The Kalashnikov Encyclopedia – a three volume

There are currently only a handful of noteworthy English language reference books covering the AK-47 and its variants. Probably three of the most recognized, comprehensive, and sought-after works in the US are Frank Iannamico’s AK-47: The Grim Reaper: Second Edition, the bilingual Russian coffee table book Kalashnikov Arms by Alexei Nedelin, and AK-47 & Kalashnikov Variation by Masami Tokoi. Unlike the Nedelin book, which is more of a pictorial history with minimal textual content, Iannamico’s book is fille