Re: saiga 7.62x39 by izhmash (AK Site. WWWBoard)

Re: saiga 7.62x39 by izhmash
Author: Draymun	©	December 10, 2002 at 09:32:12
in reply to: Re: saiga 7.62x39 by izhmash* posted by Radio-Active on November 10, 2002 at 02:47:52*

On the subject of the Hesse model 47, it was originally a saiga hunting rifle that was reconverted to the AKM pistol grip configuration by Hesse (actually I think they sub it out to a shop). The Saiga rifle is essentially a AK-century series that Izhmash converted to this "hunting rifle" configuration in order to be able to sell it into the US as a 100% russian made gun.
I.e. no high cap mag, no pistol grip, no flash suppressor.

In order for Hesse to be able to convert it back into an
AK-103, they had to replace certain components with US made
parts in order to comply with our assault weapon laws.

I own a Saiga 7.62 and its a fine plinker.

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> On the subject of the Hesse model 47, it was originally a saiga hunting rifle that was reconverted to the AKM pistol grip configuration by Hesse (actually I think they sub it out to a shop). The Saiga rifle is essentially a AK-century series that Izhmash converted to this "hunting rifle" configuration in order to be able to sell it into the US as a 100% russian made gun. > I.e. no high cap mag, no pistol grip, no flash suppressor. > > In order for Hesse to be able to convert it back into an > AK-103, they had to replace certain components with US made > parts in order to comply with our assault weapon laws. > > I own a Saiga 7.62 and its a fine plinker.
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