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73-704: The Saiga-12 is manufactured by the Kalashnikov Concern (the merger of Izhmash and Izhevsk ), in Russia. Kalashnikov Concern also manufactures Saiga 20s ( 20-gauge ) and Saiga 410s ( .410 bore ), as well as the Saiga semi-automatic hunting rifles chambered in various centerfire rifle calibers. Russian armed forces use a combat shotgun variant called the KSK (Karabin Spetsialniy Kalahnikov, "Kalashnikov Special Carbine"), with

146-690: A "smoothbore-gun license" (which is relatively easy to obtain, compared to a "rifle license" that requires a five-year period of owning a smoothbore gun and a hunting permit). In response to the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation , U.S. President Barack Obama issued Executive Order 13662 on July 16, 2014 blocking the importation of all Russia-produced firearms. Kalashnikov Concern JSC Kalashnikov Concern (Russian: Конце́рн Кала́шников , romanized : Kontsérn Kaláshnikov , IPA: [kɐnˈt͡sɛrn kɐˈɫaʂnʲɪkəf] ; Udmurt : Сюлмаськон Калашников ), known until 2013 as

219-583: A 40% record yearly increase in weapons production for domestic needs and for export and also completed one licensed production agreement. The Concern reported in May 2023 that it had achieved a 10-year record in weapons deliveries during the first quarter of the year and that it has established a drone production unit. It was reported in late August 2023 that the production of 9K121 Vikhr , Strela and Kitolov missiles rose almost 1.5 fold. The company said in January 2024 that

292-649: A decline in demand and competition with overseas firearm manufacturers. As a result, Izhmash created the Saiga semi-automatic rifle , and started producing the Tigr , a civilian version of the SVD which was created back in the 1970s, in batches. Izhmash also expanded to the Western market, which was extremely successful, especially with the Saiga. Izhmash also created two new sniper rifles, the SV-98 and

365-436: A great variety of accessories and attachments are now available and the rails are no longer confined to the rear upper surface ( receiver ) of long arms but are either fitted to or machine milled into the upper, side or lower surfaces of all manner of weapons from crossbows to pistols and long arms up to and including anti-materiel rifles . Because of their many uses, 1913 rails and accessories have replaced iron sights in

438-529: A gun designer. In 1947, Kalashnikov created his assault rifle , the 7.62×39mm AK-47 . The AK-47 became the standard rifle of the Soviet Army in the same year, and later grew popular around the world. The AK-47 gave the plant fame and newer potential in the arms industry . The plant also created newer hunting weapons based out of the Mosin–Nagant rifle as well as sporting weapons. These sporting weapons helped

511-476: A leading global small arms manufacturer. Izhmash was later reestablished through assets consolidation by 2012. As a result, there was a threefold increase in profits and a 10% cut in costs. In 2011, Izhmash increased the utilization rate of modern multipurpose equipment from 20% to 70%. The effect from the efforts to enhance production performance amounts to ₽ 100 million. On 13 August 2013, Izhmash and Izhmekh (formerly Izhevsk Mechanical Plant) merged , with

584-540: A long-term master plan for further comprehensive development of the arsenal. Due to the proximity of the ironworks, the armory was supposed to be built on the bank of the Izh River , which immediately solved the problem of raw material supply. Deryabin employed Russian and Udmurtian agricultural workers living in the city. At that time, agricultural workers had to settle in the arsenal and work there. Neighboring settlements were exempt from this rule, but they had to provide

657-446: A multi-level management system, high overheads and doubled up functions. The combined liability of Izhmash in early 2011 was ₽ 19 billion. The use of the existing modern equipment hardly exceeded 20%. As a result, Rostec took control of Izhmash and started restructuring and consolidating the company in 2011. According to Rostec, one of the objectives was to retain its research, industrial and human resources and turn Izhmash into

730-572: A patent for the rail in 1995. Swan has visited civil court against Colt and Troy industries regarding patent infringement. The courts found that Troy had developed rifles with rail mounting systems nearly identical to the MIL-STD-1913 rail. A metric -upgraded version of the 1913 rail, the STANAG 4694 NATO Accessory Rail , was designed in conjunction with weapon manufacturers like Aimpoint , Beretta , Colt , FN Herstal and Heckler & Koch , and

