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Hungarian-made Kalashnikov AKM 7.62 mm assault rifle, 1965

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Hungarian-made Kalashnikov AKM 7.62 mm assault rifle, 1965

This is one of the most successful assault rifles ever invented. Tens of millions have been made. It is cheap, sturdy and reliable in harsh conditions.

It was used by the Iraqi Army in the Gulf War (1990-1991), and captured by the British forces sent to liberate Kuwait.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1992-06-159-1

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Study Collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1992-06-159-1