Modern Marvels

Season 11, Episode 1

Episode Title: Guns of the Russian Military

Air Date: 2004-01-16

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.