803-585: A rapid pace for the Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars , mainly in the French invasion of Russia , even though construction of the armory had not been finished yet. During the first four years, the factory produced 2,000 long guns. In 1814, the output grew up to 10,000 guns and almost 2,500 backswords. By 1830, the armory achieved the desired annual output of 25,000 long guns and 5,000 backswords. Starting in

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876-498: A rear pistol grip and 6 position stock. Various modifications were made to the trigger group, bolt, and bolt carrier that allowed loaded magazine insertion without locking the bolt back. The IZ109T also featured a fully parkerized military finish. The Saiga shotgun is also available in 20-gauge and .410 calibers known as the Saiga-20 and Saiga-410, respectively. In Russia, this shotgun can be relatively simply obtained, requiring only

949-483: A wide range of civilian and military weapons including assault rifles , sniper rifles , designated marksman rifles , machine guns , squad automatic weapons , hunting rifles , shotguns , guided artillery projectiles, and a wide range of other precision weapons including remote controlled weapon stations , unmanned vehicles and military robots . The Kalashnikov Concern produces about 95% of all small arms in Russia and supplies to more than 27 countries around

1022-642: Is an American rail integration system designed by Richard Swan that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories. It forms part of the NATO standard STANAG 2324 rail . It was originally used for mounting of scopes atop the receivers of larger caliber rifles . Once established as United States Military Standard , its use expanded to also attaching other accessories, such as: iron sights , tactical lights , laser aiming modules , night vision devices , reflex sights , holographic sights , foregrips , bipods , slings and bayonets . An updated version of

1095-604: Is at times called the 'Picatinny Rail', in reference to the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey . Picatinny Arsenal works as a contracting office for small arms design (they contracted engineers to work on the M4 ). Picatinny Arsenal requested Swan's help in developing the rail, but did not draft blueprints or request paperwork for a patent. That credit goes to ARMS Inc's Richard Swanson, who conducted Research and Development and achieved

1168-527: Is developing new business lines that include remote weapon stations, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, and multi-functional special-purpose boats. On 10 June 1807 by the decree of the Emperor of All Russias Alexander I a firearms factory was established in the city of Izhevsk , the construction and operation of which was headed by the chief mining engineer of the city ironworks Andrey Deryabin. Architects, Semyon Yemelyanovich Dudin and Andrey Deryabin developed

1241-656: Is manufactured in several different configurations ranging from more traditional styled hunting models to military-style models utilizing AK or SVD hardware. All these versions are available for purchase by civilians in Russia after applying for a firearms permit. Civilian barrel lengths are 430 and 580 mm (17 and 23 in). The 580 mm (23 in) version is standard with a traditional rifle stock or with an AK-style separate pistol grip and folding stock (version S for "skladnaya", "folding"). The 430 mm (17 in) version ( K for "korotkaya", "short") has an AK-style pistol grip and folding stock. The civilian version of

1314-462: Is significantly altered compared to more typical Kalashnikov rifles in order to accommodate the larger 12 gauge cartridge. Prior to importation to the US, all Saiga shotguns are configured with a traditional fixed "hunting-style" rifle stock and 5 round box magazine. Factory 8 round box magazines are not imported in the US (though they are legal for importation into other countries), making them quite rare on

1387-574: The Baltic Fleet of the Imperial Russian Navy . In 1835, the armory transferred cold steel production of swords and lances to Zlatoust , focusing mainly on firearm production. In 1844, the armory started upgrading current guns into more rapid firing percussion muskets. The armory also started using the caplock mechanism for its products in 1845. During the Crimean War , Izhevsk supplied

1460-592: The Imperial Russian Army with over 6,000 of the No. 15 17.7mm muskets. In 1809, the arsenal produced rifles , muskets , carbines , and flint explosives for cavalry units. It also produced pistols and gun parts and remelted trophy weapons. During the Napoleonic Wars , especially during the French invasion of Russia , firearms were quickly produced for the Russian army, even though the arsenal had not been finished yet. In

