Average Cost of an AK-47 2011

The average cost of an AK-47 in 2011 is $600, making it among the cheapest automatic weapons available today. The prices keep varying depending mainly on the manufacturer and the accessories and attachments used in the production. The average service life of the assault rifle is 20 to 40 years. It was first developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov. Thus AK-47 refers to Kalashnikov Automatic Rifle, 1947 model. A simple design, compact size and adaptation to mass production are some of the striking features of an AK-47. It is less expensive to manufacture and also easy to maintain.