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The AK-47: Kalashnikov-series assault rifles (Weapon 8)

By Gordon Rottman

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2011
ISBN
1849084610, 9781849084611
LCC
UD395.A16 R68 2011
Open Library ID
OL25213873M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5446945 bytes)
Pages
81\81
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted by the USSR soon after World War II (1939-1945), its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. It is the longest serving post-World War II military weapon and its ease of use, durability and low production costs ensure that its use will continue for generations to come. This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ the weapon today.

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