The AK-47 - Kalashnikov-Series Assault Rifles (Electronic book text)

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 firstadopted by the USSR soon after World War II, 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 it's use will continue for generations to come.
This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, andusage, 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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