Chai Vang’s weapon: Probably not an SKS after all
Vang was later apprehended by Wisconsin DNR Warden Jeremy Peery. Vang was still in possession of his hunting gear, including back tag and also his rifle. The rifle was a Saiga SKS 7.62×39 caliber, serial number HO-3104079
I don’t know that there is a Saiga SKS. There is the new Saiga brand of rifles offered by the European American Armory. The Saiga is a sporterized version of the Kalashnikov (the AK47) that would also not be covered by the assault weapons ban.
Update: Probably not an EAA as their serial numbers begin with EA. Anyone know who precedes their serial numbers with HO?
November 29th, 2004 at 1:25 pm
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November 24th, 2004 at 3:44 pm
Saiga is an AK varient made by the Kalishnikov factory in Russia.
It will accept an AK mag but it won’t cycle correctly. Most Saiga’s come with a 5 shot clip, traditional hunting stock.
November 25th, 2004 at 2:10 pm
SAIGAs need a magwell conversion to accept a standard AK mag, Install a feed ramp and you get a properly cycling rifle.
As for it being serialed wrong, SAIGAs from 2003 were seriealed with a H prefix, that is a Saiga serial number. Unfortunately, even though its not an “assault weapon” but a sporter, it will be used by the antis as ammo for the next 50 years. Rather than focusing on this nutcase, they will once again focus on the tool.