Prices vary wildly; an authentic model may cost around $1,200 in some regions, while locally produced versions can be found for as little as $148 .

: Hands-on use with 7.62x39mm ammunition, known for its distinct recoil that pulls up and to the right during rapid fire.

Mara walked him through the basics: treat every firearm as loaded, always point the muzzle in a safe direction, finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and be sure of the target and what lies beyond it. Cumpsters repeated each rule like an oath.

or PSA GF3) shoot approximately 3-4 inch groups at 100 yards. It is highly effective at 200–300 yards.

: Due to high manufacturing rejection rates, production was halted in 1951 in favor of milled receivers (Types 2 and 3). Today, an original Type 1 is considered one of the rarest firearms in the world. Key Characteristics of the 1947 Design