This manual is a reproduction of the US Army manual made by the Military Intelligence for American soldiers, about the Soviet assault rifle AK 47. It's a must have for any collector or sporting shooter of the AK platform, as well as any service member who like to be proficient with the most common rifle found today on the battlefield in the hands of insurgents and terrorists.

The most current, up to date, full color manual anywhere on the AK47/AKM and AK74 rifle system. Authored by Erik Lawrence, former Special Forces Instructor and owner of one of the most realistic and experienced training companies in the US. 120 pages of great to know information with procedures that have been vetted over time. 180+ color pictures to better explain the listed procedures. Developed for weapons familiarization classes and instructor development...the best Team Room reference library available. The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the AK47/AKM and AK74 rifle system safely and competently. The practical guide will give the reader: * background/specifications of the weapon and its capability * Multiple descriptive photographs * instructions on its operation *disassembly and assembly procedures * demonstrate correct employment of tripod * proper safe firing procedures * malfunction and misfire procedures Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the operator to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the AK47/AKM and AK74 rifle system.

The AK-74, basically a rechambered AKM rebored to fire a 5.45mm cartridge, has the same general appearance as the AKM with some notable differences. This manual was originally published in the Soviet Union and is now available in English. Written to teach Russian soldiers every detail of the operation and maintenance of the Kalashnikov Assault Rifle (AK-74) and Kalashnikov Light Machine Gun (RPK-74), this manual includes ballistic tables, zeroing information, combat firing instructions, data for the 5.45mm service cartridge and more.