SaigaNoobie 66 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Just stumbled upon a Kalashnikov USA import Saiga-12. It looks brand new, like it's never been fired.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bayonet lug 1 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 (edited) My s308 was imported by them. Its a 2000 SN 76**. Show us some pics. Edited December 13, 2008 by bayonet lug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Sorry about the Blurry photo. Now how about a profile shot: Heck, family photo: (Not Pictured Saiga .308v21) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bayonet lug 1 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 wow thats got to be an early iz108. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) It is an early 108. My two newer S12s start H07242XXXX But the IZ108 starts 004005XX . . . no "H" before the Ser# Now the conundrum.... I have 3 S12s.... do I sell one? And if so, which? It's cool having the 108 and a KUSA import.... Since it's a 108, low #, and has the rib sight unlike my converted 109 which is everything else, new, pistol sight, etc. . . . Decisions decisions... Edited December 14, 2008 by SaigaNoobie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbles 23 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 It's the season of giving.. and I only have one S12!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 You should probably sell or trade the non converted 109. Oh, and I'm putting in an order for one of those guards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hrm, tis the season of giving huh? Well I've already given an S12 away as a gift once before... I'll think about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bayonet lug 1 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 But dont forget its better to have it and not need it............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 LOL I have 3, and i don't NEED 2 . . . BUT on the other hand, having 2 S12s as backup for the other ppl in my group if TSHTF is promising. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acercanto 6 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 That doesn't count as giving one away! I'm onto you! Acer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaNoobie 66 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 lol. No but I did give one to my Friend as a wedding gift! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chevalier 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Hi All- I just picked up my first Saiga-12. Like SaigaNoobie, my appears to be an early IZ108 as well. Based on the serial number I think mine is even earlier. It appears to be NIB and has all of the documentation and the facotry mag is still wrapped in the brown paper. Oh yeah...the price was nice as well.... I haven't shot it yet, but unlike what others have reported, the stock seems very secure. Given the barrel, I'm not sure it makes sense to do a significant conversion. I was just thinking pistol grip, stock, and trigger, but not sure if that really makes sense. Does anyone think that there will be a market for unmolested older IZ108s? Aside from the 922r issues, will the AGP or Surefire mags work in this model? Thanks for having such a great forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illEagle 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 A wise man once said: He who dies with the most toys wins! KEEP IT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Given the barrel, I'm not sure it makes sense to do a significant conversion. Not sure what you mean by this. I was just thinking pistol grip, stock, and trigger, but not sure if that really makes sense. Does anyone think that there will be a market for unmolested older IZ108s? After the AWB, converted guns will double in value whereas unconverted guns will not. The unconverted Saiga is actually more "molested" than the converted model, imo. The converted gun is closer to the original Russian gun in form and function. Aside from the 922r issues, will the AGP or Surefire mags work in this model? Yeah they work but it would be illegal to do so. Edited January 24, 2009 by BobAsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 why would it be illegal? If the IZ-108 has only 13 counted parts for 922r, then wouldn't adding a USA made mag bring the total parts-count down to 10, therefore being legal still? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1mile50 102 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 why would it be illegal? If the IZ-108 has only 13 counted parts for 922r, then wouldn't adding a USA made mag bring the total parts-count down to 10, therefore being legal still? SaigaNoobie and I have discussed this. I was lucky enough to buy this S-12, and am very happy with the deal. A hi-cap mag should be OK in this instance, because the barrel is not threaded on this Kalashnikov USA S-12. We are doing the conversion early next month. I am going to get the 22" barrel cut down to 18.25" and have it threaded for internal chokes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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