"Mystery Surrounding the Very First AK-47 Rifle" Topic

4 Posts

All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.

Please remember not to make new product announcements on the forum. Our advertisers pay for the privilege of making such announcements.

For more information, see the TMP FAQ.

Back to the Firearms Message Board

Back to the WWII Discussion Message Board

Action Log

20 May 2019 5:49 p.m. PST
by Editor in Chief Bill

Crossposted to Firearms board

Areas of Interest

Renaissance
18th Century
Napoleonic
American Civil War
19th Century
World War One
World War Two on the Land
Modern

Featured Hobby News Article

Phantoms & Intruders Available

From bioweapons to super soldiers: how the UK is joining the genomic technology arms race

Top-Rated Ruleset

A Fistful of Kung Fu

Rating:

Featured Showcase Article

1:72nd IMEX Union Soldiers

Editor in Chief Bill prepares to do some regimental-level ACW gaming.

Featured Profile Article

First Look: Black Seas

Editor in Chief Bill explores the Master & Commander starter set for Black Seas.

Tango01	12 Apr 2019 7:57 p.m. PST
"The very first Kalashnikov rifle that received the AK-47 model designation is displayed in the Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps which is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This rifle has always been somewhat mysterious because its appearance is quite different from the AK-47 that was actually adopted…" Main page link Amicalement Armand
Dentatus	13 Apr 2019 3:52 a.m. PST
This is the book you're looking for: link
Tango01	13 Apr 2019 11:03 a.m. PST
Thanks!. Amicalement Armand
Lion in the Stars	13 Apr 2019 1:59 p.m. PST
I've seen 3-gun competitors running the Saiga AK-shotgun with a mid-barrel compensator.

Sorry - only verified members can post on the forums.