Ak 47 Technical Description - Manual
The document summarizes the Kalashnikov AK-47 and AKM assault rifles. It describes the key features and history of the AK-47 and its improved successor, the AKM. The AKM has a stamped steel receiver (instead of milled), is lighter weight, has a straighter stock, improved sights, detachable bayonet, and a selective fire mechanism. It remains one of the most widely used assault rifles in the world due to its reliability, low production costs, and ease of use.
Ak 47 Technical Description - Manual