 The
AK-47 was designed by Mikhail
Timofeyevich
Kalashnikov as a replacement for the SKS and as a rifle that
could be used by Soviet tank crews. In 1946, while
working at the Kovrov weapons plant, Kalashnikov began work
on the AK-47. The AK-47 was accepted as the standard
rifle for the Soviet Army in 1949 and retained that status
until it was succeeded by the AKM. To this day between
30 and 50 million copies and variations of the AK-47 have
been produced world wide, making it the most widely used
rifle in the world.
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The AK-47 is chambered in
7.62x39 and features hardwood furniture with a fixed stock.
The AK-47 has a 16 inch barrel with a muzzle nut to protect
the threads. The AK-47 features a stamped receiver with
a non ribbed cover plate and magazine. The rifle can be
fired in two different firing modes; semi and full auto.
The AK-47 has a 800 meter leaf sight that is only adjustable
for range. All windage adjustments must be made by using
the front sight. The AK-47 weighs 4,300g and has a rate
of fire of 600rpm. The rifle will accept most synthetic
and metal magazines, generally 30 rounds in capacity. The
rifles effective killing range is 1,500 meters, and is
generally not used for more than 300 meters. The
original AK-47 was not outfitted for the use of a bayonet,
however the design was changed and a bayonet was added.
The AK-47 also features a hollow compartment in the buttstock
which was used to keep the cleaning kit.
How to construct a
clone?
The AK-47 is currently unavailable to the general public in
the U.S., very few were imported into the country and those
that did got snatched up by collectors. If you desire a
rifle that looks similar to the AK-47 we would suggest that
you purchase a stamped 7.62x39 post-ban AK in the
$200.00-$400.00 price range. Then purchase a U.S. parts
kit from any of our sponsors and install it in the rifle, tell them you
want the wood furniture. This will allow you to legally
have a pistol grip mounted on the rifle. You will then
need to purchase a non-ribbed 30 round AK magazine from Global
Trades.
Photo Source: Kalashnikov
Arms Catalog . Special thanks to: kalashnikov
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Posted: 02/22/01
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| Pros: |
The
first of its kind. |
| Cons: |
The
rifle design was still new and had some
flaws. |
| Summery: |
If
you can get your hands on an origional
AK-47 snatch it up they are worth a ton of
money.
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