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07.14.2009 - SGL31 Special Edition (SAIGA) rifles

Arsenal, Inc.'s SGL31 (Saiga) Rifle

SGL31, original Russian AK-74 5.45x39.5 caliber semi-automatic rifle

Arsenal, Inc. is proud to introduce another novelty to the American public, SGL31. For the 1st time ever, original Russian AK-74 semi-automatic rifle in the United States. Originated in Mother Russia and remanufactured in the United States, the new SGL31 rifle incorporates all the original features of the legendary AK-74 5.45x39 caliber rifle in semi-automatic configuration. All the critical components on the SGL31 rifle, the mil-spec stamped receiver, the 16" barrel, come from the world famous Russian Izhmash Factory, and not from another satellite state.

Now you can own a real Russian AK-74 without having to join the Russian Military!

From the combined effort of Legion Ltd, the custom shop of the legendary Izhmash Factory in Russia, and Arsenal, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada comes a new SGL31 (Saiga) rifle in 5.45x39.5 caliber. Initially manufactured by Legion Ltd in Russia and remanufactured by Arsenal, Inc. in the United States, the new SGL31 rifle has everything that collectors and shooter have been looking for. Hand-select premium components, custom-shop-like attention to details by Legion Ltd, and Arsenal, Inc.'s highest standards of workmanship, give this rifle its superior quality.

Arsenal, Inc. remanufactures the SGL31 rifles in the United States with 922r compliant parts and fills them with features not seen on any other factory Saiga rifles. Performing the most difficult modifications to achieve, Arsenal, Inc. has done a substantial work for the customer. The end result is the highest quality SGL31 rifle with the most desired features which have not been available before. Every unit is laser sighted and test fired. Targets are included with most units.

To make this rifle the perfect Russian AK-74 available in the market, Arsenal, Inc. has taken all the necessary steps to ensure all the components and features are true to its original configuration. The receiver of SGL31 rifle has the proper markings on both sides without any extra commercial markings, including the legendary Izhmash Factory logo, the upward pointing arrow in triangle. The markings on both sides of the receiver are done with the correct font type and size and placed in their proper locations. The receiver of SGL31 features proper magazine dimples on both sides and original X and Y shaped reinforcement stampings. On the right side, it has correctly positioned notches for the safety lever, marked with letters S and F and no additional cuts in the receiver.

The components and features on the new SGL31 rifle resemble true Russian AK-74 rifle, including the safety lever with correct shape and properly positioned dimple, the correct trigger guard with magazine catch and the correct bullet guide enabling SGL31 to accept any standard AK-74 magazine, the 1000 meter rear sight leaf, the highest quality Arsenal, Inc. double stage fire control group (hammer, trigger and disconnector), original Arsenal, Inc. mil-spec polymer furniture, including the handguards, pistol grip, and the original Warsaw pact length buttstock, the retainer for lower handguard, the correct gas tube, original gas block with the correct vent holes, a guide hole for the cleaning rod and accessory lug, correct AK-74 type front sight block with 24x1.5mm right-hand threads and bayonet lug.

Arsenal, Inc. is offering the new SGL31 rifles in 6 different configurations, including 3 assemblies with Black, Plum, and OD Green furniture with original Warsaw pact length buttstock and 3 assemblies with Black, Plum, and OD Green furniture with extended NATO length buttstock.

Arsenal, Inc. is introducing this new product line with a Special Run of SGL31-44 variation. This very limited quantity Special Edition run of semi-automatic AK-74 rifle features a US made chrome lined muzzle brake and a black ribbed high capacity, 30-round magazine.


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