Arik 565 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) On my way home from the gun show o stopped at a local gun store to put some money on my layaway. While there I spotted a Saiga x39 long barrel converted with bipod and 1surplus mag for $250. The rifle is a 99 production and is stamped with EAA. It is NOT in excellent condition but looks like a great shooter that has had most of the work done already. $250 The break is welded on (I assume it was done prior to the 04 ban expiration). It was a home job weld but looks to be solid and correctly done if a bit ugly. Original handguard that wobbles a bit, dragonov type stock. The rifle does show wear and use but mostly on the finish. Overall it has the look of not quite a trunk gun but definitely not a occasional range gun. Edited September 18, 2011 by Arik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dayofruin 425 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 For $250 I'd Buy it. Add some proper conversion parts if needed, clean and maybe paint if needed. IMO, it'd be a good investment even if for a trader or to sell for profit. I'd still probably off them $200 just to see if they would do it. But $250 seems fine to me. A friend of mine got a converted .223 for $400 that needed a few parts replaced. Even after fixing it, it was still cheaper than buying a new rifle and converting it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KC913 324 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Shit, if I even saw an unconverted Saiga for that price I would buy it. $250.00 is a steal, converted or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
supertex 242 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 HELL YEAH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'd buy it at $250 conversion bad good or indifferent, I'd just want one with a long barrel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 At $250, you're not lossing much for any gun, go for it and report back to us, lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Im still debating. Been buying too many firearms lately. I already have a Garand, FAL, and a S&W 5946 on layaway and there is this nice CZ85 with night sights and an adjustable rear sight that I want....and...and..and...oh ammo too! The $250 can pay off the S&W or the Garand and almost all of the FAL or it could get me some more 308 or 30-06 ammo. Ahhhhh....I need to hit the lottery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
20nickels 21 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 How long is the barrel? I've never seen one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I don't know I think 20in + break. They only made two types. The common 16in and the seldom seen 20in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Well this rifle will be on the way to my FFL, I'll post pics in a new thread after it arrives Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 By the way I forgot to mention it has a harris, or harris like bipod as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
20nickels 21 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I don't know I think 20in + break. They only made two types. The common 16in and the seldom seen 20in? Interesting. I'm playing with Tech Sights on a Romanian RPK right now. Have not shot it but the sight radius is impressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uzitiger 193 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 If you don't want it at least tell us where the gun shop is at so I can buy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I did. HOG76 bought it..afaik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Well my credit card has been charged, so it must be on the way! I'll post an update in this thread and start a new thread with pictures and let everyone know the details. Thanks again Arik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Finally picked up the rifle today! I am quite happy with it, I will start a new thread in the 7.62 forum and post some pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Cool, Glad you got it I was beginning to worry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Pics and description, http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/71114-the-saga-of-the-250-saiga-pics/page__gopid__690701 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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