Albania's Rather Odd Grenade Launching AK
This video delves into a unique variant of the Albanian Kalashnikov rifle, the ASh-78/82 series, specifically focusing on a model designed for launching rifle grenades. The presenter highlights its distinctive modifications, including a redesigned rear sight block with a hinged top cover, repositioned rear sight, strengthened top cover attachment, the addition of a gas cutoff and grenade spigot at the front, and an unusually lengthened barrel. The video acknowledges the Royal Armouries for providing access to this rare firearm and promotes their collections and research opportunities.











