The idea for the AK-47 was born during World War II, as a Soviet military officer named Mikhail Kalashnikov realized the severe disadvantage the Russian military faced when the Germans introduced the StG-44. The StG-44 was the first of its class, a true automatic rifle with a controllable intermediate cartridge.
What Are All the AK Variants? :: Guns.com
With so many variations of the classic AK-47, how do you keep them all straight? We break down the progression of the AK family line and show how you can tell the rifles apart.
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