1533-555: The Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant (Russian: Иже́вский машинострои́тельный Заво́д (ИЖМАШ) , romanized : Izhévsky mashinostroítelny Zavod (IZhMASh) ; Udmurt : Ижкар машиналэсьтонъя завод (ИЖМАШ) ), is a Russian defense manufacturing concern and joint-stock company headquartered in the city of Izhevsk in the Republic of Udmurtia as well as the capital city of Moscow. The concern designs and produces

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1606-548: The Khamovniki District in the capital city of Moscow. JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" is composed of the two largest firearm manufacturers in Izhevsk : JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" divides its firearm products into three brands. JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" has four subsidiaries : Vladimir Grodetsky, who headed Izhmash NPO since 1996 as general director left the bureau in 2011. He was later replaced by Maxim Kuzyuk , who left

1679-608: The Mosin–Nagant rifle. The IGSF also started using DC generators to produce electricity to illuminate the plant as well as to power the machines. The IGSF was the only Russian enterprise that produced firearms for all branches of the Russian military. Thanks to the IGSF, Izhevsk became a large industrial center in Russia. During the First World War , IGSF supplied the Imperial Russian Army with over 1.4 million new rifles and approximately 188,000 remelted shoulder weapons. Prior to

1752-471: The Russian Imperial Army with 130,000 rifles, with a third of them grooved. By 1857, 50 years after the creation of the armory, over 670,000 flintlock firearms, over 220,000 percussion firearms, over 58 thousand rifles , as well as a plentiful number of swords and lances were produced. In 1867, the armory was reorganized into a lease and a private commercial enterprise. At this time, the armory

1825-525: The Russian Revolution , the IGSF took leading positions of the Russian defense industry in terms of manufacturing and manpower capacity. By 1917, about 34,000 people worked at IGSF. In 1918, a design bureau was established in the IGSF. After the formation of the Soviet Union in 1922, large changes came to the IGSF. The state's first hunting gun factory was opened on the enterprise's premises in

1898-594: The Soviet Armed Forces . Since Operation Barbarossa left the Soviet Union in a very desperate position, the plant produced as many firearms as it was physically capable of, more firearms than its lifespan for 92 years prior. From 1941 to 1942, the plant set up mass production of Vasily Degtyarev 's PTRD anti-tank rifle , Sergei Simonov 's PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle, the Berezin UB aircraft machine gun armament,

1971-847: The Soviet Union 's team to win shooting competitions in European championships and the Summer Olympic Games numerous times. Kalashnikov later designed newer firearms: the AKM and the AK-74 assault rifle, the RPK light machine gun , and the PK belt-fed machine gun. These firearms helped contribute to greater firepower for the Soviet Army as well as numerous nations that had imported them. Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant gun designer Yevgeny Dragunov also help contribute to

2044-472: The caplock mechanism for its products in 1845. During the Crimean War , Izhevsk supplied the Russian Imperial Army with 130,000 rifles, with a third of them grooved. By 1857, 50 years after the creation of the armory, over 670,000 flintlock firearms, over 220,000 percussion firearms, over 58 thousand rifles , as well as a plentiful number of swords and lances were produced. When the methods of high-quality steel production were well mastered, Izhevsk became

2117-452: The 12-gauge size expressed in its metric equivalent of 18.5 mm. The Picatinny rail layout is similar to the civilian 030 version. The Saiga-12 incorporates several features absent on the Kalashnikov and its derivatives. Since shotgun shells are nearly twice as wide as 7.62×39mm cartridge, the extraction port in the side of the dust cover had to be increased in size. However, since

2190-627: The 12K for the Russian domestic market features a specially-designed safety, preventing operation with stock folded (due to Russian gun laws, it is illegal to own a firearm with a barrel length of less than 500 mm (20 in) and capable of firing while being less than 800 mm (31 in) long). "Taktika" versions with 430 and 580 mm (17 and 23 in) barrels feature various AK, SVD, or original "Legion" furniture (handguards, folding and non-folding stocks) and AK-style open sights with high post and tangent rear. Optional screw-in chokes are available. A standard AK rail for optics may be mounted on

