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AKM

The AKM is an assault rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1959. It was developed as the successor to the AK-47 adopted by the USSR a decade prior. Introduced into service with the Soviet Army in 1959, the AKM was... Wikipedia
Designed: 1950s
Caliber: 7.62×39mm Soviet intermediate
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Effective firing range: 350 m (383 yd)
In service: 1959–1974
Length: : AKM, AKML: 880 mm (34.6 in); AKMS, AKMSN: 920 mm (36.2 in) stock extended / 655 mm (25.8 in) stock folded;
Manufacturer: Izhmash; Tula Arms Plant