Firearm Demonstration: AK55 Assault Rifle
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.