2263-435: The 1830s, the armory started manufacturing "Gartung" short rifles, "Phalis" breech-loading rifles, and boarding guns for the Baltic Fleet of the Imperial Russian Navy . In 1835, the armory transferred cold steel production of swords and lances to Zlatoust , focusing mainly on firearm production. In 1844, the armory started upgrading current guns into more rapid firing percussion muskets. The armory also started using

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2336-639: The 37mm Shpitalny Sh-37 and Nudelman-Suranov NS-37 aircraft guns, and sniper rifles with optic sights, along with the TT pistol and the Nagant M1895 revolver . A total of 11,450,000 rifles and carbines were produced in the plant, exceeding all the combined German firearm manufacturers' outputs of 10.3 million. Besides firearms, the plant also produced over 15,000 aircraft guns and over 130,000 anti-tank weapons . On 20 July 1942, Plant No. 622 separated itself from Plant No. 74, using equipment transferred from

2409-409: The MIL-STD-1913 rail and the similar Weaver rail are the size and shapes of the slots. Whereas the earlier Weaver rail is modified from a low, wide dovetail rail and has rounded slots, the 1913 rail has a more pronounced angular section and square-bottomed slots. This means that an accessory designed for a Weaver rail will fit onto a MIL-STD-1913 rail whereas the opposite might not be possible (unless

2482-613: The PM, were based on the famous AK series, due to its reliability to endure harsh conditions, low production costs, availability in nearly every geographical region, and ease of use. As of 2018, 26% of the Concern's shares belong to Rostec , while 74% of the company belongs to private investors ( Alexey Krivoruchko and Andrei Bokarev). The Concern contains three firearm brands: "Kalashnikov" (combat and civilian weapons), "Baikal" (hunting and civilian guns), and "Izhmash" (sporting rifles). The concern

2555-528: The Russian Imperial Army, notably the "Krnk" and " Berdan " type rifles. The Berdan rifle, designed by American firearm expert and inventor Hiram Berdan , became the standard-issue rifle of the Imperial Russian Army in 1870. The Berdan rifle was the most produced firearm of the plant at the time as well, allowing Russia to approach the European industrial empires' level of armaments. In 1884,

2628-541: The SV-99, which had a more enhanced fire precision than the regular SVD, for special units of the Russian Armed Forces . Despite the success, by 2008, Izhmash was composed of numerous enterprises that were on the verge of bankruptcy. The Russian state corporation , Rostekhnologii (Russian Technologies, now Rostec), revealed the poor state Izhmash was in by 2010. Only 32 companies of Izhmash were actually operating with

2701-409: The Saiga 12 had in function. The traditional AK "rock and lock" magazine system and the difficulties associated with magazine has been replaced by a vertical insertion system that allow the magazine to be inserted with only one hand. The hinged dustcover with picatinny rail makes mounting optics simpler, and is closer to the bore axis, making sighting of optics easier. The gas-block rail system allows for

2774-463: The Saiga-12 extractor does not rotate, but instead delegates the bolt-locking function to a caliber-neutral lug directly behind the bolt-face. The Saiga-12 incorporates an adjustable two-position gas system, with "standard" and "magnum" settings for firing 2-3/4" and 3"-length shells respectively. This is because firing 3" shells with high power loads such as slugs and buckshot generates so much force that

2847-615: The Stena special vehicles begun in July 2024. On 22 July 2024, the company claimed that production of military and civilian goods has increased by 50% during the first half of the year. On 3 October 2024, the company reported that it is ramping up the production of aircraft guns because of a multiple growth of order volumes. On 22 November 2024, the company stated that it had completed the 2024 state order for small arms ahead of schedule. JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" has its headquarters in city of Izhevsk and

2920-537: The addition of combat lights and vertical fore grips. The last round bolt hold open gives the user instant feedback that the firearm is empty and allows for a quicker magazine change. In late September 2014, the IZ109T was released in the USA. This model featured a shortened barrel with a permanently attached brake. The barrel length was 18 in (460 mm) including the brake. The IZ109T also had military style features including

2993-515: The appointment of Alexei Krivoruchko, its new shareholder, as CEO of the Kalashnikov Concern, replacing Konstantin Busygin. He took up his duties on 31 January 2014. According to the interlocutor of the agency, since 2011, this is the fourth change of the general director at the enterprise. In August 2021 Vladimir Lepin was appointed Kalashnikov Concern CEO in place of Dmitry Tarasov. Although

