AK-205
Modernized carbine of the AK-200 series, adopted by Rosgvardia.
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The AK-205 was originally designated AK-105M before being renamed in 2018.[1][2] Chambered for 5.45×39mm ammunition, the AK-205 is a compact carbine.[1][2] The AK-205 represents a modernized form of the AK-105, which itself is a shortened carbine derived from the AK-74M.[1]
How it changed
According to a 2018 report, the Rosgvardia intended to contract for 60 AK-205 carbines in 5.45×39mm.[3] Unlike the 100-series, the 200-series rifles lack side rails for optics mounting.[2] Around 2011, work on the AK-205 ceased, but development efforts were restarted approximately in 2016.[4] The AK-205 was first presented in 2018, and during that same year the Rosgvardia submitted purchase requests for it.[4][3]
Attached to the rear sight block, the AK-205's receiver cover is hinged and uses a retaining lever to help preserve zero.[5] An extended shelf on the safety lever is designed for the trigger finger.[5] The AK-205 is equipped with a folding, telescopic buttstock that is adjustable across four positions.[6]
What the maker and period sources say
The same source notes the 200-series rifles feature Krebs-style safety selector levers and semi-auto and full-auto fire modes.[2] An August 2023 article describes the AK-205 as a compact evolution taking design inspiration from the AK-200.[7]
References
- Wikipedia, "AK-205" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Kalashnikov Concern Renames the 100M-Series of AK Rifles to 200-Series.", 8 June 2018 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- "Kalashnikov Concern Renames the 100M-Series of AK Rifles to 200-Series.", 8 June 2018. facts only, no text reused. thefirearmblog.com
- Moss, "Russian National Guard Orders New AK-200 Series Rifles", thefirearmblog.com, September 19, 2018. facts only, no text reused. thefirearmblog.com
- Wikipedia, "AK-205" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Moss, "Russian National Guard Orders New AK-200 Series Rifles", thefirearmblog.com, September 19, 2018 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "AK-205" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Writer, "EXCLUSIVE: Not Just AK 203! Multiple AK Variants On The Cards At Amethi Facility", August 31, 2023 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "AK-205" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Kalashnikov Evolution: AK-200 Series" (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Writer, "EXCLUSIVE: Not Just AK 203! Multiple AK Variants On The Cards At Amethi Facility", August 31, 2023. facts only, no text reused. iadb.in
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: AK-205 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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