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Saiga Saiga .223 .223 Rem 16.3-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Russian Saiga .223 sporting rifle. Saiga line derived from AK-74 in .223 Rem.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .223 Rem

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 1999, Russia

Weight: 75.2 oz

Overall length: 36.8"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Sporting/Collection