The AK - 47 was finalized , adopted and entered widespread service in the Soviet army in the early 1950s .
Shortly after World War II , the Soviets developed the AK - 47 assault rifle , which would quickly replace the SKS in Soviet service .
The AK - 47 was finalized , adopted and entered widespread service in the Soviet army in the early 1950s .
Shortly after World War II , the Soviets developed the AK - 47 assault rifle , which would quickly replace the SKS in Soviet service .