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Old 01-23-11, 02:49 PM   #6
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By the way, 4 years ago when I was in Russia, I happened upon a Kalashnikov exhibition at the Artillery Museum in St. Petersburg. Among his lesser-known inventions is a bayonet he designed for NATO rifles, primarily the M-16, in the 90s. From what I gather, he definitely appreciated the M-16 design.

I should post some pics of that!
yes, please do! I wanted to go to that museum when I was there, but didn't have the time.
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