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3066-585: The armory exceeded both the armories of Tula and Sestroretsk . Later, when the methods of high-quality steel production were well mastered, Izhevsk became the source of gun barrels and barrel receivers for Russian plants. For example, armory enterprises in Tula used annually up to 360,000 barrels from the armory at Izhevsk . In 1884, the plant was later returned to the state and became Izhevsk Gun and Steel Factories (IGSF). In 1885, IGSF started manufacturing hunting weapons and tools. In 1891, IGSF started mass-producing

3139-487: The arsenal was under construction in 1807, production of weapons immediately started: mainly long guns , pistols , and backswords . One notable long gun the arsenal made was the No. 15 17.7mm muskets, of which 6,000 of them were supplied to the Imperial Russian Army . The arsenal later manufactured rifles, muskets , carbines , and flint blunderbusses for cavalry in 1809. The venture also produced pistols and gun parts and remelted trophy weapons. Firearms were produced at

3212-400: The arsenal with carts, horses and harnesses. Deryabin also hired foreign arsenal experts to train Russian craftsmen; in 1807 the arsenal produced seven long guns , five pistols and six backswords . The first weapons developed by the armory were the No. 15 17.7mm muskets , produced in the autumn of 1807. In 1808, the musket was later mass-produced for infantry equipping. The plant supplied

3285-502: The bolt had to remain the same length to fit inside the AK-47 sized receiver, the rear section of the bolt is covered by a sliding metal flap that rides on the recoil spring. This allows the gun to be sealed against dirt when the bolt is forward, but the compression of the recoil spring during firing moves the flap rearward to clear the extracted shells. For the likely reason of simplifying production of Izhmash 's other Kalashnikov-pattern guns,

3358-495: The bureau in June 2012. Alexander Kosov was later appointed as a temporary general director of the bureau from June to December. In December 2012, Konstantin Busygin was appointed general director of Izhmash. Busygin was later responsible for transformation of Izhmash and Izhmekh into the JSC "Kalashnikov" Concern, of which he became CEO. On 30 January 2014, Rostec 's supervisory board approved

3431-551: The civilian market. Recently, a newly configured version of the Saiga 12 was introduced. Called the Saiga Taktika mod 040, it features an extended magazine well, last round bolt hold open (recently produced very rarely and replaced with manual bolt hold), hinged dust cover with Picatinny rail for mounting optics, picatinny rail gas block, and a newly designed 8 round box magazine (which is not interchangeable with other Saiga 12 models). This design seems to address deficiencies that

3504-430: The civilian production output by 50% and the firearms production by 9% at comparison with the same period of 2023 and also raised revenues by 37% and started to supply upgraded AK-12 assault rifles of the 2023 model. In the next month, the Concern reportedly started supplies of the civilian electrically-powered and VTOL Legionnaire drone which is used for cargo delivery, terrain sensing and video monitoring. Supplies of

3577-407: The concern's civilian firearms , the concern was forced to rethink its marketing strategy. The concern opened five new markets and started selling its civilian firearms to ten new foreign countries, which helped the concern make up for its losses. In the same year, Kalashnikov Concern has presented "Strategy 2020", which includes technical re-equipment and production modernization. When implemented,

3650-446: The conversion of the IGSF into a Chief Designer Bureau, as well as the adoption and production of several new models of firearms: a modified Mosin–Nagant rifle design of 1891/1930, the battle rifle AVS-36 , made by Sergei Simonov , and the SVT-38 self-loading rifle and the TT pistol , made by Fedor Tokorev . This gave rise to a flow line method of production. In 1938, the conveyor belt

3723-458: The end of the rail and then locked in place. It is similar in concept to the earlier commercial Weaver rail mount used to mount telescopic sights , but is taller and has wider slots at regular intervals along the entire length. The MIL-STD-1913 locking slot width is 0.206 in (5.23 mm). The spacing of slot centres is 0.394 in (10.01 mm) and the slot depth is 0.118 in (3.00 mm). The only significant difference between

