Thread: Kalashnikov dies at 94
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Old 12-23-2013, 02:06 PM
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Can't say his invention was not a major influence on the firearms and military worlds. If he'd designed the 47 in this country I wonder how far it would have gotten?Kalashnikov assault rifle designer is dead at 94
His invention would not have gotten far here, too simple to manufacture so not enough room for profit. It would not have ever been adopted by the US military.
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