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List of firearms used by Salvadoran Armed Forces (Complete... For Now)
Overview
Throughout its history, the Salvadoran army used a large number of weapons in an eclectic attempt to improve its external and internal defense capabilities, the army and police were in a semi-deplorable state, it was after the Salvadoran civil war, the army and police were equipped with new weaponry, but due to the corruption of past governments in the 2000s, this was either directly or indirectly sabotaged (the violent gangs did not help either), it was not until the 2019 presidential elections that the army and police received a much needed (and ongoing) re-armament, re-equipment and re-organization.
DISCLAIMER: This article is meant to be a comprehensive list and suppementary information regarding Fireams in service by the Armed forces of El Salvador as well as firearms that have been since phased out of service, NOT an Additional List of firearms page, as per IMFDB Rules, Standars and Principles, forbades to do so (check this page for more infomation). Copy-pasting this list is STRICTLY PROHIBITED, if you see this page with this exact format on any other site that is not IMFDB, report it to me or contact any IMFDB Admins ASAP, What you can, however, is link and use this page as reference and give credit as it is due, do NOT ask me to create an official page for a List of firearms used by the Salvadoran Army, we have MORE than enough of those on the internet.
PERIOD. NO. EXEPTIONS.
Handguns
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beretta M9 | 9x19mm | 15 | 1998 - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services (Optional backup sidearm) |  |
| CZ-75 | 9x19mm | 16 | 1990s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | All Branches/Services (Optional backup sidearm) | 
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| Glock 17 | 9x19mm | 15 | 19?? - Present | G17 | Salvadoran Special Forces Special Counter-Terrorism Command Unit |
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| Glock 17C | 9x19mm | 15 | 19?? - Present | G17C | Salvadoran Special Forces Special Counter-Terrorism Command Unit |
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| Glock 17L | 9x19mm | 15 | 19?? - Present | G17L | Salvadoran Special Forces Special Counter-Terrorism Command Unit |
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| Glock 17M | 9x19mm | 15 | 19?? - Present | G17M | Salvadoran Special Forces Special Counter-Terrorism Command Unit |
 Glock 17M Stand-in |
| SIG-Sauer P226 | 9x19mm .40 S&W |
15 12 |
19?? - Present | All Variants | Salvadoran Army (Optional backup sidearm) Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| SIG-Sauer P227 | .45 ACP | 14 | 201? - Present | All Variants | Salvadoran Army (Optional backup sidearm) Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| SIG-Sauer P228 | 9x19mm | 13 | 20?? - Present | All Variants | Salvadoran Reaction Police Group | 
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| Jericho 941 | 9x19mm | 15 | ???? - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Officer Corps | 
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Out of Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Hi-Power | 9x19mm | 13 | 1961 - 1992 1970s - ???? |
FN P35 | National Guard (Dissolved) Salvadoran Army Salvadoran Army Officer Corps |
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| FN Browning 1903 | 9x20mm Browning Long | 7 | 19?? - ???? | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| M1911A1 | 9x19mm | 7+1 | 1961 - 1992 1970s - ???? |
Unknown | National Guard (Dissolved) Salvadoran Army (seeing some later use) |
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| Beretta 92SB | 9x19mm | 15 | 1990s - ???? | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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Shotguns
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossberg 500 | 12 Gauge | 8+1 | 1992 - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services (Optional backup shotgun) | 
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| Remington Model 870 | 12 Gauge | 7+1 | 1992 - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services (Optional backup shotgun) | 
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Submachine Guns
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FN P90 | 5.7x28mm | 30 or 50 | 2002 - Present | P90 | Special Counter-Terrorism Command Unit | 
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| CZ Scorpion Evo 3 | 9x19mm | 30 | 20?? - Present | Scorpion | Salvadoran "Governmental Agencies" | 
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| Heckler & Koch MP5A2 | 9x19mm | 30 | 1970s - Present | MP5 | National Guard (Dissolved), Salvadoran Army, Salvadoran Army Military Police (Formerly), Salvadoran Special Forces, Special Brigade of Military Security Border Guard Battalions |  Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s
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| Heckler & Koch MP5A3 | 9x19mm | 30 | 1970s - Present | MP5 | National Guard (Dissolved), Salvadoran Army, Salvadoran Army Military Police (Formerly), Salvadoran Special Forces, Special Brigade of Military Security Border Guard Battalions |  Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s |
| Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 | 9x19mm | 30 | 1970s - Present | MP5 | Salvadoran Special Forces |  Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s |
| Heckler & Koch MP5-PDW | 9x19mm | 30 | 19?? - Present | MP5 | Salvadoran Police Reaction Group | 
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| Uzi | 9x19mm | 32 | 1975/9 - Present | Uzi | All Branches/Services (Second-Line Units) |
 Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s |
| Mini Uzi | 9x19mm | 32 | 19?? - Present | Uzi | All Branches/Services | 
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Out of Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr MP 34 | 9x19mm | 32 | 1931 - ???? | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| FMK-3 | 9x19mm | 32 | 1980s - 1992 (Still in inventory, seeing some later use) |
Unknown | All Branches/Services (Second-Line Units) |
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| Colt Model 633 SMG DOE | 9x19mm | 32 | 198? - 1990s | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Madsen M50 | 9x19mm | 32 | 19??/1979 - 2008 | Unknown | All Branches/Services (Second-Line Units) |
 Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s |
| MAC-10 | 9x19mm | 32 | 19?? - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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Rifles
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAU-5/A | 5.56x45mm NATO | 20 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
CAR-15 | Salvadoran Army | 
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| XM177E1 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 20 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
CAR-15 | Salvadoran Army | 
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| XM177E2 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Typified as the "M16A2" during the Salvadoran Civil War | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Colt Carbine | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Colt Model 727 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 198? - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Colt Model 733 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 198? - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army Immidieate Reaction Infantry Battalion (During Salvadoran Civil War) |
