
The AK-103 is a 7.62x39mm assault rifle from the AK-100 series produced by Kalashnikov Concern. It is essentially a modernized AKM with a side-folding polymer stock and a reinforced receiver. The AK-103 features a muzzle brake, a scope mount rail, and synthetic furniture. It was designed primarily for export to militaries that preferred the 7.62x39mm cartridge. The rifle combines the reliability of the original AK with modern manufacturing materials.
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