| Accession Number | REL22176 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal; Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: Peacekeeping & Recent Conflicts Gallery: PK/RC room: Somalia |
| Place made | Hungary |
| Date made | c. 1970's-1980's |
| Conflict |
Somalia, 1992-1995 |
AKM 63 Assault Rifle : Somalia
Description
Hungarian adaptation of the Kalashnikov AKM assault rifle with a light grey polypropylene butt stock, a synthetic pistol grip and stamped steel foregrip. A second pistol grip is fitted to the steel fore stock. Receiver cover is plain un-corrugated. Gas vent holes on gas tube are not present. The weapon has a corrugated 30 round steel magazine. Rear sling attachment is on butt stock. Fore sling attachment point is on the fore stock band.
History / Summary
The Kalashnikov assault rifle design was manufactured in numerous Soviet bloc countries. This Hungarian example shows a number of mall design changes, made to increase operability and decrease weight. The weapon was captured in Somalia.