It remains popular as a civilian firearm, historical collector's piece, and as a military drill rifle.

And22 is the most common caliber for civilian firearms.

The PSP's Setúbal District Command also makes use of the field's firing range for civilian firearm carry license courses.

Since the late 19th and early 20th centuries, military Mauser designs were also exported and licenced to a number of countries, as well as being a popular civilian firearm.

Colt had long left innovation in civilian firearms to their competitors, feeling that the handgun business could survive on their traditional revolver and M1911 designs.

It was widely used by U.S. and foreign military, paramilitary and police forces, and has also been a popular civilian firearm.

However, except during the two world wars and some shorter periods of military production Husqvarna mainly manufactured civilian firearms.

Gun rights activists consider it a misnomer intended to conflate civilian semi-automatic firearms with military assault rifles.

There is a museum on site with a large collection of military and civilian firearms manufactured at the factory and elsewhere.

The company is known internationally for their production of military and civilian firearms.