Valmet (later Sako)

The Valmet M76 is a Finnish assault rifle designed and manufactured by Valmet. It was a development of the earlier Valmet M62 and was based on the Kalashnikov action. The M76 features a stamped steel receiver instead of the milled receiver of its predecessor. It was chambered in 7.62x39mm and later 5.56x45mm NATO for export models. The rifle was standard issue for the Finnish Defence Forces through the Cold War. It is known for its high manufacturing quality and accurate cold-hammer forged barrel.

The Valmet RK 62 is a select-fire assault rifle manufactured by Valmet in Finland. It was adopted by the Finnish Defence Forces in 1962 as the standard infantry rifle. The RK 62 is chambered in 7.62x39mm and is a licensed derivative of the AK-47 design with significant Finnish improvements. It features a tubular stock, a handguard with a distinctive three-slot design, and a rear sight mounted on the dust cover. The rifle is known for its excellent accuracy and durability in Arctic conditions.