English Research paper question!?

[Babalonian]

Despite some claiming the AK-47 was based at the StG44 (some claim the gas system and layout was influenced by the StG44) but Kalashnikov himself as disputed this.  According to him, his influence in designing the original AK was the SKS (which he lost to in an earlier design competition), M1 Garand/Carbine (trigger, double locking lugs and unlocking raceway) and the Remington Model 8 (safety mechanism).

ack-ack

Oh come now Ack-ack, lets look at Russia's innovative history and their consistent reputation of adamantly denying to "borrowing" designs from their enemies or rivals.  Tu-4 anyone?

[redman555]

Either way, his paper is on the evolution of automatic weapons.  I suppose semi-auto is part of that evolution, but if he did that, he'd have to address every step along the way of the firearm.

Yeah, originally I asked my prof if I could do the evolution of firearms.  He said it was a good idea but that would be WAY to long.  So I asked him "What abut evolution of AUTOMATIC weapons?" and he said yeah that could work.

-BigBOBCH

[Melvin]

The STG-44 and Ak-47 are both gas operated and piston driven. I was wondering if anybody could find and post the schematic diagrams for each, as I believe we would find that they are rather dissimilar in most other aspects.
From what I understand Kalashnikov used a rotating bolt, the idea for which he got from the Garand/Carbine line.

Ooohh BigBob, I'm afraid you've opened a can of worms now.

Awesome thread though.

<S> Melvin