Mikhail Kalashnikov has passed away...

George Anderson · 12-23-2013, 03:14 PM

Was he the father of the STG44 or the guy who copied it?

sheepherder · 12-23-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

Was he the father of the STG44 or the guy who copied it?

He was the father of the AK-47, which he says he was 'inspired by' the STG-44...

GySgt1811 · 12-23-2013, 06:51 PM

From one Tanker to another; Rest in Peace, Mikhail. You were a hero to your country in a time of need.

Gunny John

12-23-2013, 06:51 PM	#3
GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	Rip From one Tanker to another; Rest in Peace, Mikhail. You were a hero to your country in a time of need. Gunny John

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