This video explores the RWGŁ-3, a Polish tear gas launcher developed for riot police following the 1956 Poznań protests. Designed to counter protests where hand-thrown tear gas was returned, the RWGŁ-3 utilizes a significant number of AK parts for cost-effective production. It features a stamped-receiver AK chassis with no gas system, replaced by a gas launching cup. Firing 7.62x39mm blank cartridges, it uses a modified 10-round AK magazine and AK grips to manage recoil, launching tear gas grenades at a much greater range than manual throwing. The weapon saw substantial production and export within the Warsaw Pact and allied nations.
This video delves into the history and specifications of the Manville Gas Gun, a riot control tool developed in the 1930s. It highlights the various calibers produced (12ga, 25mm, 37mm), emphasizing that the 12ga variant was solely for tear gas and not high-pressure rounds. The description notes its intended use by prison guards and riot police due to its superior ammunition capacity compared to contemporary launchers. It also touches upon a WWII-era attempt to develop a high-pressure version for explosive rounds, which was unsuccessful, and the eventual destruction of the original tooling. The video also mentions the Manville company's wartime production of parts for Oerlikon 20mm AA guns.
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