There’s no such thing as an AK-47? With firearms and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson

The ’AK-47’ is the ubiquitous label for the most recognisable group of firearms on the planet, but would you be correct in calling all AK-type rifles AK-47s? Is there indeed any such thing as an ’AK-47’? Join Jonathan Ferguson as he examines the lineage of the most produced firearm family of all time to see what, if indeed anything can truly call itself an AK-47. This video is a part of the ’History Matters’ Collaboration! A massive collab between ourselves and a host of other amazing channels where we explore common misconceptions in history, and talk about why they matter. Find the whole playlist here: Chapters 00:00- On the range 01:14 The AK-55 05:53 The ’Type 1’ 07:51 The ’Type 2’ 09:24 AKM 11:32 AK-74 13:15 - AKS-47 Subscribe to our channel for more videos about arms and armour Help us bring history to life by supporting us here: