Izhmash Saiga 7.62x39 AKM-Pattern Semi-Auto Rifle, RWC Pre-Sanction Import, 16.3 Inch Chrome-Lined Barrel, CAA Conversion, TAPCO G2, 5x 30-Rd Mags
This Russian-made Izhmash Saiga 7.62x39 stands out as an RWC-imported, pre-sanction rifle that has been converted from its sporter configuration to an AK-style layout. It features a chrome-lined bore and chamber, a stamped AKM-pattern receiver with dimples, and a non-threaded, plain-crowned 16.3 inch barrel. The rifle is outfitted with CAA furniture, a TAPCO G2 trigger, and comes with five 30-round magazines.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the pictures for details.
What’s Included
- Izhmash Saiga 7.62x39 semi-automatic rifle
- 5x 30-round polymer waffle-pattern AK-type magazines
- CAA UPG pistol grip (installed)
- CAA vertical foregrip (installed)
- CAA telescoping stock with cheekpiece (installed)
- Polymer railed handguard set with accessory rails (installed)
- TAPCO G2 trigger (installed)
- Extended magazine release paddle (installed)
- AR-style receiver-end stock tube/adapter (installed)
Built on a stamped AKM-pattern receiver with dimples, this Saiga retains the proven long-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt, a 90-degree gas block, and a long gas tube. The receiver carries Izhmash triangle-arrow logos and Russian proof marks, along with the Cyrillic marking "САЙГА."
The 16.3 inch barrel has a non-threaded, plain-crowned muzzle and features chrome lining in both the bore and chamber. This configuration provides durability and ease of maintenance. The rifle’s finish is a black protective enamel over phosphate.
This example was converted from sporter configuration to an AK-style layout using quality aftermarket components. It wears CAA furniture including a UPG pistol grip, a vertical foregrip, and a telescoping stock with cheekpiece on an AR-style receiver-end tube/adapter. A polymer ventilated handguard with integral top and bottom accessory rails and an extended paddle-style magazine release are installed.
Sighting is via standard AK iron sights: an AK post front sight in the front sight block and an adjustable tangent rear. A TAPCO G2 trigger is installed. The rifle is chambered in 7.62x39 with a listed capacity of 30+1 and includes five 30-round magazines.
Imported by RWC Group LLC, Tullytown PA, this rifle entered the U.S. prior to the 2014 sanctions on Russian Kalashnikov imports. The receiver shows a "13" mark adjacent to Russian proofs consistent with early-2010s proofing. The bolt carrier top is stamped "285."