The UK's Finest Independent Forum for Shooters and Gun Owners. Est 2010.

"The Russian company that manufactures the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle has fallen on hard times. A halt in orders from the Russian military and a flood of cheaper knockoffs have driven it into bankruptcy. But the firm hopes to revive its fortunes with new models and a global branding campaign."

http://www.spiegel.de/international/wor ... 53915.html

I am sure that happened awhile back?

Dunno Christel, I just got that via my subscription to Spiegel on-line.
Joe

Who would have though a cheapie like an AK being undercut..by China I wonder??? LOL