The riot gun with the most 80s promo video ever? With firearms & weaponry expert Jonathan Ferguson

Published on May 17, 2023
Duration: 27:33

This video delves into the Enfield ARWEN 37, a 37mm less-lethal riot gun often misidentified in pop culture. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries details its production history, variants, and technical specifications, including its unique cartridge-as-chamber design and 5-round carousel mechanism. The review highlights its 80s promotional material and various less-lethal ammunition types.

Quick Summary

The Enfield ARWEN 37 is a 37mm less-lethal riot gun, often mistaken for a grenade launcher in media. Developed by Royal Ordnance, it features a 5-round carousel, a rifled barrel, and fires specialized rounds like baton or gas pucks, using a cut-down .44 Magnum blank as propellant.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: ARWEN 37 Pop Culture vs Reality
  2. 01:11Identification: Enfield ARWEN 37 Mechanism
  3. 02:11Production History: Enfield & Royal Ordnance
  4. 03:45Variants: ARWEN S, V, ACE & Prototypes
  5. 05:5380s Promo & Technical Specs
  6. 06:31Operational Mechanics: Loading & Trigger
  7. 08:34Ammunition Types: 37mm Rounds
  8. 10:11Modern Usage & Upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Enfield ARWEN 37?

The Enfield ARWEN 37 is a 37mm less-lethal riot gun developed by the Royal Small Arms Factory (Enfield) and later produced by Royal Ordnance. It's designed for crowd control and tactical situations, firing specialized less-lethal rounds.

Why is the ARWEN 37 often misidentified?

The ARWEN 37 is frequently misidentified as a grenade launcher or lethal firearm due to its appearance in popular culture, such as movies like John Wick 2 and Resident Evil, despite its strictly less-lethal design.

What are the key technical specifications of the ARWEN 37?

The ARWEN 37 is a 37mm weapon with a 5-round rapid-fire capability, a rifled barrel, and an adjustable stock. It weighs 3.1kg unloaded and features a unique design where the cartridge case acts as the chamber.

What types of ammunition does the ARWEN 37 use?

The ARWEN 37 fires various 37mm less-lethal rounds, including baton rounds (AR-1), CS/OC gas pucks (AR-2), frangible CS rounds (AR-3), and barrier penetration rounds (AR-5). These use a cut-down .44 Magnum blank for propulsion.

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