The Kalashnikov Concern sent a large batch of Saiga carbines to a foreign customer
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- The Kalashnikov Concern shipped a large batch of Saiga carbines to a foreign customer, fulfilling the export contract ahead of schedule.
- There has been an increase in interest in Russian weapons abroad since the beginning of the Northern Military District.
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The Kalashnikov concern has sent a large batch of Saiga carbines to a foreign customer. This was reported by the manufacturer's press service.
As part of the export contract, the concern transferred Saiga, Saiga-MK and Saiga-308-1 rifled carbines. It is noted that the obligations under the contract were fulfilled ahead of schedule. The concern also emphasized that since the beginning of the special military operation, the interest of foreign customers in Russian small arms has been growing.
Saiga carbines are built on the basis of the Kalashnikov assault rifle. The basic carbine uses a 5.45x39 mm cartridge, while the Saiga-MK is designed for 223 Remington ammunition (5.56x45 mm). Carbines with ten-round magazines are equipped with rails for mounting optical sights, flashlights or a front handle.
The Saiga-308-1 model uses powerful 308 Winchester hunting ammunition (7.62x51 mm). The carbine based on the AK-74M assault rifle has a reinforced design.
