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Izhmash RPK-74 5.45x39mm 23.2-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Squad light machine gun in 5.45x39mm derived from AK-74.

Type: Light Machine Gun

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.45x39mm

Capacity: 45

Year introduced: 1974, Russia

Weight: 159 oz

Overall length: 41.3"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military / Support