Izhmash Saiga 5.45x39 Semi-Auto Rifle - Russian-Made, Cold Hammer-Forged Chrome-Lined 16.3 in Barrel, Pre-Sanctions RWC Import, Original Sporter Configuration
Made in Russia by Izhmash, this Saiga 5.45x39 is an original, unconverted sporter configuration with the rearward trigger position and Monte Carlo-style stock. It is an RWC Group import from the final U.S. wave before the 2014 sanctions, and it retains its Russian/Izhmash proofs and Cyrillic model marking 'САЙГА'. The 16.3-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel and excellent bore condition set this example apart, and it comes with six magazines plus the original box and an installed sling.
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: The original matte black phosphate finish is well-preserved with only light handling marks and minor thinning on high edges and near the safety selector. The 16.3-inch chrome-lined barrel presents a mirror-bright bore with crisp rifling. The action cycles properly. The original black polymer furniture remains sound with no notable scratches or dings.
What's Included
- Original box
- Adjustable padded nylon sling (installed)
- Aftermarket extended magazine-release paddle (installed)
- Five 30-round polymer AK-74 pattern magazines
- One 10-round polymer AK-74 pattern magazine
- Magazine notes: polymer AK-74 pattern; mix of standard-length and compact-length bodies
Built at Izhmash in Russia, this Saiga 5.45x39 retains factory markings including Russian/Izhmash proofs and the Cyrillic model designation 'САЙГА'. It carries the RWC Group LLC, Tullytown PA import mark, tying it to the last U.S. imports prior to the 2014 sanctions.
It remains in its original, unconverted sporter configuration with the rearward trigger position. The rifle features a fixed Monte Carlo-style polymer stock with a checkered wrist (14.0 in length of pull) and a matching polymer fore-end. A right-side safety/selector lever and an aftermarket extended paddle-style magazine release are installed. A front sling swivel stud is present; no cleaning rod is included.
The 16.3-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel is crowned, and the iron sights consist of an AK front sight post and a tangent rear sight leaf. A rail is present. The stamped-steel receiver wears a durable black phosphate finish.
Listed capacity is 30+1. This example includes six magazines (five 30-round and one 10-round), the original box, and an installed adjustable padded nylon sling—useful, concrete adds that complement the rifle’s Russian-made provenance and pre-sanctions import status.