Used Century Arms BFT47 Essential AK47 Semi-Automatic Rifle 7.62x39mm 16" Barrel (1)-30Rd Magazine Adjustable Sights Walnut Stock And Handguard Matte Black Finish Blemish (Damaged Box)
Manufacturer Century Arms
Model BFT47
Model Essential
Action Semi-automatic
Type AK
Caliber 7.62X39
Barrel Length 16"
Color Black
Grips Polymer
Accessories 1 Magazine
Capacity 30 Rounds
Sights Adjustable Sights
Subcategory AK Style Rifles
Finish Matte
Stock Walnut
Caliber Dictionary
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The 7.62X39mm (7.62mm Russian) was adopted by the Soviet Union in 1943, first in the SKS semiautomatic, and then in the famous AK-47 selective fire assault rifle. The concept was based on Russian experience with the 7.92X33mm Kurz in the German MKB42, the world's first assault rifle. The 7.62X39mm has more case capacity, thus higher velocity and somewhat more range than the German cartridge, but the concept remains: A short to medium-range cartridge that offers a high volume of fire as, literally, troops closed in the assault. Although officially replaced by the 5.45X39mm in the AK-74, the 7.62X39mm and its AK-47 remain in use the world over, very possibly the most prolific military rifle and cartridge ever made. The 7.62X39mm has been adapted to the AR platform, and also chambered in various civilian platforms. Firing a 123-grain bullet at 2365 fps, the 7.62X39 is low in recoil and is an excellent deer cartridge at short to medium range. — Craig Boddington