Designer of AK-47 assault rifle dies at 94

MOSCOW (AP) - Mikhail Kalashnikov, whose work as a weapons designer for the Soviet Union is immortalized in the name of the world's most popular firearm, died today at the age of 94.

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Mikhail Kalashnikov Dead: Inventor Of World's Most Popular Firearm Dies At 94

Mikhail Kalashnikov Dies at 94

Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor of the AK-47 automatic rifle, has died at age 94 in

Designer of Kalashnikov rifle dies aged 94

AK-47 rifle inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94

Mikhail Kalashnikov dies aged 94

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Mikhail Kalashnikov dies: Intentor of AK-47 died at 94

Mikhail Kalashnikov, inventor of AK-47, dies at 94

Designer of AK-47 assault rifle dies at 94

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