Izhmash Saiga .223 Rem Semi-Auto Rifle (RAA Pre-Sanctions Import) with Adjustable Stock, 16 inch Barrel, 30+1
This Russian-made Izhmash Saiga in .223 Rem is an RAA-imported, pre-sanctions semi-automatic rifle configured with practical upgrades. It retains Russian factory markings and Cyrillic model legend, runs a proven AK-pattern long-stroke gas system, and comes with a 16 inch barrel and two 30-round magazines, including one Magpul PMAG.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Tapco adjustable buttstock with receiver adapter (installed)
- Slip-on recoil pad for buttstock (installed)
- Aftermarket ventilated polymer handguard with bolt-on Picatinny rail sections at 3, 6, and 12 o'clock (installed)
- Cylindrical muzzle extension/device (installed)
- Aftermarket ribbed polymer pistol grip (installed)
- 2x 30rd magazines (one Magpul PMAG polymer AK-pattern magazine; one polymer AK-pattern magazine, brand not specified)
Built at Izhmash in Izhevsk, Russia, this Saiga was imported by Russian American Armory Company prior to the 2014 sanctions that halted Russian Kalashnikov imports. It is marked "SAIGA .223Rem" on the right side of the receiver and carries Russian factory/proof marks along with the Cyrillic model marking "САЙГА" and the RAA import mark.
The rifle uses a semi-automatic, long-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt. It features a stamped-steel receiver with riveted trunnions and an AKM-type top cover. Controls include a paddle-style magazine release and a manual safety/selector lever with "S" and "F" legends. Detachable box magazines provide a stated capacity of 30+1.
Furniture and setup are tailored for adjustability and control. A Tapco adjustable/collapsible stock on a receiver adapter is installed, paired with a slip-on recoil pad. Length of pull is adjustable to approximately 11 to 14.5 inches. The ribbed U.S.A.-marked polymer pistol grip offers a firm, consistent hold.
Sighting equipment consists of iron sights with an AK-pattern adjustable tangent rear. The rifle has a scope mount and an aftermarket ventilated polymer handguard with elongated slots and bolt-on Picatinny rail sections at 3, 6, and 12 o'clock. A cylindrical muzzle extension/device is installed. Two 30-round magazines are included, one of which is a Magpul PMAG.