Kalashnikov AK47 Series
by Martin J. Brayley
Popularly known as the AK47 or just AK, the 7.62mm Avtomat Kalashnikov obrazets 1947g was accepted into service by the Soviet Army in 1947. Despite its widespread use by the Soviet armed forces, the AK only became known in the West during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, when Soviet troops sent to quell the uprising carried the new weapon.
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Popularly known as the AK47 or just AK, the 7.62mm Avtomat Kalashnikov obrazets 1947g was accepted into service by the Soviet Army in 1947. Despite its widespread use by the Soviet armed forces, the AK only became known in the West during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, when Soviet troops sent to quell the uprising carried the new weapon. Since then it has become probably the most widely recognized firearm of all time, having seen action in most of the conflicts of the past six decades. The Kalashnikov has been produced in many variants and calibres, and this book concentrates on those in the original 7.62mm form. Illustrated with over 350 colour photographs of AK variants produced around the world, including close-ups of the many fascinating detail differences, this work will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in modern military firearms. AUTHOR: Martin Brayley is a leading collector and respected contributor to specialist journals in Britain and on the Continent. 350 colour photographs
Author Biography
Martin J Brayley is a professional photographer and author, who is best known for his works on uniforms and militaria. He served in the armed forces for twenty-four years and has a keen interest in all aspects of military history, particularly the uniforms and equipment of the 20th century. He is a dedicated military researcher and collector and regular contributor to the French magazine, Militaria.
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Features and reviews in Classic Arms & Militaria, The Armourer and Gunmart magazines. Reviews in Military Illustrated, Militaria, Soldier and War Studies Journal.
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The most widely used firearm of the post-war era - the Kalashnikov rifle has become an icon of revolutionary struggle.Covers the principal design features of the AK variants that used the original 7.62x39mm M1943 cartridge.Will be of great interest to militaria enthusiasts, collectors and military historians of modern military firearms.Superbly illustrated with 350 colour photographs showing the different versions produced around the world.Martin J Brayley has a keen interest in military history and is a professional photogapher, author and dedicated militaria researcher and collector.
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