Arsenal SGL21 Legion Izhevsk 7.62x39 Pre-Ban Russian AK-Pattern Rifle, Arsenal Las Vegas Conversion, Wood Furniture, 16.3 in Barrel
This Russian-made Arsenal SGL21 is a Legion Izhevsk conversion by Arsenal Las Vegas, built on an Izhmash/Izhevsk stamped receiver and barrel with the triangle-with-arrow mark. It was imported prior to the 2014 sanctions on Russian Kalashnikovs and features custom-installed wood furniture, an AK-74-style front sight block with muzzle brake, and a left-side AK optics side rail. The bore is excellent with sharp rifling, and the rifle includes a steel 30-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Arsenal SGL21 Legion Izhevsk 7.62x39 rifle
- 1x 30-round steel AK-pattern magazine
- Installed cleaning rod
Built in Russia at Izhevsk (Izhmash) and converted by Arsenal Las Vegas, this SGL21 retains the hallmark stamped-steel receiver with magazine-well dimples and a ribbed top cover. Factory markings include SAIGA, 7,62x39, LEGION IZHEVSK RUSSIA, ARSENAL LAS VEGAS NV USA, the Izhevsk triangle-with-arrow emblem, an oval proof, an 09 stamp, and an additional 157 assembly stamp.
Its pre-ban status is notable: this rifle was imported prior to the 2014 U.S. sanctions that halted Russian Kalashnikov imports. For buyers and collectors, that import window underscores both origin authenticity and limited availability.
The rifle is configured with custom-installed wood furniture: a wood buttstock, a wood lower handguard with palm swell, a wood upper handguard, and a wood pistol grip. The stock includes a rear sling swivel, and the length of pull is 13.0.
Barrel specs include a 16.3 in length, a 1:9.44 twist rate, and an AK-74-style front sight block paired with a muzzle brake/compensator. The action is a semi-automatic, long-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt, and the receiver is stamped steel.
Sighting equipment consists of a protected front post and an adjustable tangent rear sight marked to 1000 m. A left-side AK optics side rail is present, and the rifle retains its installed cleaning rod. Controls include a manual safety. Capacity is 30+1, and this example ships with one steel 30-round magazine.