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Posted on October 07 2019

Syndicate: (noun) [/ˈsindikət/]

- A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest.

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Chinese Type-56 AK History

The Chinese Type-56 AK pattern of rifles began developing in 1956. The manufacturing of the Type-56 is believed to have started in the State Factory 66, with the very first rifles being produced using soviet tooling and Soviet AK Parts.

Best AK Books for the Kalashnikov Fan!

Looking for some great additional reading and wonderful AK resources? Well, look no further. Not listed in any particular order, but curated all in one place just for you, we have compiled this great list of popular reads!

East German AK History

Germany is a country well known for its pedigree in firearms development, and highly regarded for their engineering ingenuity, and consistently high production quality. From World War I & II, to the present, Germany has made some of the most iconic small arms in the world, including the STG 44 which is thought by many to have influenced the Kalashnikov design.