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| Colt Model 933 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M4 Carbine | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2007/8 - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| M4A1 Carbine | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2007/8 - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| M16A2 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2007/8 - Present | M16A2 | All Branches/Services | 
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| M16A4 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2007/8 - Present | M16A4 | All Branches/Services | 
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| M16 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 20 | 1981/4 - Present (being phased out by the IWI Arad) |
M16 | Salvadoran Army | 
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| XM16E1 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 20 | 1981/4 - Present (being phased out by the IWI Arad) |
M16 | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M16A1 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 20 | 1981/4 - Present (being phased out by the IWI Arad) |
M16 | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Diemaco C7 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2000s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| HK416 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2006 - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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| AK Type III | 7.62x39mm | 30 | 1992 - Present | AK-47 | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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| AKM | 7.62x39mm | 30 | 1992 - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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| MPi-KMS-72 | 7.62x39mm | 30 | 1992 - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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| AKM-63 | 7.62x39mm | 30 | 1992 - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| Steyr AUG | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 or 42 | 1990s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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| T65 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 198? - Present (Still in inventory) |
T65K1 | All Branches/Services | 
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| HK33 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 40 | 1970s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| HK53 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 or 40 | 19?? - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Reaction Police Group | 
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| FN FNC | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2007/8 - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Military Police Salvadoran Special Forces (Limited) |
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| G3 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 20 | 1968 - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army National Guard (Dissolved) |
 Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s |
| G3A4 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 20 | 19?? - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Paratrooper Battalion |  Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s |
| G3KA4 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 20 | 19?? - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M14 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 20 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army (As a ceremonial rifle) Paratrooper Battalion Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| M1 Garand | .30-06 Springfield | 8 | 1961 - Present | Unknown | National Guard (Dissolved) Salvadoran Army (As a ceremonial rifle) |
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| M1903 Springfield | .30-06 Springfield | 5 | 19?? - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army (As a ceremonial rifle) | 
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| Galil AR | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil ARM | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil SAR | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil MAR | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil ACE 21 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 201? - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil ACE 22 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 201? - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil ACE 23 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 201? - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil ACE 32 | 7.62x39mm | 30 | 201? - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil ACE 52 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 30 | 201? - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| Galil ACE 53 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 30 | 201? - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| IWI Arad | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 2023 - Present | Unknown | All Branches/Services |  DISCLAIMER: Arad Rifle Page Unavaliable. |
Out of Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Rolling Block | 8x50mmR | 1 | 1900s - 1920 | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| 1895 Chilean Mauser | 7x57mm Mauser | 5 | 1920 - ???? | Unknown | All Branches/Services | 
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| vz. 24 Czech Mauser | 7.92x57mm Mauser | 5 | 1961 - 1969 | Unknown | Salvadoran Army National Guard (Dissolved) |
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| 1893 Spanish Mauser | 7x57mm Mauser | 5 | 19?? - 1961 | Unknown | Salvadoran Army National Guard (Dissolved) |
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| Karabiner 98k | 7.92x57mm Mauser (Converted to accept 7.62×51mm NATO) |
5 | 1940s - 1980s | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
| M1 Carbine | .30 Carbine | 15 or 30 | 1961 - 1969 (Seeing some later use) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army National Guard (Dissolved) |
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| M2 Carbine | .30 Carbine | 15 or 30 | 1945/65 - ???? (Seeing some later use) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army National Guard (Dissolved) |
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| FN FNC Paratrooper | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30 | 1998/9 - 2007/8 (Seeing some later use) |
Unknown | Paratrooper Battalion | 
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| PM md.63 | 7.62x39mm | 30 | 2000s - early 2010s | Unknown | Salvadoran Army |  Note: Initialy captured from gangs
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Machine Guns
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning M2HB | .50 BMG | 100 Round M2A1 ammunition can | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Diemaco C7A1 LSW | 5.56x45mm NATO | Beta-C drum magazine or 40-Round box magazine | 2000s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| FN MAG 58 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 100 | 19?? - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M249 SAW | 5.56x45mm NATO | 100 or 200 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M249 Para | 5.56x45mm NATO | 100 or 200 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| FN Minimi | 5.56x45mm NATO | 100 or 200 | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Paratrooper Battalion Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| FN Minimi Para | 5.56x45mm NATO | 100 or 200 | 19?? - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Paratrooper Battalion Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| HK21 | 7.62x51mm NATO | Disintegrating link belt | 1967 - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army National Guard (Dissolved) |
