Century Arms RAS47
Century Arms · Rifle · Discontinued · 2015
Overview
The Century Arms RAS47 (Red Army Standard 47) was a 100% American-made AKM-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, produced from 2015 until it was superseded by the VSKA in 2018. It featured a 16.5-inch nitride-treated chrome-moly barrel with 1:10 twist, a slant muzzle brake, T-shaped magazine catch, side scope rail, bolt hold-open safety, and the RAK-1 enhanced trigger. It was offered with polymer (Magpul-style) or wood furniture.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3402 g (120.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 946 mm (37.24") |
| Barrel Length | 419 mm (16.50") |
| 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 | Polymer |
| Finish | Nitride |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62x39mm Soviet, M43, 7.62mm Kalashnikov
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box 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, Nitride Treated Barrel, Side Scope Rail, Slant Muzzle Brake, T Shaped Magazine Catch
Service history
Operators
- US civilian market · adopted 2015
Production
Production years: 2015-2018
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2018
Notes
Discontinued circa 2018 and replaced in Century's lineup by the VSKA, which added S7 tool-steel components. RAS47 marked Century's first fully US-manufactured AK receiver. No current Century Arms product page; specs sourced from American Rifleman review and retailer listings.
Background
Named for Century's 'Red Army Standard' ammunition brand, the RAS47 was the company's first attempt at a fully American AK and the proving ground for the manufacturing processes that would mature into the VSKA.