East German licensed AKM produced at the Ernst Thälmann Works in Suhl, manufactured to extremely tight tolerances. East German AKs are prized by collectors for their build quality, which exceeded Soviet factory standards. Type: Rifle Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1959, East Germany Weight: 104 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Law Enforcement