Probably a dumba$$ question, but here goes

[shortyd044 1]

I'm still in the process of modifying my Saiga and have been researching the various markings and dozens of pictures. On the front trunion right before the serial number of my "08" 7.62 it has an arrow/triangle stamp which I can't seem to find on other pics. Any significance with that? Also, has anyone checked the thickness of their receivers? Mine's a consistent 1.35 mm and not the 1.05 mm I was expecting. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

[physicsnerd 139]

Is that thickness with the finish or without? It may be that 300 microns is the additive thickness of the finish on both sides of the receiver.

[icefire 10]

I'm still in the process of modifying my Saiga and have been researching the various markings and dozens of pictures. On the front trunion right before the serial number of my "08" 7.62 it has an arrow/triangle stamp which I can't seem to find on other pics. Any significance with that? Also, has anyone checked the thickness of their receivers? Mine's a consistent 1.35 mm and not the 1.05 mm I was expecting. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

 

The Triangle with the arrow in it is the Izhmash factory stamp. it means your rifle was made at the factory plant in Russia. All saigas have this stamp, other stamps on saigas are mostly importer stamps, except the caliber, and Russian inspection stamp. (Looks like a big 'c' with something in it).

[shortyd044 1]

Is that thickness with the finish or without? It may be that 300 microns is the additive thickness of the finish on both sides of the receiver.

I was wondering the same thing. It is the thickness with the finish, but I was thinking that almost a third of a mm might be much as far as paint goes. But what do I know? Thanks for the reply.