Russian Izhmash Saiga-308-1 .308 Win AKM Rifle | 16.3" Chrome-Lined Barrel | Side-Folding Skeleton Stock | TAPCO G2 Trigger | Rare Post-Sanction Import
Built by Izhmash in Russia and no longer importable after the 2014 sanctions, this Saiga-308-1 pairs the proven AKM platform with the hard-hitting .308 Winchester cartridge. Factory-equipped with a chrome-lined, cold-hammer-forged barrel, it offers a combination of durability, compact storage, and increased ballistic performance that makes it stand out to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle exhibits mild signs of use, and no magazine is provided.
What’s Included
- Izhmash Saiga-308-1 rifle with factory side-folding steel skeleton stock and installed TAPCO G2 fire-control group
Russian Saiga rifles chambered in .308 Winchester were imported in far smaller numbers than their 7.62×39 counterparts, and the flow stopped entirely after U.S. sanctions in 2014. That limited supply makes this example especially desirable for anyone looking to add a true Russian AK-pattern .308 to a collection.
The 16.3" chrome-lined, cold-hammer-forged barrel delivers long service life and easier maintenance, while the gas-operated long-stroke piston system retains the reliability that defines the AKM design.
The stamped steel receiver wears its original black enamel finish and includes the standard Russian side-mounted optics rail for quick attachment of compatible mounts.
The installed TAPCO G2 fire-control group provides a smoother, lighter trigger pull than the original Saiga unit. A polymer sport fore-end keeps weight down, and standard AK iron sights—hooded front post and tangent rear—offer familiar sighting.
Russian proof and Rostest conformity stamps remain crisp, underscoring the rifle’s authentic origin and adding to its collector appeal.