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Mikhail Kalshikov died today, December 23rd. 2013 at age 94. I don’t think I have to tell you who he was and what he contributed to small arms design in the 20th. century.
From what I read and saw about him in documentaries he was a self-taught engineering genius and a very humble man. I would have loved to share a drink or two with him over his lifes stories.
Покойся с миром (Rest in peace)