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  2. AR-M1 - Wikipedia

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    During the late 1950s, the Bulgarian People's Army was equipped with AK-47s imported from the Soviet Union. However, by the early 1960s, the Bulgarian government became interested in producing the AK assault rifle domestically. [5] Assembly of AKs, initially from imported Soviet parts, began at the Arsenal AD state arsenal in Kazanlak. [5]

  3. AK-74 - Wikipedia

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    The AK-74 (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года, tr. Avtomat Kalashnikova obraztsa 1974 goda, lit. 'Kalashnikov assault rifle model 1974') is an assault rifle designed by small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1974 as a successor to the AKM.

  4. Parts kit - Wikipedia

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    A parts kit is a collection of weapon (notably firearm) parts that, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), "is designed to or may be readily be assembled, completed, converted, or restored to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive."

  5. Kalashnikov rifle - Wikipedia

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    The Kalashnikov assault rifle 1974 model by Izhmash, Russia (AK-74) The logo that is currently being used by Kalashnikov Concern to represent its series of AK-branded rifles. Kalashnikov rifles (Russian: Автоматы Калашникова ), also known as the AK platform , AK rifles or simply the AK , are a family of assault rifles based ...

  6. RPK - Wikipedia

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    The RPK-74 feeds from a 45-round steel or polymer box magazine, interchangeable with magazines from the AK-74, [8] and is designed to be charged from stripper clips. Drum magazines similar to those used on the previous RPK models were tested during its development phase, but were discontinued in favor of the 45-round box magazine.

  7. 5.45×39mm - Wikipedia

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    The 5.45×39mm cartridge is a rimless bottlenecked intermediate cartridge.It was introduced into service in 1974 by the Soviet Union for use with the new AK-74.The 5.45×39mm gradually supplemented and then largely replaced the 7.62×39mm cartridge in Soviet and Warsaw Pact service as the primary military service rifle cartridge.

  8. List of modern equipment of the Bulgarian Armed Forces

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    AK-47 Bulgaria: Assault rifle: 7.62×39mm: Standard issue infantry rifle of the Armed Forces. Produced locally and modernized by Arsenal AD. Currently undergoing a modernization which is expected to be completed by 2025. The modernized rifles are designated as ''AK-47PT1''. [7] [8] AR-M1 Bulgaria: Assault rifle: 7.62×39mm

  9. Defense industry of Bulgaria - Wikipedia

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    The basic AR-M1 is chambered in 5.56x45mm, has a 600 rpm rate of fire, 900 m/s muzzle velocity, nearly 600 g lighter than the original AK-74 (loaded weight), somewhat more durable, a rail for an optical or reflex sights. AKS-74u assault rifle; Arsenal Shipka submachine gun; LMG light machine gun; MG-M1 general purpose machine gun; Arcus 98DA pistol