Indian INSAS

The INSAS.India’s own rifle on Kalashnikov lines.

1The Indian Kalashnikov

India adopted the INSAS rifle in the late 1990s after development in the 1980s. It borrows heavily from the Kalashnikov operating system, with a side mounted charging handle, a three round burst setting and translucent plastic magazines.

India also developed the Kalantak carbine. Indian rifles were not exported to the United States.

2Military Model List

Models listed on the 2014 AK-47.us Kalashnikovs by Country page.

3Bayonets, Kits and Buying

Bayonets

In the archive: INSAS India.

AK47 Bayonets

Buying One

Prices, importers, laws and what to look for before you buy.

AK47 Buyers Guide

Historic photos from the AK-47.us archive

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