Every weapon in MW2 was inspired in some shape or form by real life guns. Many of these guns have become well-known throughout the Call of Duty community.

But in Modern Warfare 2, many weapons have names that barely resemble the guns they are inspired by.

So if you’re curious to know their origins, you’re in the right place.

Here are all the weapons of Modern Warfare 2 and the real life guns that inspired their designs.

All Real Life Names of MW2 Guns

There are over 45 weapons in Modern Warfare 2 that draw inspiration from real life guns.

You’ll find every weapon that is inspired by a real gun in MW2 listed below.

WeaponReal Life NameWeapon PlatformWeapon Type
M4Colt M4A1M4Assault Rifle
FTAC ReconAR-15M4Battle Rifle
556 IcarusFightlite MCRM4LMG
M16Colt M16A4M4Assault Rifle
FFS HurricaneAR-57M4SMG
EBR-14MK 14 Enhanced BROrdnanceMarksman Rifle
SO-14M14OrdnanceBattle Rifle
Bryson 800Mossberg 590Bryson 800Shotgun
Bryson 890Mossberg 590MBryson 800Shotgun
SP-R 208Remington 708Bryson Long RifleMarksman Rifle
SA-B 50M24 SWS with custom chassisBryson Long RifleMarksman Rifle
LA-B 330Remington 700Bryson Long RifleSniper
SP-X 80Remington MSRBryson Long RifleSniper
Lachmann-762Heckler & Koch G3Lachmann & MeerBattle Rifle
Lachmann-556Heckler & Koch HK33Lachmann & MeerAssault Rifle
LM-SHeckler & Koch PSG1Lachmann & MeerMarksman Rifle
RAPP HHeckler & Koch HK21Lachmann & MeerLMG
Lachmann SubHeckler & Koch MP5 Lachmann & MeerSMG
TAQ-56FN SCAR-LTactique VerteAssault Rifle
TAQ-VFN SCAR-HTactique VerteBattle Rifle
TAQ-MFN SCAR 20STactique VerteMarksman Rifle
Kastov 762AK-103KastoviaAssault Rifle
Kastov 545AK-105KastoviaAssault Rifle
RPKRPKKastoviaLMG
Kastov-74uAKS-74UKastoviaAssault Rifle
Vaznev-9KPP-19KastoviaSMG
MinibakPP-19 BizonKastoviaSMG
X12Glock 17XRKHandgun
X13 AutoGlock 18XRKHandgun
STB 556AUG A3Bruen BullpupAssault Rifle
MX9AUG A3 ParaBruen BullpupSMG
HCR 56Steyr AUG HBARBruen BullpupLMG
Vel 46Heckler & Koch MP7LMPSMG
PDSW 528FN P90Tactique DefenseSMG
Fennec 45Kriss VectorFennecSMG
SAKIN MG38IWI Negev N7SAKIN MGLMG
RAAL MGSIG Sauer MG 338RAALLMG
Lockwood 300Browning Citori 725Lockwood SportShotgun
Expedite 12Benelli M4 Super 90ExpediteShotgun
Lockwood MK2Marlin 336Mark 2Marksman Rifle
MCPR-300Barret MRADMRBASniper Rifle
Signal 50GM6 Lynx .50SignalSniper Rifle
P890SIG-Sauer P220Bruen 890Handgun
.50 GSDesert EagleSAKIN G SERIESHandgun
BasiliskSmith & Wesson Model .500Basilisk 500Handgun
M13BSIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUSBruen Ops PlatformAssault Rifle
BAS-PSIG-Sauer MPXBruen Ops PlatformSMG
Victus XMRAccuracy International AW50Imperatorium PlatformSniper Rifle
ChimeraAAC / Q Honey Badger HybridBruen OpsAssault Rifle
Iso HemlockB&T APC556ISO PlatformAssault Rifle
Tempus RazorbackFB MSBS GrotN/AAssault Rifle
Cronen SquallGeneral Dynamics OTS RM227Hailfire PlatformBattle Rifle
ISO 45B&T APC45ISO PlatformSMG
KV BroadsideMolot VEPR 12Kastovia PlatformShotgun
Tempus TorrentSR-25 PR M-LOKM4 PlatformMarksman Rifle
CrossbowReverse Draw CrossbowN/AMarksman Rifle
FJX ImperiumM200 InterventionN/ASniper Rifle
GS MagnaDesert Eagle Mark XIX 50AEN/AHandgun
FTAC SiegeTEC-9N/AHandgun
MX GuardianTavor TS12N/AShotgun
FR AvancerFAMAS FelineN/AAssault Rifle
M13CSIG MCX RattlerBruen Ops PlatformAssault Rifle
Carrack .300Walther WA 2000N/ASniper Rifle

If you’re wondering when you’ll be able to use these weapons, check out our guide on how to unlock every weapon in MW2.

MW2 Real Life Guns

What is the Tempus Razorback Real Gun?

The real gun of the Tempus Razorback is the FB MSBS Grot which was developed and manufactured by FB “Lucznik” Radomm, a private arms company from Poland.

This weapon has various variants, but none of them appear in the game alongside the Tempus Razorback.

Is the Intervention in MW2?

Yes, the Intervention is in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone, but under the name of FJX Imperium.

It is a powerful sniper that can take down enemies quickly and allow players to create clips as impressive as the original Intervention in Modern Warfare.

Read More – How to Unlock & Use Weapon Tuning in MW2

Is the SCAR in MW2?

Yes, the SCAR is in Modern Warfare 2 and is under the Tactique Verte Weapon Platform.

You can unlock it in-game at Level 19. Check out our guide on leveling up quickly to help you reach this weapon faster.

Is the MP5 in MW2?

Yes, the MP5 is in Modern Warfare 2 and can be used by unlocking the Lachman Sub from the Lachmann & Meer Platform.