answersLogoWhite

0

The proper answer is"never". The Russian rifle was called simply the AK when it was the milled receiver model, then became the AKM with the switch to the stamped steel receiver, and AK-74 with the switch to the 5.45 caliber. AK-47 is a name created by the Western writers.

The AK was officially adopted by the Soviet Army in late 1949.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?