The original AK-47 Type 1 features a stamped sheet metal receiver, a design quickly abandoned due to manufacturing challenges. Only approximately 75,000 were produced before switching to the milled Type 2 receiver. Authentic Type 1 semi-auto examples are extraordinarily rare. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1948, Russia Weight: 8.5 oz Overall length: 34.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Collector