Introduction: what to call them? Conventions. Chapter 1 Kalashnikov's Rifle - A World Standard: The AK -47, the First Generation. AK-47, Type 1 Receiver. AK-47, Type 2 Receiver. AK-47, Type 3 Receiver. The AKM, Type 4 Receiver (Modernized). The AK-74, the Second Generation. AK -74M. AKS-74 U. Century Series for Export. The AK-74 Today. Chapter 2 Part-by-Part Description: Barrel Assembly. Barrel. Muzzle. Front Sight Base Assembly. AKS-74U Front Sight/Gas Block. Gas Block. Gas Tube. Lower Handguard Retainer. Rear Sight Assembly. Compensators and Flash Hiders. Receiver: Receiver, AK-47 Type 1. Receiver, AK-47 Type 2. Receiver, AK-47 Type 3. AKM Receiver. Insert. Locking Recesses. Bolt Carrier Guides. Bolt Guides. Ejector. Magazine Well. Selector Stop. Automatic Sear Pin Position. Safety and Selector Lever. Back Plate. Trigger Assembly. Trigger/Semiautomatic Sear/ Disconnector /Hammer Assembly, Type 1, AK Mechanism. Automatic Sear Assembly, Type 1, AK Mechanism. Trigger/ Automatic Sear/ Disconnector Assembly, Type 2, AKM Mechanism. Trigger/Semiautomatic Sear/ Disconnector /Hammer Assembly, Type 2, AKM Mechanism. Trigger Guard and Magazine. Release Assembly. Bolt Assembly. Bolt Carrier/Piston. Bolt. Firing Pin. Firing Pin Retaining Pin. Extractor. Extractor Spring. Extractor Pin. Recoil Spring and Guide. Furniture: Pistol Grips. Buttstocks. Fixed Buttstocks. Folding Buttstocks. Forends. Handguards. Butt Plates. Non-Russian Furniture Designs. Magazines. Magazine Types. Magazine Couplers. Serial Numbering. Chapter 3 The AK-47-A World Standard: Kalashnikov Rifles, the Manufacturing Nations – Bulgaria; The People' s Republic of China; German Democratic Republic; Arab Republic of Egypt; Hungary; Iraq; Korea, Democratic People' s Republic of; Poland; Romania; United States of America; Yugoslavia. Chapter 4 Kalashnikov-Pattern Rifles – Belgium; Czechoslovakia; Finland; India; Indonesia; Israel; Republic of South Africa; Republic of Korea (South Korea); Singapore; Sweden; Switzerland. Chapter 5 The AK -74 and its variations – Bulgaria; Croatia; German Democratic Republic; Israel; The People's Republic of China; Poland; Romania; Yugoslavia. Chapter 6 Accessories for the Kalashnikov Rifle: Cleaning Rods. Cleaning Kits: Cleaning Case; Combination Tools; Jags; Brushes. Oil Bottles. Cartridge Clips. Adaptor. Slings. Bayonets: Bayonets- Type 1; Bayonets-Type 2; Bayonets- Type 3; Bayonets-Type 4; Bayonets- Type 5. Scabbards: Scabbards- Type 1; Scabbards- Type 2; Scabbards-Type 3; Scabbards-Type 4; Scabbards- Type 5. Ammunition Carriers: Grad-2 Tactical Assault Vest; Grad-1 Tactical Assault Vest; M-23 Tactical Assault Vest. Ammunition Pouches. Ammunition Bandoliers. Ammunition Boxes. Commercial Telescopic Sights: Zeroing the Telescopic Sight; Developing a Range Chart for the Telescopic Sight; Using the Windage Scale; Using the Rangefinder. Chapter 7 The AN-94 Abakan: The Future of Russian Small Arms: Development and Testing. Fire Modes. Sights, Controls, and Furniture. Chapter 8 Ammunition for the Kalashnikov Rifles: 5.45 x 39 mm M1974 Cartridge. Ammunition Packing Considerations. Chapter 9 The Soviet SVD and other Sniper Rifles: SVD Particulars; PSO-l Telescopic Sight; The Improved SVDS; Variations of the SVD Sniper Rifle; Romanian 7.62 x 54R mm; FPK Sniper Rifle; Yugoslav M76 and M77 Sniper Rifles; SV-99 .22-Caliber Sniper Rifle. Appendix A Exploded View 7.62 AKM. Appendix B Serial Numbers and Markings: Serial Number; Fire Selector Abbreviations; Serial Number and Other Marking on Parts; Miscellaneous Markings. Appendix C Assembly/Disassembly: Fieldstripping; Detail Stripping; Dismantling the Magazine; Assembly; Folding Metal Stock. Appendix D Cleaning and Maintaining the Kalashnikov Rifle. Appendix E Shooting the Kalashnikov Rifle: Shooting rules of safety; Inspecting the Rifle; Loading the Magazine; Setting the Sights; Inserting the Magazine in the Rifle; On the Line; Unloading the Rifle; Adjusting the Kalashnikov Rifle Sights; Adjusting the Trigger Pull; Firing the AKM Rifle. Appendix F Troubleshooting the Kalashnikov Rifle. Appendix G The Kalashnikov Rifle in Wars Since 1945. Appendix H The Federal Government and the Assault Weapon. Appendix I Accessories and Parts for the Kalashnikov Rifle. Appendix J Bibliography. About the author. About the editor.