AK-47 | Definition, History, Operation, & Facts | Britannica
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WebApr 20, 2024 · Beginning in 1959, the AK-47 was replaced in first-line Soviet service by the AKM, a modernized version fitted with longer-range sights and cheaper mass-produced parts, including a stamped sheet-metal receiver and a plywood buttstock and forward grip. Viet Cong soldier standing with an AK-47, February 1973.
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