Saiga Legion SGL21 7.62×39 16″ Semi Automatic AK47 AKM Platform Rifle 2009
SOLD FOR: $1,975.00
LSB#: LSB250527BC013
Make: Izhmash (now Kalashnikov Concern), Russia / Arsenal Inc., Las Vegas
Model: SGL21
Serial Number: L09127448
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long-Stroke Gas Piston, Rotating Bolt, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 16″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post with protective wings. The rear sight is an adjustable U notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle features a synthetic buttstock, plastic buttplate, checkered pistol grip and serrated forend. The LOP is 12.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are faint handling marks present. The stock rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original finish. The balance of the finish shows only faint handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent 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: This rifle includes one 10-round magazine and a bolt on fin grip paddle.
Our Assessment: The Saiga SGL21 is widely considered one of the finest civilian-legal AKM-pattern rifles ever imported into the United States, and this example is no exception. Built in the Izhmash factory—the same plant that manufactured the original Kalashnikov rifles for the Soviet military—the SGL21 is a true Russian AK beneath the surface, converted and imported with correct 922(r) compliance by Arsenal Inc. in Las Vegas. The result is a semiautomatic AKM that features cold-hammer forged components, a chrome-lined barrel, and military-spec trunnions and rivet patterns, all true to form and function.
Unlike many commercial clones, the SGL21 was built using proper military tooling and features, offering unmatched durability and authenticity. Collectors will recognize the value of its Russian manufacture and limited importation window, especially considering current sanctions that have indefinitely halted the supply of Izhmash rifles into the U.S. As a post-ban rifle, it retains a clean aesthetic and excellent mechanical pedigree. For shooters, it offers modern ergonomics and the rugged reliability that AKs are renowned for.
Whether you’re a collector seeking a crown jewel of post-Soviet Kalashnikov production or a shooter who wants a combat-proven platform with premium pedigree, the SGL21 delivers. With its pristine bore, near-flawless finish, and Arsenal conversion, this rifle represents one of the best examples of Russian AKs ever offered on the American market. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C.
