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Russian AK47 Factory Marks

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Gun Websites Editor

 //\ “arrow in triangle mark” (Izhevsk factory) Russia (arrow pointing upwards to the top point of triangle) seen on Russian red/orange and dark plum (commonly referred to as black) synthetic 30 rnd AK74 (5.45×39) mags. {/} “arrow in shield mark” … Continue reading →

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Russian made AK47 Varieties

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Gun Websites Editor

Russian made AK47 Varieties AK-47 1948–51, 7.62 × 39 mm. The very earliest models had a stamped sheet metal receiver. Now rare. AK-47 1952, 7.62 × 39 mm has a milled receiver and wooden buttstock and hand-guard. Barrel and chamber … Continue reading →

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VEPR Rifle Manuals (.pdf)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Gun Websites Editor

VEPR II & K All Calibers   968 kb VEPR SUPER 1.60 mb

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