Chapter 1364 “Mak 44”

This weapon test is crucial, not only for Malashenko, but also for the entire infantry of the Red Army.

Before the actual battlefield, the new assault rifle must pass the shooting range test. If it is so lame and has so many problems on the shooting range, then even if it goes to the battlefield, it will be a waste and the Germans will laugh at it.

To be honest, Malashenko is really unsure about the AK that was born in advance. This is not just a question of a gun, but also about whether he will be invited to the Lubyanka Hotel by the blue hats of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for tea, and in the end he may have to give him a peanut, "Let me call Comrade Stalin again!" It is definitely not an imaginary final wail.

"Damn it, I feel like my heart is about to jump out of my throat. Don't make any jokes for me! If something goes wrong, it will definitely be terrible!"

In fact, before the real test begins, there is another interesting thing that is worth mentioning separately.

After Kotin's handwritten secret letter to Malashenko, there was actually another shorter letter in the envelope, which was written by Kalashnikov to Malashenko.

The main content of the letter was nothing more than a thousand thanks to Malashenko, thanking the general comrade for giving him a stage and opportunity to realize his dream, which Kalashnikov had never dared to dream of before.

After that, there were some logs of the weapon development process and a general summary of the initial performance of the weapon. Kalashnikov tried to use short words to increase Malashenko's confidence, so that Malashenko would believe that his masterpiece would be absolutely no problem before it was officially finalized, produced on a small scale and sent to the front line.

Kalashnikov, who slept in the office or in the factory workshop almost all night, had the absolute confidence and courage to promise all this.

In addition to these routine matters, the most shocking and funny thing for Comrade Ma was a suggestion attached by Kotin at the end of the letter.

"Comrade General, according to the past naming conventions of our country's light weapons, if this assault rifle can be officially mass-produced and officially named and numbered, I think it will probably be called the "Kalashnikov assault rifle", but I don't like and agree with this name very much."

"You have made great efforts in the process of creating this weapon from scratch and mass-producing it. I have always seen it, Comrade General. I think I am probably just the person who follows your guidance and implements your will and plan. I am very happy that I am such a person. This really makes me feel happy and excited.

"That is why I hope that this assault rifle in the future can be called the "Malashenko Kalashnikov assault rifle". Your name is in front, and my name is in the back. You are the creator who plays a leading, guiding, and first key role. "

"This is the fact and the truth, and it will never change. As practitioners of truth, we have the obligation to let every soldier who uses this weapon to defend the motherland and the people know this fact and the truth and sing praises. I want everyone to know your contribution, Comrade General. You shouldn't hide behind the scenes in such an epoch-making event. This is all I want to say. "

Kalashnikov is a young and very honest handsome guy. Malashenko knew this from the beginning, which is completely consistent with the records of Kalashnikov's character and experience in history books.

But being so honest, as a real designer, putting the name of a person equivalent to his mentor in front of the name of the weapon he designed himself, and being willing to be behind him and be a pendant-like "accompanying the prince to study", Malashenko really didn't expect Kalashnikov to want to do this from the bottom of his heart.

"This is the honor you deserve, Kalashnikov. I never intended to take over the title of your masterpiece. Your name should be used together with your work on the right path to defend the motherland and the people. At the same time, the name "Kalashnikov" should be sung and praised everywhere in the land of the motherland and the mouths of the soldiers. "

"It is my honor to be able to guide and help you. I can't wait to see those evil Nazi fascists bow down to the powerful power of our new assault rifle, and this is all your masterpiece and your credit."

"So don't make similar remarks and suggestions in the future. You can regard this as my order. Once the new assault rifle is a great success, it will definitely be named after you. This is the only truth that will never change."

Malachenko's reply included such a part of the content. After it was packaged, it was handed over to a trusted person and sent directly to Kotin in the rear, waiting for the moment to be handed over to Kalashnikov.

It is really interesting to say that when he thought that AK might be mistakenly called "MAK44", Malachenko, a time traveler with future memories, felt inexplicably amused and speechless.

"Malachenko Kalashnikov assault rifle? What the hell is this name? It's really a bit embarrassing to laugh."

Malachenko was speechless and shook his head slightly, while the elite soldiers of the fully armed combat engineer battalion were ready.

"Attention everyone! Load your guns and aim at the target——"

The commander who personally issued the order was none other than Varosha, who knew how big the matter was and recommended himself to Malashenko to go into battle himself.

The comrade leader rolled up his sleeves and became the test commander himself. This was a big event that had never happened before.

The soldiers participating in this target shooting test are all veterans of the combat engineer battalion and have rich experience.

However, despite this, the comrade leader, comrades and deputy division commanders, and comrades political commissar all came to visit the scene. Even the usually energetic comrade battalion commander was reduced to a supporting role and a scene that was difficult to pay attention to, but it still made these already... The veterans who realized how important the test they participated in felt a little nervous and even had sweaty palms.

"I hope this gun works as well as it says!"

This is the most real thought in the minds of almost all veterans and soldiers at this moment. The black holes in their hands are already pointed at the target in a neat row.

"Fire!!!"

As Varosha received an order from Malashenko's eyes, whether the AK that was spawned in advance worked well or not, it was the final moment when both the mule and the horse had to be pulled out.