I luckily found one unfired. It was an older gentleman selling it. He bought it because they weren’t gonna be imported anymore. Amazing craftsmanship on these rifles
TGI (Tennessee Guns International) They had some really nice combloc firearms. I have an early factory /26\ SKS from TGI. They ended up getting shut down by aft/ atf. Allegedly, illegally importing full auto ak’s … 🤷🏻 You can lookup the news clips about it. It was quite the buzz here locally at the time. Great rifle you scored there! Definitely a nice little piece of ak history.
I have two Saiga 308s in different barrel sizes. I moved the FCG forward and installed the pistol grips. I need to do the front end conversion but never trusted myself to do them. Still on my to do list.
I have the same rifle from 2003 which I converted myself using parts from Carolina Shooter Supply. I paired it with an Eotech XPS-2 and 3X magnifier via side mount rail. Super accurate and can knock out clothes pins from 50 yards away.
The only issue mine has from conversion or any modification is that the rivet hole for the trigger pin was wallowed out so the new trigger pin was moving around on that side. I ended up getting the machinist at the gun shop I worked at at the time to make a bushing for it. I JB Welded it on from the inside and so far it holds. I just need to shoot it some to verify it's strength but I don't have any worries.
Thats the exact same saiga i have. But my grip is different. Mine has the molot grip and they didnt molest my safety lever. Only paid $300 back in the day. The only thing i did to it was added a zhukov folding stock. Oh and my front sight is pinned not dimpled. Its one i will never part with.
I think the stipple is there to cover up the "Please read owner's manuel before use" engraving. My Saiga (imported by EAA Corp in Florida) came with that horrible engraving on the side that Im going to cover up one day lol.
I have a 2003 model that came with “Dragonav” stock. Changed it out a couple times,it’s got a ViLTOR stock on it now. Wish I wouldn’t have sold that stock though. But it’s been gone through in th last 12 years,go to rifle
I bought one in '03, haven't done much other than a tapco folding stock, only a few 100 rounds thru her. I've been looking up the value and keep getting different prices. Does anyone know of an accurate value, I paid $333.
With the increasing demand for 5.56 AKM in the USA, the Saiga 223's are just going to go up in value. Actually all the Saiga guns will go up in value. Buy them when you find them. Lol
Been playing Metro Exodus again lately. So I've got a bit of a thing for Russian stuff at the moment. The hand guard of the rifle is really awesome looking. Handcrafted looking than machine stamped and utilitarian.
Tell us you’ve never owned a Saiga without telling us you’ve never owned a Saiga. Dont get me wrong, WASR is not bad, but a Saiga is simply just better.
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Note: there was no mag well conversion. Izmash cut the magwell and placed the mag catch. I was confused.
I luckily found one unfired. It was an older gentleman selling it. He bought it because they weren’t gonna be imported anymore. Amazing craftsmanship on these rifles
TGI (Tennessee Guns International) They had some really nice combloc firearms. I have an early factory /26\ SKS from TGI.
They ended up getting shut down by aft/ atf. Allegedly, illegally importing full auto ak’s … 🤷🏻 You can lookup the news clips about it. It was quite the buzz here locally at the time. Great rifle you scored there! Definitely a nice little piece of ak history.
Thanks for the info!
I knew about RWI but didn't know about tgi. Good thing atf exist. Otherwise life would be great!
That's a beautiful piece my dude!
Thanks! Very pleased to acquire one again!
I have two Saiga 308s in different barrel sizes. I moved the FCG forward and installed the pistol grips. I need to do the front end conversion but never trusted myself to do them. Still on my to do list.
I have the same rifle from 2003 which I converted myself using parts from Carolina Shooter Supply. I paired it with an Eotech XPS-2 and 3X magnifier via side mount rail. Super accurate and can knock out clothes pins from 50 yards away.
Nice!
What are these Saigas worth nowadays? I have one (professionally converted) but no clue what they fetch now
@@Badlanders214 uhhh the sportes are probably $800 and the partials might be in the mid thous? Mine were all hundres, so no clue
The only issue mine has from conversion or any modification is that the rivet hole for the trigger pin was wallowed out so the new trigger pin was moving around on that side. I ended up getting the machinist at the gun shop I worked at at the time to make a bushing for it. I JB Welded it on from the inside and so far it holds. I just need to shoot it some to verify it's strength but I don't have any worries.
I still have mine. I converted it the week I got it.
Thats the exact same saiga i have. But my grip is different. Mine has the molot grip and they didnt molest my safety lever. Only paid $300 back in the day. The only thing i did to it was added a zhukov folding stock. Oh and my front sight is pinned not dimpled. Its one i will never part with.
I think the stipple is there to cover up the "Please read owner's manuel before use" engraving. My Saiga (imported by EAA Corp in Florida) came with that horrible engraving on the side that Im going to cover up one day lol.
I think they were previous importer markings, and when they changed hands, they were covered up.
I heard the stippling part is where the original importer fell through and they had to grind it off
Yep! I saw there were some Russian American Arms Co stamps.
Heck yeah dude love to see it. I hear da baby goo gooing and ga gaing too lol
Skrt skrt
I have a 2003 model that came with “Dragonav” stock. Changed it out a couple times,it’s got a ViLTOR stock on it now. Wish I wouldn’t have sold that stock though. But it’s been gone through in th last 12 years,go to rifle
I bought one in '03, haven't done much other than a tapco folding stock, only a few 100 rounds thru her. I've been looking up the value and keep getting different prices. Does anyone know of an accurate value, I paid $333.
About $800
got one for around 900 looks like you made a good investment or i was ripped off
My next rifle will be an AK, for sure! I have enough AR’s! Congrats man!
Yes. They are great
My best friend has an amazing AK, he says it kicks like a mule. I’d prob put a high quality muzzle brake on it to tame it
@@JR-yz7de i recommend getting a zastava or a sam series. The sam7 is the smoothest and nicest ak.
Where did u get that rifle
Online. Gunbroker.
@@Leman.Russ.6thLegion good pick up and nice collection sir
@@lynbertjohnson1948 thanks man. I have another one I got from a pawn for $650 like 2 months ago. There's deals
Sweet rifle.
But I’d buy one if they were still cheap.
With the increasing demand for 5.56 AKM in the USA, the Saiga 223's are just going to go up in value. Actually all the Saiga guns will go up in value. Buy them when you find them. Lol
Got to have those cheap compost cardboard boxes guys remember it adds $200 to every rifle!!!🤣🤣
Wait. This IS preban lmfao
I got one of these brand new for $650 before Obama put sanctions on Russia
Thanks obama.
SaaaaaaaaaaaGa
Been playing Metro Exodus again lately. So I've got a bit of a thing for Russian stuff at the moment. The hand guard of the rifle is really awesome looking. Handcrafted looking than machine stamped and utilitarian.
Yeh. I love Aks. They look cool but function better.
Still spending your mommy and daddys money
No. But i have both instead of two dads, the way you do.
@@Leman.Russ.6thLegion true
@@KB-kw8ni poopy man. Poopy man!
Wasr is better....
Lmfao
wasr4lyfe
Tell us you’ve never owned a Saiga without telling us you’ve never owned a Saiga.
Dont get me wrong, WASR is not bad, but a Saiga is simply just better.
@@xCARBOMBx heresy
Nope