AVS-36: The First Soviet Infantry Battle Rifle
This video delves into the AVS-36, the Soviet Union's inaugural standard infantry rifle, notable for its semi-automatic and fully automatic capabilities. Designed by Sergei Simonov, the rifle featured a short-stroke gas piston system and a unique locking mechanism. Despite its innovative design, the AVS-36 had a brief service life, being superseded by the Tokarev SVT-38 and SVT-40. Approximately 65,800 units were manufactured between 1934 and 1940.













