The Kalashnikov AK74. The  (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года or “Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974”) is an assault rifle developed in the early 1970s by Russian weapons designer, Mikhail Kalashnikov, to replace the earlier AKM (itself a refined version of the AK-47).

The rifle first saw service with Soviet forces in the 1979 Afghanistan Conflict The head of the Afghan bureau of Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence, claimed that the CIA paid $5,000 for the first AK-74 captured by the Mujahideen during the Soviet-Afghan war.

Today, the rifle is used by most countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc, together with armies in the developing third-world. The AK-47/AK-74 has been produced in quantities in the many 10’s of millions, and it is said that more AK’s have been produced than all other models of assault rifles combined.

“The semi-automatic rifles will have the same dimensions as the originals, with a wooden body and weigh–in at a beefy 7lbs plus. Powered by a single 12 gram CO₂ capsule which returns 40+ shots at 400-450fps, the rifles have sights that are adjustable for both windage and elevation. The magazine holds 18 Steel 4.5mm BB’s. These unique rifles are a great tribute to our ‘Brothers in Arms”.

You MUST be 18 or over to purchase this item.

Air Weapon delivery information:

Due to Government legislation we can not deliver these direct to you. You can either collect from us at the address below, we can transfer it to a local Registered Firearms Dealer for local collection (the dealer will charge an admin fee of £20-£30 upon collection) 

Please click here for our air weapon delivery page for more infomation.

Please note you must be able to provide at least 2 forms of I.D for any air weapon transaction in store or delivery.



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Crawley
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