Where To Start

New to the AK47? Start here.Four steps through the history of the rifle.

1Follow the Timeline

Start with how Mikhail Kalashnikov’s rifle came to be and how it spread.

AK47 Timeline

2Learn the Variants

Each country built its own version. Learn the differences that collectors look for.

Variants by Country

3Read the Factory Marks

Factory marks tell you where and when a rifle or part was made.

AK47 Factories

4Start a Collection