Type 1 Russian AK: The First Production Stamped AK (Updated)
This video provides an in-depth look at the Type 1 Russian AK, the very first production-stamped AK. It details the initial design, the challenges faced with early stamped receiver manufacturing, including warping issues, and the subsequent switch to a milled receiver. The video clarifies that the 'AK-47' designation referred to the prototype, while the production version was simply 'AK.' It highlights the rarity of the Type 1 AK and thanks a private collector for the opportunity to film it.














