Russian AK Factories Merge as KALASHNIKOV CONCERN:

Two Russian manufacturers Izhmash and Izhevsk have merged and are now known as KALASHNIKOV  CONCERN. The large combine makes automobiles, motorcycles, firearms, etc.

The merger was completed August 13, 2013. - readers will be most familiar with the Kalashnikov(AK47) and the Saiga, and Baikal brands of firearms - but there are also the Mosin-Nagant, Makarov, SKS, Vityaz, Tokarev, Margolin or Vostok MUM pistols, and other brand names involved.

- Business has not been good since the Soviet grouping of nations ended and the major armament makers have been financially embarrassed and were taken under direct government control. - Kalashnikov Concern are looking for continued and increased sales to USA to provide a sound economic sales-base.

Boker are selling the Kalashnikov 101 Series Knives.

Although there have been for some years Kalashnikov watches, Kalashnikov pocket knives and Kalashnikov Vodka (a shot from this won't kill you !) - there has not - strangely enough - been a Kalashnikov Brand rifle - commercially, officially. - There may well be soon - maybe Saigas will start to be stamped Kalashnikov.

 A Man of Principle - Cheers, sorry you're no longer with us.

10 November 1919 - 23 December 2013.

Mikhail Kalashnikov.

 

Marty K