Century Arms BFT47
Century Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2021
Overview
The Century Arms BFT47 (Bulged Forged Trunnion 47) is an American-made AKM-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, named for its hot-die-forged 4140 steel front trunnion - a feature borrowed from premium Russian and Bulgarian AKs that improves durability at the receiver's highest-stress point. It is built on a 1.5mm stamped receiver with a chrome-lined chrome-moly barrel, RAK-1 enhanced trigger, side optic rail, bolt hold-open safety, bayonet lug, and American maple furniture.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3493 g (123.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 921 mm (36.26") |
| Barrel Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 718 m/s (2356 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2010 J (1482 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Manganese Phosphate |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62x39mm Soviet, M43, 7.62mm Kalashnikov
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Detachable Drum Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Bolt Hold Open Safety
- Features: Stamped Receiver, Rotating Bolt, Long Stroke Gas Piston, Chrome Lined Barrel, Ak Pattern Action, Side Optic Rail, Rak-1 Enhanced Trigger, Bulged Front Trunnion, Forged 4140 Steel Front Trunnion, 1-5mm Stamped Receiver, Bayonet Lug, Cleaning Rod
Variants
- Century Arms BFT556 — Caliber 5 56
- Century Arms BFT74 — Caliber 5 45
Service history
Operators
- US civilian market · adopted 2021
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $830. SKU RI4317-N. The bulged forged trunnion and 1.5mm receiver position the BFT47 as Century's premium American AK above the VSKA. Offered with maple or walnut wood furniture and synthetic options.
Background
The BFT47's bulged, hot-forged trunnion answered the single most common failure point of stamped AKs - trunnion cracking under sustained fire - bringing a feature once reserved for top-tier military Kalashnikovs to an affordable American rifle.