Nemo61066 10 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I recently picked up a old Siaga 12 mod 108 I believe. My question is how to tell how old, is there a way to decode serial number? Is this convertable? Worth it? Nemo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I actually prefer the older ones. Look on the left side of the receiver at the stamped markings. There is one shaped like an oval. the last two digits of the year of MFG are stamped there. Also the 1st two digits of the serial... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo61066 10 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 So if I'm reading right, this is from 2000? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schultze13 354 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Yes you are correct it is a 2000 also it is from one of the very early importers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo61066 10 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks for the quick responce. Is this an easy conversion or does this need a smith to cut on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Same as any other. Easy. At that age, it may not have the BHO or cut out for one. This is an optional part and would require a small slot to be made if you want one. That is the only thing of consequence you will find to be different. in the alternative, you can do without, or cut a notch into your safety similar to how Krebs does theirs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 How does it shoot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 topmaul see's the (F 1,0) fixed full choke? That was the first thing I picked out. I was actually thinking about hunting one down. A full view would have been nice, but my guess from the markings is a 22" non threaded fixed full choke barrel with no bho. Back in the day it was sold in the $220 range, those days are gone. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have one of those mine 22 inch barrel just like 6500 RPM said. I did have the barrel threaded the gun is now fitted with a mag well and folding stock. F 1.0 is fixed full choke maybe a little more than full, The manual bolt hold came later. It would be nice to find one that is new in the box condition never fired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo61066 10 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Gonna start the conversion tonight. I bought the G2 trigger and going to modify myself to save $30. I have trigger guard and axis pin plate comming from CSS. As for a stock, I have no clue yet. I going to use a wood AK stock for now till I decide. Still also debating over barrel, cut and thread or leave as is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 The choice is yours, but the fixed full choke guns are fairly uncommon. If anything I might thread externally for a hider/brake. If you do cut the barrel back and have issues with cycling (if this is a 22" barrel), take a look at the gas ports. The first I had came with 3 small ports which might be a bit restrictive on a 18" barrel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo61066 10 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Just got back from range an lunch. The saiga ran perfect (stock puck and gas plug), it ate everything I fed it. 50 rounds of federal #6, 50 rounds of Winchester #6, 25 of Remington #4 and 30 rounds of misc cheap shit bulk box #7 1/2 from Walmart. I won't be able to lift right arm in morning but had a blast! Now on to the conversion. Edited November 25, 2012 by Nemo61066 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Looks like the way my 108 was setup before I hacked on it. IF you take the barrel back to thread it you will have to do gas work by enlarging the ports. Depending on your skill it may be a handful. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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