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Legendary Kalashnikov Rifles Prove Functional Even After Five Decades in African Salt Water: Expert

Legendary Kalashnikov Rifles Prove Functional Even After Five Decades in African Salt Water: Expert

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Legendary Kalashnikov Rifles Prove Functional Even After Five Decades in African Salt Water: Expert▫ The Russian-made assault rifles recovered in Africa after... 20.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Legendary Kalashnikov Rifles Prove Functional Even After Five Decades in African Salt Water: Expert▫ The Russian-made assault rifles recovered in Africa after spending 5 decades in salt water are rusted and damaged but still functional, according to Georgy Gubich, a specialist from the Kalashnikov group. Speaking at the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 exhibition in South Africa, Gubich noted that the rifle's exceptional durability made it popular on the continent, which historically collaborated with the USSR. For the first time in South Africa, Kalashnikov is presenting the AK-15K and AK-19K short-barreled assault rifles, along with the AK-203, AK-204, and the Lebedev pistol range.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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