This one was as close as i could find to being complete. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. In a new book, author larry kahaner traces the weapons role in modern culture. The official story is that it was invented by mikhail kalashnikov, an extanker sergeant and tinkerer. Ak47 grim reaper revised and expanded second edition.
The soviets prestigiously named the rifle ak47 471947, the year of acceptance after kalashnikov in lieu of a patent grant, something that embitters mr. Bartocci this is a very large and thorough book on the history of the ak47 and all its facets. 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. Item out of stock, click notify me to be emailed when product available. Kalashnikov is the name of the rifles designer, senior sergeant mikhail timofeevich kalashnikov he eventu. If you do not read them and get banned then its not anyones fault but your own. This book takes a look at the complete history of the. Ak 47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico goodreads. Most importantly, the book assesses the impact of the ak47 on the battlefield and. Ak 47, the grim reaper more photos, more information, more book.
In 1956, production of the type 56, the first chinese version of the ak47, began in factory 626, in beian. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ak47 the grim reaper second edition by frank iannamico chipotle publishing 631 n. Like many designs, the first kalashnikov rifle had initial troubles, but was soon overcome with two design revisions. At the time of stalins funeral, a single arms plant in the urals was making. The arms and the man, by edward clinton ezell the small arms survey has produced a series of weapons identification sheets and a. The virus begins to go on a mad killing spree by wiping out people at their computer screens. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico 9780982391808. Snows book, the ultimate shooting skills manual, which is available here. 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. 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. 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. 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. This book is the absolute best book on the ak 47 rifle.
It covers all the production ak variants from about a dozen countries, which. Ak 47 the grim reaper abebooks shop for books, art. Covered in detailed text and photographs are the many military ak rifle variants from around the world. I own the 1st edition of the book and decided to get the 2nd edition as well. 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. It lists just about every variant of ak 47 ak74, aks, and other derivatives out there. Thus, eventually becoming a threat to every person linked up to the telecon system. The ak47 assault rifle was the basic infantry weapon for both the north vietnamese army and the viet cong during the vietnam war. 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. It deals with a computer virus that is hidden inside of the telecon corporations systems. 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. Frank iannamicos recently published ak47 the grim reaper is an excellent resource for ak collectors and enthusiasts. The most comprehensive ak book to date, this wellresearched work covers. The author structures his book in a series of snap shots into conflicts and individual lives that have been touched by the ak47.
His new book, the gun, traces the migration of the ak47 across the world, detailing the consequences of its spread. 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. Best currently published ak47 book this is a very comprehensive encyclopedia of the ak4774 and their various sniper and other variants. Includes an indepth study of the many variations of the civilian semiautomaticonly ak style rifles that have become very popular in the united states.
Explore through and see which you might want to buy first, or next. The book covers everything you can think of that is used on the ak. 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. There are 1,086 pages of information and a large number of high quality detailed photographs of. The name ak47 is derived from the russian words avtomat kalashnikova, in honor of its automatic firing capabilities and its principal designer, mikhail kalashnikov. 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. We offer some links to books for sale where we can.
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. There have been many books published about the kalashnikov assault rifles, but. His life seems doomed until he meets a mysterious runaway slave, tall john. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico, hardcover. What should someone look for in an optic for an ak. 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.
Ak47 offers a complete, close up, and vividly illustrated account of this incredible weapon, and its history and development. Kalashnikov, maker of ak47, looks to rebrand the new. Sections of this article have been excerpted from the authors book ak47. The title of this book is ak 47 and it was written by frank iannamico. Reaper is a novel by american writer ben mezrich, published in 1998. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world. The grim reaper it would be safe to say that the ak47 rifle and its many. If you would like us to email you when it is back in stock. The story of the peoples gun, michael hodges is an expert on this particular weapon, and we got. Civilization has illuminated the night, and we dont know what a dark night really looks like. 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. Tom clancys ghost recon wildlands boasts a huge arsenal with dozens of different guns to find and unlocked, each offering plenty of customization options. He lives in an era when electricity is still a dream, and when the sun goes down the sky is as. Identifying ak magazines 47 and 74 guns guns and more guns.
I might add that this book is a whopping 868 pages long and heavily illustrated. Page 4 further reading markings on ak type rifles, by n. 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. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust. Covered are ak type rifles and production from over 19 countries with detailed photographs of features, markings and detailed text descriptions. The official russian designation for the rifle is just ak. What kind of optic should you buy if you like to shoot long distancessay.
It includes the techniques of maintaining and firing the rifle, and a countrybycountry account of the variants and copies produced. The grim reaper is a hefty 1100page tome which tackles the ambition goal of being a single reference for all things kalashnikov. The basics, you have 3 basic types of ak 47 magazines metal. The ak47 rifle ak47 survival ebooks info center survival. The wooden and steel parts i need to build my untraceable ak47 fit within a slender, 15by12inch cardboard box. 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. 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. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico and a great. Ares research note 6 an introduction to basic ak type. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. Frank iannamico is the author of ak 47 the grim reaper 4. Ak47 the grim reaper iannamico, frank 9780982391853 hpb. Ak47 the grim reaper by frank iannamico hardcover, 868 pages, published 2009. If you are a gun enthusiast or just have an interest in the ak rifles this book is a must have.
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