Swedish K In Ukraine
Submachine Guns
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The war in Ukraine has seen a plethora of vintage weaponry being used by both sides. Everything from M1910 Maxims to TT pistols. One of the more surprising vintage weapons to turn up fairly regularly is the classic ‘Sweden K’ or Carl Gustaf M/45.
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