[1st Saiga 12, what do I have??]

11 minutes ago, csspecs said:

922R was primarily made for importers and manufacturers.. And I would point out that no one is checking this stuff since the law would most likely get struck down in court for several reasons.. So really nothing to worry about..

The 922R information is kinda dated and in my opinion was overblown to sell "compliance parts"

 

But just for the heck of it, let's imagine we care about 922r:

It's normally stated that the Saiga-12 has 15 counted parts, goal is 10 or less imported counted parts.. Three are in the magazine, one is in the stock, I think that stock is USA made, odds are the rail is as well and it is counted, The muzzle device is added, so if it is imported then you need to either remove it or swap another part. If it says USA you are good to go on that part as well. Odds are you are at or below 10 counted parts and are good to go with all magazines made in the USA, which is most of the ones on the market, and all of the ones that are not stupid expensive.

I make the steel ones..

Thanks! 

This is the kind of info I was looking for. Now to find some mags. Not sure what to do with this, other than a range toy. 

[1st Saiga 12, what do I have??]

So I inherited this from a family member who passed.  His kids weren't "gun" people, so I acquired it. I have more than my fair share of experience with the AR platform, but I've never been an AK guy or shotgun guy. 

 

I've done a little research, but I can't find much. My questions are:

 

1. I can tell this isn't "converted" but is it stock from the factory like this, or are the stock and muzzle brake aftermarket? 

 

2. I didn't get any magazines. With this not being "converted", am I limited to which mags to buy? 

 

Photos (hopefully this link works)

Any other info is appreciated.