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Izhmash Saiga 7.62x51

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Russian Saiga in 7.62x51mm NATO for the hunting market. Sporting thumbhole stock.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 7.62x51mm

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 1999, Russia

Weight: 7.8 oz

Overall length: 37"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Civilian, Hunting, Collector