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Saiga
« on: March 03, 2024, 08:15:32 AM »
My Grandfather passed away last year.  My Dad's Dad.  I knew he had a safe full of precious metals and firearms and everything that would go with each.  The trust was going to liquidate the arsenal to a local gun dealer.  I am sure the offer was only a third of the value so I offered the same amount and purchased the entire lot from the family trust. 

Anyway here's a little gem I took out and it handled the buckshot that we loaded into the mags.  I did not try any other loads.  Used 2 American 10 round mags, the original 5 round mag is still in the bag which is in the box they came in.



There's a little tape on one part.  Not sure what\when it was put on for?



Maybe someone here can help me out.  An old friend has the American Kolishnakov varient with AK pistol grip furniture.  Can my Russian get similar furniture?  It isn't like my MAK too in the way stock is mounted to receiver.     
(I am going to dig up a photo of his 12 after an old phone charges up)

Also thinking of a brake for it. 
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Re: Saiga
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2024, 10:42:24 AM »
You can convert them like the rifle calibers I think, it means removing the trigger guard and moving the trigger forward.  There were also some  adapter type stocks with a built in grip at one time.
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Re: Saiga
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2024, 05:55:54 PM »
It is very possible to convert to standard AK pistol grip configuration.  Like Onepoint said, you'll have to replace some parts and remove the plate that is at the bottom of the receiver.  You should check out the Saiga12 forums, discussion of conversions and different configurations makes up a large portion of the discussion there.  In fact there are several threads that discuss step by step how to do it for both the shotgun and rifle.  The one I remember is by a member called Sheikh Yerbouti ( :) ).  Yes, it's a colorful group of guys. 
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Re: Saiga
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2024, 08:17:41 PM »
We did a lot of discussion on conversions here too for that matter, might pay to search. 

I remember Sheikh yerbouti too!  :)
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Re: Saiga
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2024, 08:52:45 PM »
Is that tape on the receiver or an etching?
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Re: Saiga
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2024, 09:52:22 PM »
Is that tape on the receiver or an etching?

Etching most likely.  Saigas changed importers part way through.  Old importer needed to be crossed out and a new importer added.  I had a couple like that.

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Re: Saiga
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2024, 09:56:50 PM »
Maybe someone here can help me out.  An old friend has the American Kolishnakov varient with AK pistol grip furniture.  Can my Russian get similar furniture?  It isn't like my MAK too in the way stock is mounted to receiver.     

Converting Saigas was a popular pastime back a decade or so ago.  You can do it yourself if you're good with metal.  If you're not good with metal, get someone to do it for you so you don't F-it up.

The "AK47 Kit-Build Discussion" forum here should have plenty of reference material for you.

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Re: Saiga
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2024, 08:28:50 PM »
Is that tape on the receiver or an etching?

Etching most likely.  Saigas changed importers part way through.  Old importer needed to be crossed out and a new importer added.  I had a couple like that.

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That's what I though. I had both....before the boating accident.
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Re: Saiga
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2024, 11:32:41 AM »
Is that tape on the receiver or an etching?

Etching most likely.  Saigas changed importers part way through.  Old importer needed to be crossed out and a new importer added.  I had a couple like that.

Larry

That's what I though. I had both....before the boating accident.

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