WW2 Italian Army vs Somali Pirates Weapon Preview

WW2 Italian Army Weapons
Carcano Bayonet: By the time World War 2 came around, up-close combat was all but extinct. However, there were certain things that couldn't be dropped, and the bayonet was one of things. Easily attachable to the M91 rifle, the blade was generally 3 to 4 inches in length, giving the user a great melee weapon with a reach that will keep oncoming attacker. Even if the bayonet wasn't attached, the user could use it like a normal knife.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Moschetto_91_-_38.jpg

Beretta 1938A Submachine Gun: You have to give it to the Italians. They know how to make some of the most kick ass stuff. Super models, sports cars, and food are just a few of the things they're good at producing. Firearms are another good thing that they make, and the Beretta 1938A is one of the best. For an old gun, the 1938A was definitely somewhat ahead of it's time. Weighing in at 4.2 kg empty, the Beretta has a firing rate of 600 rounds a minute, and could be loaded with measly 10-round clips, all the way to a hefty 40-round clip. Even the range of this gun was impressive, as it could fire from 200 to 250 meters. This gun was so good, the older model finally stopped being produced in 1962, and the later model (Model 38/49) saw use until the 1980s.

http://world.guns.ru/smg/it/beretta-m1938-e.html

Carcano M91 Rifle: The M91 is one of the oldest rifles in existence. First produced in 1891 , the Carcano was a 6-round bolt action rifle, complete with bayonet capabilities. This rifle also had a couple other things going for it, including it's weight (7.5 lb) and effective range (600 m). Curiously, this rifle made it's way into the hands of other cultures during and after the war, including the Germans, the Finnish, and various countries in Africa.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcano

Panzerfaust Rocket Launcher: Long before the modern world embraced disposable launchers, the Germans (and their allies) were using them in combat. The Panzerfaust first arrived on the battlefield in November of 1943, when they were first used against oncoming Russian tanks. The weapon was constructed rather simply: a long tube was the primary firing mechanism, and the rocket was placed in the upper portion of the tube. With a push on the trigger, the rocket would immediately fire out of the tube, and exploded when it impacted with it's target. After the rocket flew away, the firing tube was discared, since it now served no purpose at all

http://world.guns.ru/grenade/de/panzerfaust-e.html

Somali Pirates Weapons
Grappling Hook: More of a tool than a weapon, the Grappling Hook can be used as a improvisational tool of destruction if need be. Made of solid metal having anywhere from 3 to 5 metal prongs, the Grappling Hook was used to board ships. The hook would be swung, it would get caught on some part of the opposing ship, and the thrower would tug on the rope to pull his own boat closer. Once on board, the hook could be capable of delivering some brutal bludgeoning and piercing damage.

http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Grappling_Hook

Uzi Submachine Gun: Another famous gun, this time from the country of Israel. Developed in 1949 by Uziel Gal, the Uzi was released in 1951 for use. Since than time, over 90 countries have adopted the gun for police and military use, although Isreal is still the prime user of the gun, although it is now only in reserve. The Uzi is a perfect weapon for the roles it was made for: it weights only 3.7kg, it's length is 470mm when the stock is closed, fires up to 600 rounds a minute, can accept 25 or 32 round clips, and has a effective range of 200 meters.

http://world.guns.ru/smg/isr/uzi--micro-uzi--mini-uzi-e.html

Dragunov Sniper Rifle: In use by the Russians since 1963, the Dragunov is the premiere sniper rifle of the Russian Army. The gun was capable of using any standard 7.62 ammunition, but it was really designed to take advantage of the SVD sniper round. Although the army had the standard version, there were a few others developed for different markets, including the civilian "Tigr" and the "Medved" hunting model, which is actually quite scarce. Despite the various models, all of them were deadly in the hands of a master sniper.

http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sniper-rifles/rus/dragunov-svd-e.html

RPG-7 Rocket Launcher: One of the most recognizable rocket launchers in the world today. Adopted by the Soviets back in 1961, the RPG-7 was initially used as an anti-tank weapon. However, numerous other rockets were developed, widening it's purpose to include anti-personelle attacks. A variation of this rocket launcher, the RPG-7D, is a multi-part weapon used by airborne troops (it does the same thing as it's normal version, only this one can be taken apart and put back together).

http://world.guns.ru/grenade/rus/rpg-7-e.html