 Note: Refurbished in the late 1980s and early 1990s |
| M60 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 100 or 200 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army |  Note: Some M60s were cut down from the front sights for CQB Purposes. |
| M60D | 7.62x51mm NATO | 100 or 200 | 1980s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Air Force | 
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Out of Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotchkiss M1914 | 8x50mmR Lebel 7.92x57mm Mauser 11x59mmR Gras |
24, 30 or 250-round belt box | 1920 - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
| Gatling Gun | Various | 1900s - 1931 | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
| |
| Madsen machine gun | 7.92x57mm Mauser (M1934) .30-06 Springfield (M1951) |
Belt fed or Magazine fed | 1934/51 - 1990s (Seeing some later use) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army Salvadoran Air Force National Guard (Dissolved) |
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| MG30 | 7.92x57mm Mauser | 30 | 1931 - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Madsen-Saetter Machine Gun | .30-06 Springfield (Converted to accept 7.62×51mm NATO) | Belt feed | 19?? - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | DISCLAIMER: Madsen-Saetter Machine Gun Page Unavaliable. |
| Colt 1895 Machine Gun | .30-40 Krag | Belt feed | 1900s - 1940s | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Browning M1919A4 | .30-06 Springfield | 24, 30 or 250-round belt box | 1977 - 1990s | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Browning M1919A6 | .30-06 Springfield | 24, 30 or 250-round belt box | 1977 - 1990s | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 | .30-06 Springfield | 20 | 19?? - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Browning M3 | .50 BMG | Belt-Feed | 1980s - 1990s | Unknown | Salvadoran Air Force | 
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Launchers
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instalaza C90 | 90mm | 1 | 2010s - Present | C90-CR (M3) | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M72 LAW | 66mm | Single Shot | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Paratrooper Battalion |
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| RPG-7 | 40mm | 1 | 1990s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Salvadoran Special Forces |
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| FIM-43 Redeye | 40mm | Single shot | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Strela-2 | 72mm | 1 | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| Hawk MM-1 | 40x46mm | 12 | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M79 Grenade Launcher | 40x46mm | 1 | 1980 - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Paratrooper Battalion |
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| M203 | 40x46mm | 1 | 1980s/90s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Special Operations Group Immidieate Reaction Infantry Battalion (During Salvadoran Civil War) |
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| M1 Mortar | 81mm | 1 | 1980s/90s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M29 Mortar | 81mm | 1 | 1980s/90s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| UB M-52 Mortar | 120mm | 1 | 1980s/90s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | DISCLAIMER: UB M-52 Mortar Page Unavaliable |
| M74 Mortar | 120mm | 1 | 1980s/90s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | DISCLAIMER: M74 Mortar Page Unavaliable |
| M20 Recoilless Rifle | 75x408mm R | 1 | 1980s/90s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
| M40 Recoilless Rifle | .50 BAT (12.7x77mm) | 1 | 1980s/90s - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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Out of Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M67 Recoilless Rifle | 40x46mm | 1 | 1980/90s - 2000s | Unknown | Salvadoran Army Salvadoran Special Forces |
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Marksman, AMR, and Sniper Rifles
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M24 Sniper Weapon System | 7.62x51mm NATO | 5 | Late 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| SIG-Sauer SSG 3000 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 5 | 20?? - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Reaction Police Group | 
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| M82A1 | .50 BMG | 10 | 2000s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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| M95 | .50 BMG | 5 | 2000s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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| M21 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 20 | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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Out of Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr SSG 69 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 5 | 1980s - ???? (Seeing some later use) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M40 Sniper Rifle | 7.62x51mm NATO | Internal or Box Magazine | 196? - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| SVD Dragunov | 7.62x54mm R | 20 | 1990s - early 2010s | Unknown | Salvadoran Special Forces | 
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Grenades
In Service
| Weapon | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M67 hand grenade | 19?? - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
| M18 smoke grenade | 19?? - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army |  NOTE: Smoke color may varies depending on situation |
| AN/M14 incendiary grenade | 198? - Present (Still in inventory) |
Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
Out of Service
| Weapon | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M26 hand grenade | 19?? - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
| Mk 2 hand grenade | 1980s - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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| M34 White Phosphorous grenade | 198? - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
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Mines
In Service
| Weapon | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M18A1 Claymore | 1980s - Present | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
Out of Service
| Weapon | Service Years | Designation | Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M14 anti-personnel mine | 1980s - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | 
|
| M26 anti-personnel mine | 1980s - ???? | Unknown | Salvadoran Army | DISCLAIMER: M26 anti-personnel mine page unavaliable |
Weapons that are present in El Salvador but their status is unknown
Current, Conluded or Canceled
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Adoption Years | Designation | Will Be/Is Used By: | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK-74 | 5.45x39mm | 30 | ???? - Present? (status unknown) | Unknown | Unknown | 
|
| IMI Negev | 5.56x45mm NATO | 150 or 200 | ???? - Present? (status unknown) | Negev | Unknown | 
|