Izhmash Saiga 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, Russian Sporter Configuration, US Sporting Goods Inc. Import
This Izhmash Saiga is a Russian-made, AK-pattern semi-auto rifle in sporter configuration, marked "SAIGA" and "САЙГА" on the receiver. It is stamped "MADE IN RUSSIA BY IZHMASH" and carries the importer marking "US Sporting Goods Inc. / Rockledge, FL". Features include a stamped AK-type receiver with a riveted trunnion, synthetic fixed stock and forend/handguard, open iron sights, and a paddle-style magazine release.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows light signs of wear and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- 1x detachable Saiga-pattern polymer 10-round magazine marked "7.62x39" (logo/markings visible)
Built around a gas-operated long-stroke piston system with a rotating bolt, this Saiga uses familiar AK-style controls including a right-side safety/selector lever and right-side charging handle. The paddle-style magazine release supports detachable Saiga-pattern magazines, and the included magazine is marked "7.62x39".
The sporter configuration is set up with a fixed synthetic buttstock and a synthetic forend/handguard, with an integrated semi-pistol-grip style stock shape. Sling attachment points are visible, and the length of pull is listed as 13.5.
Sighting is handled by open iron sights consisting of a hooded/protected front post and a rear tangent/leaf sight with range markings. The barrel length is stated as 16.3.
Markings include the receiver model designations "SAIGA" and "САЙГА", along with "MADE IN RUSSIA BY IZHMASH" and the importer stamp "US Sporting Goods Inc. / Rockledge, FL". Additional marks noted include an oval mark resembling "PC/РС" with "MX03" beneath, plus an emblem-like mark with "09" beneath. A short cylindrical ported/vented muzzle device is present, but the attachment method and threading are not determinable from the provided information.