The AK-47 Type 3 is the milled-receiver production variant that dominated Soviet AK production from 1954 to 1959. The milled receiver provides exceptional durability and became the basis for numerous licensed copies across the Eastern Bloc. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1954, Russia Weight: 9.5 oz Overall length: 34.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Collector, Range