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East German AKM Automatic Rifle

East German AKM Automatic Rifle

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Currently not on view
Object Name
Assault Rifle
rifle, automatic
Other Terms
Assault Rifle; Firearms; 7.62 X 39Mm
maker
unknown
Physical Description
metal, steel (overall material)
wood (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 69.5 cm; x 27 3/8 in
barrel length: 42.2 cm; x 16 5/8 in
overall, rifle: 35 1/8 in x 2 3/4 in; 89.2175 cm x 6.985 cm
ID Number
1990.0512.11
catalog number
1990.0512.11
accession number
1990.0512
serial number
76EG
Credit Line
United States Department of Defense. Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs. International Security Affairs
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Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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