Mikhail Kalashnikov's Runaway Invention -- Coilin O'Connor, The Atlantic
The Russian tank commander created one of the world's most popular weapons. He would have rather designed a lawn mower.
Mikhail Kalashnikov, who has died aged 94 in Izhevsk, will forever be associated with one of the world's most iconic—and controversial—weapons.
When his AK-47 or "Kalashnikov" assault rifle first went into production more than six decades ago, it is unlikely that he envisaged it would not only become the standard-issue firearm for Soviet forces but would also become the weapon of choice for countless guerrilla fighters, terrorists, and even criminals around the globe.
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