Delray Beach, Fla. –– Century Arms, North America's premier manufacturer of the AK-47 rifle, has announced a limited edition of their new, 100% American Made, AK-47 semi-automatic sporting rifle, the RAS47. The limited edition model includes the premium features of the standard model RAS47, but features lustrous, high-quality walnut wood furniture. The rifle was unveiled at this year's NRA's Annual Meetings in Louisville, Kentucky on May 20th as a summer special limited edition.

The lustrous, oil finished walnut stocks give the rifles an enhanced look while still providing a traditional feel. Each unit comes equipped with the smooth, crisp RAK-1 Enhanced Trigger Group, a chrome moly 4150 nitride-treated barrel for durability and weather resistance, larger T-shaped magazine catch, and are compatible with standard AKM furniture, which allows users to easily drop-in any standard AKM stocks.

"While the Red Army Standard RAS47 is a rugged, reliable AK-47, that doesn't mean it can't be beautiful as well," said Jacob Herman, Century Arms director of business development. "We wanted to offer a special run of the RAS47 with the addition of high-end walnut furniture for the AK enthusiast looking for something special."

A very limited number of these rifles will be available through major distributors and retailers with an MSRP of $699.99. The RAS47 is also available in three standard configurations, the RAS47 Wood Rifle that sports an attractive blonde maple stock ($699.99 MSRP), the RAS47 Magpul MOE Rifle with a Magpul MOE AK stock, pistol grip and handguard ($749.99 MSRP), and the RAS47 Magpul Zuhkov with Magpul's Zhukov-S stock, MOE AK pistol grip and Zhukov handguard ($899.99 MSRP). For more information, visit www.CenturyArms.com.