Kalashnikov dead at 94

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12-23-2013, 10:51
funkymonkey1111

Kalashnikov dead at 94

http://news.yahoo.com/kalashnikov-as...162658834.html
12-23-2013, 10:54
Zach O

No way! What a bummer.
12-23-2013, 11:09
Great-Kazoo

wait for the AK buy it now ad's from CTD
12-23-2013, 11:19
merl

He was still alive???
12-23-2013, 11:24
Skip

Browning > Stoner > Glock > Kalashnikov

Yes, I said it. :)
12-23-2013, 11:25
sellersm

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Originally Posted by merl

He was still alive???

That's what I thought! Bummer... Condolences to his family.
12-23-2013, 11:29
mtnrider

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Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov was born on 10 November 1919 in western Siberia, one of 18 children.

Mom was a busy woman, holy crap!
12-23-2013, 11:36
Ronin13

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Originally Posted by Skip

Browning > Stoner > Glock > Kalashnikov

Yes, I said it. :)

You put Gaston in front of Kalashnikov? Surely you jest, blasphemer? [Coffee]

RIP- the only Commie I really liked, to be perfectly honest. He did create the most widely copied, used, distributed, and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet. I own one of his rifles... kind of (a Romanian version)
12-23-2013, 11:39
hatidua

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Originally Posted by mtnrider

Mom was a busy woman, holy crap!

-no cable TV in Siberia maybe?
12-23-2013, 11:41
blacklabel

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Originally Posted by hatidua

-no cable TV in Siberia maybe?

Have to stay warm somehow.
12-23-2013, 11:49
alxone

wow , he lived to be 94 !! RIP
12-23-2013, 11:54
Skip

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin13

You put Gaston in front of Kalashnikov? Surely you jest, blasphemer? [Coffee]

RIP- the only Commie I really liked, to be perfectly honest. He did create the most widely copied, used, distributed, and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet. I own one of his rifles... kind of (a Romanian version)

Yes I jest.

Firing an AK won't cost you a finger.
12-23-2013, 12:09
NightCat

Muslims everywhere are upset lol
12-23-2013, 12:11
strm_trpr

Dang, Time to walk outside and fire my AK into the air!

JK...
12-23-2013, 12:26
mrghost

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Originally Posted by strm_trpr

Dang, Time to walk outside and fire my AK into the air!

JK...

Maybe his comrades will be giving him a 47-gun salute.
12-23-2013, 12:27
mrghost

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Originally Posted by NightCat

Muslims everywhere are upset lol

When aren't they upset? [Coffee]
12-23-2013, 12:46
sniper7

I'm thankful for his contribution to my collection! RIP
12-23-2013, 13:00
Dave

Thankfully I have a Romanian made version of his contribution at home.
12-23-2013, 13:41
Hound

He served his country as we all do and his invention has saved more lives than it ever took.
12-23-2013, 17:15
Singlestack

Prolly died of a broken heart from the AK-74 - reportedly he hated it.
12-23-2013, 17:19
wctriumph

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Originally Posted by Skip

Browning > Stoner > Glock > Kalashnikov

Yes, I said it. :)

Uh, you forgot a couple: Garand and Mauser
12-23-2013, 17:35
Bailey Guns

Not to mention Smith, Wesson, Colt, etc..
12-23-2013, 17:36
Bailey Guns

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

He did ~~create~~ copy the most widely copied, used, distributed, and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet. I own one of his rifles... kind of (a Romanian version)
12-23-2013, 17:53
bogie

Just imagine the vodka that guy put down in his 94 years.
12-23-2013, 18:03
UrbanWolf

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Originally Posted by Singlestack

Prolly died of a broken heart from the AK-74 - reportedly he hated it.

Yeah he never acknowledged the AK-74.
12-23-2013, 18:12
DOC

He had his own Vodka brand. Not just rifles. I wanted to meet him too. But I was expecting news of his death before that was going to happen.
12-23-2013, 18:14
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by Hound

He served his country as we all do and his invention has saved more lives than it ever took.

Which side were you on in SEA, Iraq, Afghanistan , Mogadishu, Somalia, Rhodesia, SA ?
12-23-2013, 18:16
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by mtnrider

Mom was a busy woman, holy crap!

No snowmobiles back then. Lots of indoor time.
12-23-2013, 19:34
zteknik

Cпокойно отдохнуть..
12-23-2013, 19:39
Ronin13

"He did createcopy The most widely copied, used, distributed and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet."

By that I hope you're not inferring that he copied the Sturmgewehr 44... a common misconception as the AK was the most logical design Kalashnikov could have created (in his words at least). In which case the Stg 44 was not very widely used or distributed.
12-23-2013, 20:00
Ridge

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Originally Posted by DOC

He had his own Vodka brand. Not just rifles. I wanted to meet him too. But I was expecting news of his death before that was going to happen.

Kalashnikov vodka is a British product, but is not sold in the UK, as it promotes violence. It's reportedly a really shitty vodka.
12-23-2013, 20:43
DOC

It angers up the blood huh? I think I still want some.
12-23-2013, 20:57
UrbanWolf

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

"He did createcopy The most widely copied, used, distributed and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet."

By that I hope you're not inferring that he copied the Sturmgewehr 44... a common misconception as the AK was the most logical design Kalashnikov could have created (in his words at least). In which case the Stg 44 was not very widely used or distributed.

Actually the AR-15 has more similarities with the STG 44, grip--same, safety--same, mag release--same, magwell--same.
12-23-2013, 21:16
Bailey Guns

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

By that I hope you're not inferring that he copied the Sturmgewehr 44... a common misconception as the AK was the most logical design Kalashnikov could have created (in his words at least). In which case the Stg 44 was not very widely used or distributed.

Come on. The AK designers, including MK, looked at a lot of designs but didn't really copy any one in particular. Mostly I was just giving you a hard time cuz it's kinda fun!

[Coffee]
12-23-2013, 21:19
Bailey Guns

At any rate, Kalashnikov wouldn't even be qualified to sweep floors in John Browning's shop.
12-23-2013, 22:12
KevDen2005

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Originally Posted by Bailey Guns

At any rate, Kalashnikov wouldn't even be qualified to sweep floors in John Browning's shop.

+1,000,000
12-23-2013, 22:25
osok-308

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RIP- the only Commie I really liked, to be perfectly honest. He did create the most widely copied, used, distributed, and war proven rifle to ever grace this planet. I own one of his rifles... kind of (a Romanian version)

My thoughts exactly, probably the only communist that I really would ever support, and only for his gun making skills.
12-23-2013, 23:23
Ridge

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Originally Posted by Tor Larson

+10000! MK was a one trick communist Siberian pony. Browning is/was the God of firearms! His contributions: 1911, HP, Woodsman, A5, BAR, Ma Deuce, 1917, 1919, 1892, M4...

Over 100 patents, numerous cartridges, and an AMERICAN! Just saying...

MK: AK47, AKM, AK74, RPK, PKM, Krinkov, AK-101, AK-103
12-23-2013, 23:25
colorider

Years ago when my wife worked for Boker Knifes, she had the pleasure of taking him and his family to Epcot for the day. She spent the day with them and also spent 3 days with them at a trade show. Said he was a very humble man.
12-24-2013, 02:51
beast556

R.I.P. Mr Kalashnikov.

Kalashnikov is to Russia as Browning is to America. They bolth created awsome weapons for us to enjoy.

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