Real Steel, Not Polished Brass
Most AK47 bullet keyrings are made from shiny brass. This one is not. The 7.62×39 round was mass-produced across the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc with lacquered steel cases, because steel was cheaper than brass and there was a lot of ammunition to make. This batch is steel-cased, made in the 1970s, and we have left the cases unpolished so the green lacquer and factory finish stay as they were.
See it up close in our AK47 steel bullet keyring video.
The 7.62×39 Round
The 7.62x39mm was designed in the Soviet Union in 1943 as an intermediate cartridge – shorter and lighter than a full-power rifle round. It went into the SKS carbine first, then into Mikhail Kalashnikov’s AK-47, adopted in 1949, and later the RPD and RPK light machine guns. It is still one of the most widely used rifle rounds in the world.
Two Ways to Have It
- 25mm split ring – ready to go on your keys
- Inert round – no holes drilled, for a desk, shelf or display case
Steel or Brass?
Want the classic gold look instead? The brass AK47 bullet keyring is the same calibre in a polished brass case, with a swivel pin option too. To complete the set, add the AK47 replica keychain or a pair of AK-47 bullet cufflinks.
7.62x39 Real Steel Russian AK47 Bullet Keyring | Keychain
FAQ
Q: Is it really steel? Yes – it is a real steel keychain. The case is steel with a green lacquer finish, as made for Soviet-bloc ammunition. A magnet will stick to it.
Q: Why is it not polished? We leave the steel cases in their original finish so they keep their vintage, military look. Expect small marks and variation in the lacquer.
Q: How old are the rounds? This batch dates from the 1970s.
Q: Is it safe to carry? Yes. It is fully inert – no powder and no live primer – and legal to own and carry in the UK without a licence. Always check with your airline before travelling abroad with this item.
Q: Can it be personalised? Yes – add a name or date at checkout. More about our laser engraving.
Q: Is there a swivel pin option? Not on the steel version – choose a split ring or inert round. The brass AK47 keyring has a swivel pin option.
Hi, yes, very efficient, I fired a Kalashnikov when I was in Cambodia early on in the year so I just wanted one of the bullets are decommissioned one as a memento good service
Super good quality but a bit scratched