AK-47

The AK-47 is an old-world assault rifle of Soviet origin that was introduced in 1949. Firing 7.62x39mm rounds, it is the originating firearm of the Kalashnikov rifle family. The AK-47 was used heavily by member states of the Warsaw Pact, and was one of the most popular rifles in the world until the nuclear apocalypse. Even in the post-apocalyptic wasteland it widely used by survivors and warlords alike, mainly due to the sheer amount produced and it's ease of use.

Design
The AK-47 was designed to be a simple, fully-automatic rifle that could be manufactured quickly and cheaply, using mass-production methods that were state-of-the-art in the Soviet Union during the 1940s. The AK-47 uses a long stroke gas system that provides general stability and efficiency in adverse conditions.

The rifle comes default with a fixed wooden stock and a 30-round "banana mag". It is common furnished with a wood finish, as well as a fire selector that has three settings; safe, fully-automatic, and semi-automatic.

Cartridge
The AK fires the 7.62x39mm cartridge. The cartridge causes significant damage when the bullet begins to yaw inside it's target, causing greater internal hemorrhaging than the average 5.56 round.

Modification
In the old-world and the post-apocalyptic world, the AK-47 is modified heavily and frequently. A common choice by the user is to replace the AK's fixed stock with a wire stock that can be folded beneath the grip. Bayonets are also a common customization, used to engage in close-quarters engagements.

Gunsmiths have been known to completely rework the AK-47, modifying the barrel and iron sights.

Statistics

 * AK-47 (1e)