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Did Mikhail Kalashnikov die today ?
While watching the services from Ft. Hood on Fox i caught the end of a "scroll" at the bottom of the screen, they were talking about the AK47, did the usual bio. that we all know. Anyway I'm looking for the WHY in the story, as it was pretty complete, numbers made, 1947, etc, etc. the scroll ended with out anything more to explain why it was there. This leads me to think the obvious, I know the Old Sergeant is (or was) still kicking, and im guessing should be close to 90 at least. Does anyone have an update, I looked all night for a follow up, and didnt find one. a man has to hold his word, hold his beliefs, and hold a good sight picture. |
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Kalishnikov was awarded a medal today in Russia for his rifle design.if is the first time the country has ever honored him for his work.
greg az
Couldn't figure out why all the stuff on the 47, unless the old boy had passed away.. Missed that part obviously. I know hes up there in years.
So he got a medal. Wow, designs the most produced battle rifles of all times, and guessing didn't make a bunch of bucks on it as this was durring the old Soviet days. Probabley got a two bedroom apartment, and one of those ugly box cars they only have in Russia.
runawaygun762
He was named Hero of Socialist Labor twice, in 1959 and 1976. There are others, but I don't know if the others are for his weapons.