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3796-682: The evacuated mechanical plants at Tula and Podolsk . During the war, the plant manufactured more than 1 million pistols and 200,000 anti-tank rifles. Plant No. 622 would later be renamed as the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant , or simply, Izhmekh. After World War II , the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant later recovered the production of its civilian arms and transportation. The plant also hired war veteran and ex-tank driver and mechanic, Mikhail T. Kalashnikov , after noticing his submachine gun design that gave him distinction as

3869-417: The first four years, the factory produced 2,000 long-barreled guns; in 1814, production increased to 10,000 guns and 2,500 swords; by 1830, desired annual output was 25,000 long-barreled guns and 5,000 backswords. Between 1811 and 1816, ten stone factory buildings, several wooden buildings and the main tower-like building of the arsenal were constructed. In 1817, the construction of the main arsenal building

3942-467: The government contracts for sniper rifles had increased by 8 times in the past year. It was also said that the production of "special equipment" increased by 45% in 2023 and the production of combat pistols by 5 times. The company reported in February 2024 that the production of drones has increased by 60% since 2022. Kalashnikov reported in May 2024 that during the first quarter of the year it had increased

4015-403: The left side of the receiver. Capacities of 2, 5, 7, 8, and 12 round box magazines are available, as well as ten, twelve, and twenty round aftermarket drum magazines . All magazines may be interchanged with all 12 gauge models (sometimes minor fitting may be necessary), although factory-original magazines from Russia only exist in 5, 7, and 8 round box configurations. The magazine configuration

4088-635: The most produced rifles in mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history, the Nagant is also used in every war from the time it was developed to the modern day. The rifle was produced from both the Imperial period and the Soviet era , with military production concluded in 1965, but production for civilian use is continued to the modern day. In addition to the Mosin–Nagant rifle, Belgian industrialist Léon Nagant , who

4161-619: The new concern named Kalashnikov Concern. Thanks to the merger, Kalashnikov Concern is Russia's largest and most important arms manufacturer . In July 2014, Kalashnikov Concern was sanctioned by the United States and the European Union as a result of the Russian annexation of Crimea and Russian military intervention in Ukraine . Since Europe and the United States were the largest customers of

4234-424: The plant was returned to the state and became Izhevsk Gun and Steel Factories (IGSF). In 1885, IGSF started manufacturing hunting weapons and tools. In 1891, IGSF started mass-producing the Mosin–Nagant bolt-action military rifle in a development of nine years, based on the design of the 1898 Mauser rifle (Gewehr 98) with new unique features such as a push feed recessed bolt head. In addition to being one of

4307-499: The plant's fame by creating his SVD sniper rifle . Designed in 1963 and based out of sporting rifles, the SVD became the squad support weapon for the Soviet Army in the same year as well as starting a new trend of semi-automatic sniper rifles . In 1975, the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant changed its name to the Izhmash Industrial Association. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union , Izhmash struggled with

4380-425: The project will qualitatively improve production technology and greatly reduce running costs and energy consumption while also improving working conditions and overall productivity. On 9 February 2017, Rostec's management board gave permission to transfer Kalashnikov Concern to private investors. As of now, Rostec owns 26% of the concern while private investors own 74%. In 2022, the Concern had reportedly achieved

4453-709: The rail is adopted as a NATO standard as the STANAG 4694 NATO Accessory Rail . Attempts to standardize the Weaver rail designs date back to the early 1980s from work by the A.R.M.S. company and Richard Swanson. Specifications for the M16A2E4 rifle and the M4E1 carbine received type classification generic in December 1994. These were the M16A2 and the M4 modified with new upper receivers where rails replaced hand guards. The MIL-STD-1913 rail

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4526-436: The receiver will be damaged if the full power of the gas system is employed without some sort of recoil buffer . The problem is that making the gun durable with such high power loads would make it more likely to experience a cycle failure with the less powerful 2-3/4" shells and likely not to cycle at all when used with low-powered less lethal ammunition. This would essentially render it a straight-pull mechanism. The Saiga 12

4599-468: The same year. The IGSF required more highly trained personnel in order to accommodate new production and to work on newer machines. Thus, by 1929, IGSF-bound personnel had to be trained at the Izhevsk Technical School. In 1930, a new open-hearth furnace was put into operation and in-house production of machines at the factory was launched. More re-organization took place in the 1930s, including

