical designs to modern systems. Each entry includes detailed technical specifications, development history, and production information across all categories.

Type
All Anti materiel sniper rifle Assault rifle Combat shotgun Grenade launcher Machine gun Heavy machine gun Semi-automatic pistol Sniper rifle Submachine gun
6 firearms
Combat shotgun · Armsel

Armsel Striker

 Year1993 Origin🇿🇦 Submachine gun · Armscor

BXP

 Year1984 Origin🇿🇦 Anti materiel sniper rifle · DENEL Group

Mechem NTW-20

 Year1998 Origin🇿🇦 Grenade launcher · Milkor

Milkor MGL

 Year1983 Origin🇿🇦 Semi-automatic pistol · Denel Land Systems

Vektor SP1

 Year1992 Origin🇿🇦 Machine gun · Vektor Arms Company

Vektor SS-77

 Year1986 Origin🇿🇦
Firearm Type Origin Caliber In service
Armsel Striker Armsel Combat shotgun 🇿🇦 South Africa 12 (18.5 x 70 mm) 1993
BXP Armscor Submachine gun 🇿🇦 South Africa 9 x 19 mm Parabellum 1984
Mechem NTW-20 DENEL Group Anti materiel sniper rifle 🇿🇦 South Africa 20 x 83.5 mm MG151 or 14.5 x 114 mm 1998
Milkor MGL Milkor Grenade launcher 🇿🇦 South Africa 40 x 46 mm 1983
Vektor SP1 Denel Land Systems Semi-automatic pistol 🇿🇦 South Africa 9 x 19 mm Parabellum 1992
Vektor SS-77 Vektor Arms Company Machine gun 🇿🇦 South Africa 5.56 x 45 mm NATO 1986

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