Kalashnikov numbers

[Anthony Appleyard]

How often can it be said that the AK-n was first made in the year (1900+n)?

 

[oppo]

I believe it was first made in 1947 and went into production in 1949.

 

[Bluez]

AK-74 was planned to be fielded in 1974.
Actual fielding is also said to be 1974.