Russian Izhevsk Saiga Legion AK AKM 7.62x39mm 16.25” Semi Automatic Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,175.00
LSB#: LSB260304NM003
Make: Legion Izhevsk, Russia
Model: Saiga
Serial Number: H02105010
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Long Stroke Piston, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 16.25″, 18.25” with muzzle
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post with protective wings. The rear sight is a square notched leaf sliding sight escalator with flip up night sights. The left side of the receiver has a side mounting rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a two piece synthetic with the sporter buttstock, grooved forend and smooth buttplate.There is light handling wear. There are light scratches throughout. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock set rates in about Finecondition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and operational wear. There are a few light scratches throughout. There is operational wear from the safety switch. The screw heads are sharp and rivets are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Kalashnikov Concern Saiga rifle, produced at the Izhevsk Arsenal and imported under the Legion name, is a civilian sporting adaptation of the AKM pattern. Built on the same long-stroke gas piston system that made the Kalashnikov design famous, the Saiga retains the core reliability and durability of its military counterpart while incorporating a sporterized stock configuration to meet import requirements. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, introduced in the 1940s, the rifle delivers proven intermediate-cartridge performance with manageable recoil and broad availability, making it one of the most widely used calibers in the world.
This example presents in strong overall condition, retaining nearly all of its original finish with only light handling and operational wear visible, including typical finish wear from the safety selector. The synthetic sporter stock remains in fine condition with minor surface marks but no structural issues, maintaining its factory configuration. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, and the rifle retains its standard AK-pattern sighting system, including the adjustable front post and tangent rear sight, along with a left-side optics rail for mounting. Altogether, this Izhevsk-produced Saiga represents a well-maintained example of a Russian-made civilian AK-pattern rifle with direct lineage to one of the most recognized firearm designs in history. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P