Izhmash Saiga 5.45x39 AK-74 Pattern Semi-Auto Rifle, 16 inch Barrel, Russian FIME Import, Matte Black
This Russian-made Izhmash Saiga in 5.45x39 is configured in the AK-74 pattern and imported by FIME Group. It features a 16-inch barrel, stamped receiver with magwell dimples, and correct AK-74/100–pattern gas system with a 90° gas block. The rifle includes a U.S.-made two-chamber AK-74-type muzzle brake, a U.S.-marked polymer lower handguard, and AK-pattern iron sights with Cyrillic graduations. U.S. importation of Russian-made Saiga rifles ended in 2014, adding clear context to this example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall, with minor scratches and blemishes visible on exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- 1x 30-round magazine
- Original box
- Paperwork
Built at Izhmash and marked "MADE IN RUSSIA BY IZHMASH," this Saiga carries the Izhevsk arrow-in-triangle and additional circular/star proof marks. The receiver is marked "SAIGA 5,45x39," and the import mark reads "FIME GROUP LAS VEGAS NV USA." The bolt carrier is stamped "849," matching the receiver suffix.
The rifle follows the AK-74 pattern with a stamped steel receiver featuring magwell dimples and a ribbed top cover. Its gas system mirrors the AK-74/100 layout with a 90° gas block and an AK-74–style front sight base with detent plunger. Sights include a post front and an AK-pattern tangent rear sight with Cyrillic graduations.
Furniture is polymer throughout, with a fixed stock, a polymer pistol grip, and a ribbed polymer handguard. The lower handguard is U.S.-marked, and a U.S.-made two-chamber AK-74–type muzzle brake is installed. The overall finish is matte black on the stamped steel receiver.
Chambered in 5.45x39mm, this semi-automatic rifle operates via a long-stroke gas piston with a rotating bolt. The 16-inch barrel and 30+1 capacity align with the AK-74 platform configuration, and the length of pull measures 12.5 inches. As a FIME Group import from Russia, it represents a configuration and origin no longer imported after 2014.