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Overview[]

The Joshua Mk5 is a civilian firearm developed in the 2010s by Amendment Arms, Inc. from the AR-15 and AK platforms.

Development[]

In the early 2010s, Ryan Croft began working on converting an unknown AK-100 platform firearm chambered in 5.56x45mm to use STANAG magazines. Independent production was later undertaken, creating a modern hybrid of AR-15 and AK weapons. The new design was named Joshua as a reference to the Old Testament.

Joshua Mk5 prototype

Mk5 prototype.

A second model, named Joshua Mk5E, was offered later. This model was modernized, and utilized more features from AR-platform weapons, such as the pistol grip and stock.

Design[]

The Joshua Mk5 is a combination of the AR-15 platform and AK-74M platform. It uses a AKM-styled bolt, carrier, and trigger group. AKM-style pistol grips, and an AKMS-style under-folding stock are fitted. MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rails are provided to mount optics, and span the length to the handguard, which has a four-sided interface. The barrel is threaded for mounting muzzle devices, and comes with an A1-style "birdcage" flash hider by default.

Variants[]

Joshua Mk5
Original model with more AK parts.
Joshua Mk5E
Modernized version with more AR parts.
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