This video announces and promotes the new book 'Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian AK-Pattern Firearms, 1959–2002' by László Becz and published by Headstamp. The book details the history and development of Hungarian AK-pattern firearms, including specific models like the AMP, AMD-65, AK-55, AKM-63, AK-63, NGM, NGV, SA-85M, SA-85S, and SA-2000M. It covers manufacturing complexities under the Soviet system, design personnel, technical characteristics, and is richly illustrated with historical and contemporary photography. The book is positioned as a comprehensive resource for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts.
This video provides a detailed demonstration of the Hungarian AK-55 assault rifle, highlighting its iconic AK design and its inspiration from the German Sturmgewehr. The description explains the mechanics of the rifle, including hammer fall, bolt carrier movement, and the gas-operated system. It emphasizes the AK's renowned reliability, attributing it to loose tolerances that allow functionality even in adverse conditions like sand and mud. The video also touches upon the 7.62x39mm cartridge and the barrel's flexibility during firing, noting it's not an issue for the weapon's intended range. A link to the Royal Armouries collection is provided.
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