AWP: How 3 Men in A Shed Made Counter-Strike’s Iconic Sniper Rifle - Loadout

Whether known as the Green Meanie, the Magnum Sniper or the AWP, Accuracy International’s Arctic Warfare is one of gaming’s most iconic sniper rifles, with its identity tied to one of the biggest FPS franchises of all time, Counter-Strike. But how did such a niche rifle become an FPS and eSport legend? And was it really built by three men in a shed in England? In this episode of Loadout, Dave Jewitt visits the Royal Armouries to talk to Keeper of Firearms & Artillery Jonathan Ferguson, finds out the AWP's origin from one of its creators Dave Walls, and hears what made Counter-Strike's weapon designer Minh 'Gooseman' Le pick the AWP all the way back in 1999. You can check out more episodes of Loadout right here. -    • How Games Are Lying To Us About Silencers ...   You can check out our Firearms Expert Reacts series here. -    • Firearms Expert Reacts Call of Duty Modern...   If you're interested in seeing more of Jonathan's work, you can check out more from the Royal Armouries right here. -    / royalarmouries   If you would like to support the Royal Armouries, you can make a charitable donation to the museum here. - https://royalarmouries.org/support-us...