The Hesse Model 47 rifle
is an AKM copy manufactured in the United States by Hesse Arms
Co. The rifle features a sixteen inch barrel and fires
the 7.62x39 cartridge. The model 47 comes with a pistol
grip synthetic stock, sling, five round magazine, and cleaning
kit. The rifles are assembled on a stamped receiver by
tig-welding parts to the receiver. The rifles are finished in
flat black and only come in semi-automatic versions. A
muzzle brake has been welded to the barrel to help control
muzzle climb and comply with U.S. law. The Model 47 is
not a widely produced gun and is available from the
manufacturer.
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Known Problems:
We have
had many reports from AK-47.net members claiming that their
model 47's have experienced numerous problems. We
believe that this is attributed to the guns construction and
the parts used to manufacturer the gun. First the rifles
are welded together instead of using rivets. The AK was
not designed to be assembled in this manner, which could
contribute to some of the problems people are experiencing.
Second the rifles are assembled on U.S. made receivers which
have problems of their own. The receivers are properly
heat treated, resulting in soft receivers. Some owners
have noticed considerable wear after as little as 2000
rounds. Owners have also reported soft trigger
components and poor quality synthetic stocks. We would
not suggest that you purchase this rifle based on it's
reliability
problems.
AK-47.net:
Model 47 |
Rating:
 |
Quality:
2,
Posted: 03/29/01
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| Pros: |
U.S.
made. |
| Cons: |
Soft
receivers, used parts, poor stocks, welded
together. |
| Summery: |
Do
NOT buy one!
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