Izhevsk-produced original AK-47 with milled receiver, the first production variant of Mikhail Kalashnikov's design. The Type 1 milled receiver was later replaced by the stamped AKM receiver for cost and weight reduction. Type: Rifle Action: Selective Fire Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1947, Russia Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 34.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Assault Rifle, Infantry Combat