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Valmet Assault Rifle Series

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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(.233)/7.62x39mm M71F,M71S 10/30-round ???
Valmet M76 7.62x39mm/5.56x45mm M76F,M78 30-round 1976-1986
Valmet M82 5.56x45mm nil 30-round 1978-1986

The Valmet Assault rifle series can be seen in the following:

Valmet M62

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Valmet M62 w/ wooden stock, 5.56x45mm


Valmet M71

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A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm
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A Valmet M71S Sporter - 5.56x45mm

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

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A Valmet M76 chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223). The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm
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A Valmet M76F with side folding tubular stock - 5.56x45mm


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

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Valmet M82A, 5.56x45mm
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Modified Valmet M82A, 5.56mm NATO

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