Olympic Arms OA-93 7.62x39mm 9” Barrel Semi-Auto Pistol & 2x Mags
SOLD FOR: $1,900.00
LSB#: LSB260412RR028
Make: Olympic Arms
Model: OA-93
Serial Number: OP 0175
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Direct Impingement, fed by Detachable Box Magazines.
Barrel Length: 9”, Threaded with a four prong muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The top of the receiver has a picatinny rail section.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This pistol comes with a knurled tubular aluminum handguard and a serrated polymer pistol grip w/ storage door. There are light to moderate handling marks, focused on the handguard. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this furniture set is in Good to Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 2x 30rd magazines in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Black Anodized, Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some faint stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 92% of its original finish. There are moderate to heavy scratches and moderate handling marks throughout. The action has light wear and the charging channel has light marring. There are a few small spots of surface rust on the gas block and barrel. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall this pistol is in Good + condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. The magazines are difficult to seat into the magwell.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 2x Magazines, paperwork.
Our Assessment: The Olympic Arms OA-93 is one of the most distinctive and unconventional AR-pattern pistols produced during the modern sporting rifle era. Unlike traditional AR-pattern firearms, the OA-93 utilized a unique recoil system mounted above the barrel that eliminated the need for a receiver extension and buffer tube. This innovative arrangement resulted in a compact and highly recognizable firearm that stood apart from conventional AR pistols. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, a cartridge with a long military history and reputation for dependable performance, the OA-93 combined substantial power with an unusually compact footprint. This example remains in good plus overall condition, retaining approximately 92% of its original finish with visible handling wear, scattered scratches, and localized oxidation on the barrel and gas block. The bore remains strong, showing bright surfaces and sharp rifling with only minor copper fouling present, supporting its 9 out of 10 rating. The tubular aluminum handguard exhibits the majority of the cosmetic wear, while the polymer grip remains structurally sound. The pistol includes two magazines and accompanying paperwork. Of note, the magazines require additional effort to seat properly in the magazine well, a condition prospective owners should carefully consider.
Altogether, this Olympic Arms OA-93 represents an increasingly uncommon example of a unique approach to AR-pattern pistol design. Its compact 9-inch barrel, 7.62x39mm chambering, bufferless operating arrangement, and distinctive profile make it one of the more unusual AR-derived firearms encountered on today’s market. As interest in niche and historically significant AR-pattern variants continues to grow, the OA-93 remains a noteworthy example of Olympic Arms’ innovative engineering efforts. -R.E.