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This is the second part of a short series covering in some detail the proliferation of curious (and non-native) weapons in the North Caucasus. It is strongly recommended that Part 1 is read first: https://www.calibreobscura.com/exotic-species-of-the-north-caucasus-pt-1/ Internal strife between moderate nationalists and more radical Jihadists (with a

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