Olympic Arms OA-93 7.62x39mm 9” Barrel Semi-Auto Pistol & 2x Mags
SOLD FOR: $1,825.00
LSB#: LSB260412RR029
Make: Olympic Arms
Model: OA-93
Serial Number: OP 0158
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 fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its original finish. There are moderate scratches and light 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. There is light discoloration throughout. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall this pistol is in Very 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 in the magwell.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 2x Magazines, paperwork.
Our Assessment: The Olympic Arms OA-93 is one of the most distinctive AR-pattern pistols produced during the late 20th century, notable for its unique recoil system mounted above the barrel that eliminated the need for a traditional receiver extension and buffer tube. This innovative arrangement allowed Olympic Arms to create a compact rifle-caliber pistol with a profile unlike conventional AR-pattern firearms. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, a cartridge best known for its extensive military service worldwide, the OA-93 offered considerably more projectile mass than the standard 5.56 NATO chambering while retaining the familiar controls and operation of the AR platform. This example remains in very good overall condition, retaining approximately 95% of its original finish with moderate handling wear, scattered scratches, and minor discoloration visible throughout. The bore remains strong, showing bright surfaces and sharp rifling with only minor 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 be aware of.
Altogether, this Olympic Arms OA-93 represents an unusual and increasingly collectible variation of the AR-pattern pistol concept. Its compact 9-inch barrel, bufferless operating arrangement, 7.62x39mm chambering, and distinctive profile separate it from conventional AR pistols and highlight Olympic Arms’ innovative approach to firearm design. As surviving examples become less common, the OA-93 continues to attract interest from collectors seeking unique and historically significant developments in the evolution of AR-pattern firearms. -R.E.