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To: smokingfrog

AK-47?

Hmmm, doubt it, even in Texas.

AKM-47 most likely.

Genuine AK-47’s are RARE and expensive.
Difference in cost is about 18,000.00
Oh, and the AK-47 is full-auto capable, the AKM is not.


11 posted on 01/14/2011 8:50:31 PM PST by Loyal Sedition (Loyal Sedition, often described as "To the right of Attila The Hun"!)
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To: Loyal Sedition
Compared to the AK-47, the AKM features detail improvements and enhancements that optimized the rifle for mass production; some parts and assemblies were conceived using simplified manufacturing methods. Notably, the AK-47's milled steel receiver was replaced by a U-shaped steel stamping. As a result of these modifications, the AKM’s weight was reduced by approx. 1 kg (2.2 lb), the accuracy during automatic fire was increased and several reliability issues were addressed. The AK-47's chrome-lined barrel was retained, a common feature of Soviet weapons which resists corrosion that would otherwise result from the corrosive-primed ammunition and sporadic cleaning practices.
30 posted on 01/15/2011 9:26:57 AM PST by gundog (Help us, Nairobi-Wan Kenobi...you're our only hope.)
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