[Vulch]

I got these photos from my friend who is a commander in the Moscow OMON when I was in Russia the last 3 weeks. Faces deliberately obliterated, and all were taken in Chechnya when he and his unit was deployed there.

Hope you find them useful or interesting.

 

[Vulch]

Continuing on...

 

[Vulch]

...and on... The B&W photos with the AK47's show my wife's uncle (who likes to eat everything in sight ) )

 

[Vulch]

...and these last few show my wife's father, Evgenij, at the bottom left of each photo. He was stationed in Vladivostok for most of his military career.

 

[Vulch]

If ANYONE wants to see full size detail images, just ask and I will show them.

There are still a LOT more images, but just showing more firearms related pics at this moment.

 

[eli]

Excellente pics, Vulch. I appreciate you sharing them.

What's that big a$$ rifle? Looks a bit like a ptrs-41 but it ain't...

 

[Guest]

Man, Vulch. Seems like you know all the right folks - I wish I could take a trip with you to Russia!

Looking at your pictures, I was surprised to see that Russia hasn't completely abandoned the AKM in favor of the AK-74. Do you have any idea what percentage of Russian forces still carry and use the AKM? I thought it was only made for export now (but am obviously mistaken about that).

Thanks for the photos, which are indeed very interesting. Any and all additional pictures would be gratefully appreciated!

 

[videodon]

Very cool!
Thank you for sharing!

 

[richarduk]

excellent pictures, I also noticed the lack of 5.45 weapons, i'm assuming this is because these troops are police/internal security rather than army

any armoured vehicles pics?

regards

Richard

 

[Vulch]

Richard,

I will post armoured pics on the vehicles board down further. A few there too Plus some explosive pics etc.

I ASSUME because these guys are OMON (Internal Russian Military) that they are using older weapons systems.

As to the large calibre sniper, I simply cannot remember! There was a lot of vodka and beer in between pics )

 

[jklein_1968]

Very nice photos. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Pawnshop]

Could the big boy be one of these??:



ZASTAVA M-93 “BLACK ARROW” RIFLE:

EAA is proud to introduce the Zastava M-93 “Black Arrow” Rifle in .50 caliber BMG. This unique bolt action rifle is based on the classic Mauser action and was developed in the early 1990’s by Zastava arms factory in Kragujevc.

Features of the rifle include the following: Fluted heavy barrel with recoil reducing muzzle break, self leveling and adjustable folding integral bipod, back up iron sights, heavy duty carry handle, detachable 5 round box magazine, and quick detachable scope mount. The safety is located within the trigger guard and blocks the trigger when engaged. The Black Arrow meets the demands of the American sportsman and has a proud history.

 

[eli]

Certainly not a Black Arrow. It's a semi... besides the fact that the Ruskies wouldn't never ever admit to using a foreign small arm.

 

[Vulch]

I posted the "Big Boy" pics on the sniper forum, and Rusnak replied "It is OSV 96 in 12,7mm."

 

[Tom-M]

Excellent picture!

All AKMs with steel or Bakelite mags. Would have expected to see some AK103s with plastic mags!

 

[Guest]

Excellent picture!

All AKMs with steel or Bakelite mags. Would have expected to see some AK103s with plastic mags!

I wondered why no AK-103's myself. The guns pictured look like they're older...

 

[tov_Mauser]

the AK103 didnt make it mainstream

the 7.62x39 AKM is still loved by the specops and OMON for its firepower and penetration ability

 

[Farmall]

Very cool !

Thanks for posting!

 

[cwm1150]

thanks for sharing, that is one big freaking rifle