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Valmet Assault Rifle Series: Difference between revisions
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|'''Valmet M62'''||7.62x39mm||M62S||30-round||1962-1994 | |'''Valmet M62'''||7.62x39mm||M62S||30-round||1962-1994 | ||
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|'''Valmet M71'''||5.56x45mm(. | |'''Valmet M71'''||5.56x45mm(.223)/7.62x39mm||M71F,M71S||10/30-round||??? | ||
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|'''Valmet M76'''||7.62x39mm/5.56x45mm||M76F,[[Valmet M78|M78]]||30-round||1976-1986 | |'''Valmet M76'''||7.62x39mm/5.56x45mm||M76F,[[Valmet M78|M78]]||30-round||1976-1986 | ||
Revision as of 16:12, 22 September 2010
Valmet built Assault rifles based in part on the Kalashnikov action in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Their original offering was the milled receiver Model 62 which was offered in 7.62x39mm and 5.56x45mm NATO for export. The M62 had an unusual T-shaped tubular buttstock. The Gas block and front sight design was very similar to the Israeli Galil rifle. The M71S was an stamped receiver offering that more closely resembled the original AK-47 design and was developed for customers who wanted a rifle that looked like an AK-47 (since at the time many customers couldn't get a military or civilian version at all). The M71S was built between 1971-1977 and was offered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The M76 was the Model 62 with a stamped receiver, more conventional buttstock and foregrip assembly. Later, Valmet produced the M76F which was an M76 that had a side folding version of the original M62 buttstock.
Specifications
| Cartridge | Variants | Magazine capacity | Produced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valmet M62 | 7.62x39mm | M62S | 30-round | 1962-1994 |
| Valmet M71 | 5.56x45mm(.223)/7.62x39mm | M71F,M71S | 10/30-round | ??? |
| Valmet M76 | 7.62x39mm/5.56x45mm | M76F,M78 | 30-round | 1976-1986 |
| Valmet M82 | 5.56x45mm | M82A | 30-round | 1978-1986 |
The Valmet Assault rifle series can be seen in the following:
Valmet M62
Valmet M71
Film
| Actor | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican cartel gunmen | Extreme Prejudice | Valmet M71S | 1987 | |
| Ira and Zolo's soldiers | Romancing the Stone | Valmet M71S | 1985 | |
| Red Army soldiers | Firefox | Valmet M71S | 1983 | |
| Chadian rebels | Under Fire | Valmet M71S | 1983 | |
| Central American soldiers | The Dogs of War | Valmet M71S | 1981 | |
| Red Army soldiers | Stripes | Valmet M71S | 1981 |
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Note | Air Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thug | The A-Team / "The Only Church In Town" (S2E3) | Valmet M71P | 1983 |
Valmet M76
Film
| Actor | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haitian thugs | Bad Boys II | Valmet M76F | 2003 | |
| Terrorists | Invasion U.S.A. (1985) | Valmet M76F | 1985 | |
| Robin Williams | Donald Quinelle | The Survivors | Valmet M76 | 1983 |
Television
| Actor | Character | Show Title / Episode | Note | Air Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavros Demitrios' henchman | Chuck / "Chuck Versus the Imported Hard Salami" (S1E09) | 2007 | |||
| Limbabwe soldier | Airwolf / "And They Are Us" (S1E10) | Valmet M76F | 1984 |
Valmet M82
Bullpup Valmet assault rifle with the internal mechanism from M76.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Terminator | Michael Biehn | Kyle Reese | With No Magazine & Sci fi Scope | 1984 |
| Scarface | Hanging next to Tony's H&K HK33 in the gun case. | 1983 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V.I.P. /SE01EP02 "What to Do with Vallery When You're Dead" | Extra | Assassin | 1998 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | M82 | w/ variety of accessories | 2004 |