Pic.4-12
In 1942 at Shurovskoy proving ground Kalashnikov's designer career begins.
It was also at Shurovskoy that Kalashnikov first came into contact with such famous Soviet small arms designers as Degtyarev, Simonov, and Sudayev.
Take a look on this showcase, there are photos of Kalashnikov with Soviet small arms designers: Bolotin (stands next to Kalashnikov), Simonov (left) and Shpitalny (right).
Photos of: Right, 1) Tokarev (famous designer of TT pistol and SVT rifle), 2) Degtyarev - outstanding Soviet gun designer, author of submachinegun PPD, light machinegune RPD and antitank rifle PTRD. 3) Simonov - author of self-loading carbine SKS-45 and antitank rifle PTRS.
Pic.4-13 Submachine gun by Degtyarev, with bipod.
Above it: Assault rifle by Sudayev, 1944 (prototype).
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