4672-458: The slots in the Weaver rail are modified to have square bottoms). While some accessories are designed to fit on both Weaver and 1913 rails, most 1913 compatible devices will not fit on Weaver rails. From May 2012, most mounting rails are cut to MIL-STD-1913 standards. Many accessories can be secured to a rail with a single spring-loaded retaining pin. Designed to mount heavy sights of various kinds,

4745-452: The source of gun barrels and barrel receivers for Russian plants. For example, armory enterprises in Tula used annually up to 360,000 barrels from the armory at Izhevsk . In 1867, the armory was reorganized into a lease and a private commercial enterprise. At this time, the armory were renovated and it was equipped with steam-engines, new machines, and an open-hearth furnace. This allowed the armory to produce more breech-loading weapons for

4818-615: The world, making it the largest firearm manufacturer in Russia. Notable products include the Kalashnikov (AK) assault rifle series , the RPK light machine gun series, the Dragunov SVD semi-automatic sniper rifle , the SKS semi-automatic carbine , the Makarov PM pistol , the Saiga-12 shotgun , and the submachine guns Vityaz-SN and PP-19 Bizon . These firearms, except for the SVD, SKS and

4891-519: Was a co-inventor of, developed the Nagant M1895 revolver . The revolver has a unique "gas-seal" system that provides a boost to muzzle velocity as well as make the weapon suppressed . The sidearm, like the Nagant rifle, was produced in the Soviet era as well, and was mass-produced and used widespread. On 23 August 2018, Kalashnikov Concern introduced a new electric car prototype, the CV-1. Its exterior design

4964-437: Was approved by the NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG), Land Capability Group 1 Dismounted Soldier (LCG1-DS) on May 8, 2009. Many firearm manufacturers include a MIL-STD-1913 rail system from factory, such as the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle . The rail consists of a strip undercut to form a "flattened T" with a hexagonal top cross-section , with cross slots interspersed with flats that allow accessories to be slid into place from

5037-624: Was based on the rare 1970s Soviet large family car IZh 2125 "Kombi". The range on one charge was claimed to be 350 km. Alongside the reveal of the CV-1, Kalashnikov also showed a prototype for the UV-4 4-door electric quadricycle , with a taxi variant being revealed in August 2019. The UV-4 was shown again in patent images later in November 2021, this time along with a 3-wheel, 2-door vehicle based on it. Kalashnikov USA 56°50′15″N 53°10′57″E  /  56.83750°N 53.18250°E  / 56.83750; 53.18250 Picatinny rail The 1913 rail ( MIL-STD-1913 rail)

5110-409: Was completed. This four-story building was one of the first multi-storey industrial buildings in Russia. The production process was multi-layered, starting with rough preparatory work (on the lower floors) and ending with the assembly of weapons (on the upper floors). Starting in the 1830s, the armory started manufacturing "Gartung" short rifles, "Phalis" breech-loading rifles, and boarding guns for

5183-455: Was implemented into the assembly of gun barrels and other parts, greatly increasing the production rate of firearms for the Soviet Army . In 1933, a New Design Bureau, "BNK", was established at the factory to develop and modify firearms. Today, the bureau is named the "Armory Design Center" (KOC). In the bureau's lifetime, about 300 models of small-arms, air ordnance, sport, hunting weapons, and other types of equipment were developed, most of which

5256-419: Was in series production at the plant. In 1939, the main plant of the IGSF, Plant No. 180,was split into two independent enterprises: Metallurgical Plant No. 71 and Engineering Plant No. 74, which manufactured weapons. Engineering Plant No. 74 would later be renamed the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant, or simply, Izhmash. During World War II , Engineering Plant No. 74 served as the main firearm manufacturer for

5329-446: Was retrofitted and equipped with steam-engines, new machines, and an open-hearth furnace. This allowed the armory to produce more breech-loading weapons for the Russian Imperial Army, notably the "Krnk" and " Berdan " type rifles. The Berdan rifle was the most widely produced firearm at the plant during the time as well, indirectly allowing Russia to approach the European industrial empires' level of armaments. By 1870, production rate at

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