Russia Marks AK-47's 60th Birthday - VOA Story

It's been sixty years since the world's best known and arguably most destructive firearm, the AK-47, went into production.

47 countries now arm their troops with the gun designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, which was originally used by the Soviet Army.

But in some countries, the AK-47 has been used to arm child soldiers and the UN says it's had a devastating effect.

Kalashnikov has said that if he had his time again, he might have preferred to have invented something peaceful like the lawnmower.

But this week, he was unrepentant, saying his work defended his fatherland.

He also said: 'I am often asked which model is dearest to me. And I say 'Ask a mother of five children which one is her dearest and she will answer each of them cost me dear.' It's the same for an engineer. Each model took a lot out of me.'

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[Paulster5]

whats with the arrogant and stupid commentary!

[SonOfSam60016]

Awesome design and awesome weapon. One of the best in the world.

[ELITEWAFFLES9]

@punaboy12 U would want me to u dumb faggot... if u want someone to suck ur cock just ask ur mom...;)

[punaboy12]

@ELITEWAFFLES9 Eat my dick butter finger

[ELITEWAFFLES9]

@punaboy12 someone didn't pay attention the 1st grade...

[punaboy12]

@bumsamerica yes.

[bumsamerica]

@punaboy12 1947-2007 is 52 years?

[punaboy12]

The AK47 is 52 years old morons -_-

[Necronomicomedian]

awful commentary

[IKEELYOUNOW]

@djsal510 actually its their weapon of lat resort, they are trained to use it incase they lose their weapons or run out of ammo, that doesnt make it their weapon of choice

[IKEELYOUNOW]

@sinekonata like your mom jk that would be really mean