AK-47 assault rifle

July 6, 1947 – The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union. A Soviet 7.62 mm AKM assault rifle with a folding double-strut stock and a 30-round magazine, top, compared with a standard Soviet AK-47 assault rifle, bottom.

Photographer's Name: Unknown Location: UNKNOWN Date Shot: 11/14/1984 Date Posted: unknown VIRIN: DD-ST-85-01270.

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