i got and shot her

[preokc]

got my saiga 12 friday. went and shot her sunday. she ran flawlessly on 1 with cheap game loads.

i learned its an earlier gun from 99. gun appears to have been fired little by the wear and impact points.i measered the barrel and it appears to be 18 and 7/16ths inches long.

here's pics of the stamps. any info much appreciated!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/preokc/MVC-866S.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/preokc/MVC-875S.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/preokc/MVC-874S.jpg

[integratedj]

Nice score on one of the first to be brought in. I saw your post over at S12.com as well. All you need now is a conversion done to it and a couple 8 rds and you are good to go.
IJ

Edit: I would strongly suggest a black blackjackbuffer for it. It helped mine out a lot, especially with heavier loads and Slugs.
IJ

[Shep]

Congratulations! Looks like it may have once been a full choke, 22" barrel model. I'll second integratedj's suggestion of a Blackjack buffer, it's a must have as far as I'm concerned.


Shep

[gun papa]

Later models came with bolt hold open devices and threaded barrels. I cant tell if your barrel is threaded. papa

[Dweezil]

Won't that impress the boys at the skeet range. Send some pics of you busting clays next to somebody with a Purdy or an AH FOX.

[Q-gunner2]

Sweet gun! Now to add a pistol grip and a different front handgaurd and bayonet lug and have the barrel cut down and a flash hider added to make it legal and... :lol:

[laboverlord]

it is a beautiful gun, but it's now in my safe( bought it a couple of weeks ago) when time permits, conversion and side folding russian stock conversion comming.......( WHEN THE ZOMBIES COME.. WHAT'S IS IN YOUR CLOSET ) :devil: