This book examines the legacy of this worldchanging weapon, from its creation as means of fighting the nazis to its ubiquity today in every kind of conflict, from civil wars in africa to gang wars in l. The kalashnikov ak 47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more ak 47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. The virus begins to go on a mad killing spree by wiping out people at their computer screens. Best currently published ak47 book this is a very comprehensive encyclopedia of the ak4774 and their various sniper and other variants. The ak47 rifle ak47 survival ebooks info center survival. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico goodreads. No single weapon has spread so much raw power to so many people in so little timeand had such a devastating effectas the ak47 assault rifle. Civilization has illuminated the night, and we dont know what a dark night really looks like. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. Over 150 pages and more than 100 illustrations most of which have never been previously released, covering all aspects of this famous soviet bloc arm. This book takes a look at the complete history of the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It deals with a computer virus that is hidden inside of the telecon corporations systems. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world.
By kruger identifying all magazines, for all ak variants, would be of such a large magnitude that it would be almost impossible to do but i am going to run down the basics and hopefully give you a great place to start. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico hardcover, 868 pages, published 2009. What should someone look for in an optic for an ak. Includes an indepth study of the many variations of the civilian semiautomaticonly ak style rifles that have become very popular in the united states. Most importantly, the book assesses the impact of the ak47 on the battlefield and. Ak 47 the grim reaper abebooks shop for books, art. If you do not read them and get banned then its not anyones fault but your own. It is by far the best book out on the ak and far more accurate than most gun books mentioning the ak and even books specifically on the ak. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak47 rifle and its many. In a new book, author larry kahaner traces the weapons role in modern culture. The name ak47 is derived from the russian words avtomat kalashnikova, in honor of its automatic firing capabilities and its principal designer, mikhail kalashnikov. There have been many books published about the kalashnikov assault rifles, but.
The story of the peoples gun, michael hodges is an expert on this particular weapon, and we got. Tom clancys ghost recon wildlands boasts a huge arsenal with dozens of different guns to find and unlocked, each offering plenty of customization options. The basics, you have 3 basic types of ak 47 magazines metal. I think the key attribute to look for an optic for an ak would be durability or an optic design to work without electronics or batteries. We offer some links to books for sale where we can. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico 9780982391808. There are 1,086 pages of information and a large number of high quality detailed photographs of. The kalashnikov ak47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more ak47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. The wooden and steel parts i need to build my untraceable ak47 fit within a slender, 15by12inch cardboard box.
The ak47, one of the worlds first operational assault rifles and probably the most durable and enduring smallarms weapons ever made, goes into production in the soviet union. Created by senior sergeant mikhail kalashnikov, and first adopted by the ussr soon after world war ii, its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust. If you would like us to email you when it is back in stock. Identifying ak magazines 47 and 74 guns guns and more guns. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ak47 grim reaper revised and expanded second edition. I was at the ogca show this weekend and picked up the brand new book ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, and this is the granddaddy of all current ak book at 868 pages of everything you wanted to know about the ak4774 and then some. What kind of optic should you buy if you like to shoot long distancessay. Item out of stock, click notify me to be emailed when product available. The most definitive study on kalashnikov pattern rifles to date boasts over 1,100 printed pages covering the ak rifle, as well as its variants manufactured in over 19 countries. From the industrial and military heart of the soviet union to the jungles of vietnam, the back streets of gaza and the arid plains of southern sudan all the way to modern day iraq and afghanistan and finally the. Page 4 further reading markings on ak type rifles, by n. Thus, eventually becoming a threat to every person linked up to the telecon system.
Ares research note 6 an introduction to basic ak type. Ak47 offers a complete, close up, and vividly illustrated account of this incredible weapon, and its history and development. Reaper is a novel by american writer ben mezrich, published in 1998. Covered in detailed text and photographs are the many military ak rifle variants from around the world. As an avid gun nut and ak collector, i was looking for a complete book to search for ideas for new rifles to add to my collection. The ak47 assault rifle was the basic infantry weapon for both the north vietnamese army and the viet cong during the vietnam war. The arms and the man, by edward clinton ezell the small arms survey has produced a series of weapons identification sheets and a. This book is the absolute best book on the ak 47 rifle. If you are a gun enthusiast or just have an interest in the ak rifles this book is a must have. The book covers everything you can think of that is used on the ak.
The soviets prestigiously named the rifle ak47 471947, the year of acceptance after kalashnikov in lieu of a patent grant, something that embitters mr. In 1956, production of the type 56, the first chinese version of the ak47, began in factory 626, in beian. The author structures his book in a series of snap shots into conflicts and individual lives that have been touched by the ak47. Ak 47, the grim reaper more photos, more information, more book. Snows book, the ultimate shooting skills manual, which is available here. Bartocci this is a very large and thorough book on the history of the ak47 and all its facets. The official story is that it was invented by mikhail kalashnikov, an extanker sergeant and tinkerer. At the time of stalins funeral, a single arms plant in the urals was making. Created by senior sergeant mikhail kalashnikov, and first adopted by the ussr soon after world war ii 19391945, its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced. Though of russian design, most of the weapons used in that conflict were built in the peoples republic of china the rifle was designed by mikhail timofeyevich kalashnikov, a russian soldier who had only the equivalent of a high school education.
This one was as close as i could find to being complete. It covers all the production ak variants from about a dozen countries, which. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great. I own the 1st edition of the book and decided to get the 2nd edition as well. Covered are ak type rifles and production from over 19 countries with detailed photographs of features, markings and detailed text descriptions. The most comprehensive ak book to date, this wellresearched work covers. His life seems doomed until he meets a mysterious runaway slave, tall john. The title of this book is ak 47 and it was written by frank iannamico.
Explore through and see which you might want to buy first, or next. Created in the soviet union at the start of the cold war, the automatic kalashnikov rifle, or ak47, as it was first called, was a breakthrough weapon a cheap, simple, and reliable device that. It lists just about every variant of ak 47 ak74, aks, and other derivatives out there. Ak47 the grim reaper second edition by frank iannamico chipotle publishing 631 n. Frank iannamicos recently published ak47 the grim reaper is an excellent resource for ak collectors and enthusiasts. He lives in an era when electricity is still a dream, and when the sun goes down the sky is as. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, hardcover. The official russian designation for the rifle is just ak. His new book, the gun, traces the migration of the ak47 across the world, detailing the consequences of its spread. Kalashnikov, maker of ak47, looks to rebrand in gorky park in moscow on the victory day holiday, kalashnikov showed off the companys weapons and its. Frank iannamico is the author of ak 47 the grim reaper 4. The grim reaper is a hefty 1100page tome which tackles the ambition goal of being a single reference for all things kalashnikov.
I might add that this book is a whopping 868 pages long and heavily illustrated. It includes the techniques of maintaining and firing the rifle, and a countrybycountry account of the variants and copies produced. Sections of this article have been excerpted from the authors book ak47. Kalashnikov, maker of ak47, looks to rebrand the new. Kalashnikov is the name of the rifles designer, senior sergeant mikhail timofeevich kalashnikov he eventu. Like many designs, the first kalashnikov rifle had initial troubles, but was soon overcome with two design revisions.
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