This video explores the East German Wieger 940 series of rifles, focusing on the Wieger 942 variant. Developed in response to a demand for export AK-pattern rifles in 5.56mm, these rifles were produced in limited numbers before the fall of the Berlin Wall. The video details the various models in the 940 series and their intended markets, including exports to India and Peru. It also touches on US-made reproduction Wieger furniture installed on Cugir SAR-3 rifles. The content highlights the historical context and scarcity of these unique firearms, featuring an examination and disassembly of an example from the Royal Armouries collection.
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