Over 1 million sold, built in six different variations. The Pulemyot Kalashnikova is more commonly know as the 'Machine Gun AK47' firing 750 rounds per minute
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Over 2 million copies of the longest running military side arm, bulit by the legendary John Browning, the Colt M1911 has been used by the US Military for 79 years and is still used today
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Estimated at 2.5 million copies, the H&K MP5 has been used since 1966 with over 50 variants. And is a popular choice for Special Forces in Germany, the UK and the US and it is now being challenged by its successor, the UMP
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With way over 2 million copies the FAL was in the arsenal of every NATO country during the cold war, and it's capable of firing accurately at up to 600m
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With 7,000,000+ sold, the G3 is a Rifle icon since its mass production in 1959
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With over 8,000,000 copies of Armalites Fully-Automatic Rifle produced, the AR-15 became a staple for the US Military and around the world, this rifle was the icon of the Vietnam War and it has evolved to the M4 Carbine today
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9,000,000+ copies of the 'Ruchnoy Protivotankovyy Granatomyot' or 'Rocket-Propelled Grenade' has been produced and it is most definitely the most well-known rocket launcher of them all. Despite it not being the most accurate, it is still used in many armies across the globe
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Over 10 million copies of this One-Handed Sub-Machine Gun has been produced since 1951, and it has been used in the armies of over 90 countries, the UZI is probably the best option for being concealed, being lightweight and rate of fire
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10,000,000+ copies of the only shotgun on the list, the Model was a public favourite as well as a military favourite, also appearing in 80 films
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100 million of possibly the best weapon ever made, it's rugged durability mixed with its deadly firepower has been a favourite for the USSR since 1947
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