Finnish Valmet M71 — 5.56mm AK-pattern rifle for the Finnish market and export. Built to Valmet quality standards (far exceeding Soviet production); excellent cold-weather reliability. The M71 introduced 5.56mm to the Finnish military evaluation and influenced the Galil design. Type: Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1971, Finland Weight: 104 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military