It is a type of gun
AK-74 is an assault rifle developed by the Soviet Union in the '70s, which is refined version of AK-47. A different gun, the AK-74u ("u" being short for "Ukorochenniy," the Russian word for "shortened") is a submachine gun that was adopted into service in 1979.
No, the AK-47 is classed as an assault rifle.JOPUOPYY69 JU897
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AK-47
No
Not in ANY state.
Yes Based on the earlier AK 47, it is a durable, reliable, simple gun within the limits of it's design for accuracy. Yes, it is a VERY good gun.
The AK-47 fires a substantially more powerful cartridge.
No
Assault rifle
AK-47