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Saiga Saiga .223 5.56 NATO 16.5-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

Izhmash Saiga sporter in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. Same sporter configuration as 7.62 variant. Sanctioned 2014.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 2005, Russia

Weight: 7.5 oz

Overall length: 37"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Sporting