CAI Romarm SAR-3 - 5.56x45mm - Used; Great Condition - Romanian AK Pattern


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CAI Romarm SAR-3 - 5.56x45mm - Used; Great Condition - Romanian AK Pattern
Romarm SAR-3 – Romanian AKM Pattern Rifle – 5.56x45mm NATO – CAI Import
For sale is a CAI Romarm SAR-3 semi-automatic rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. This Romanian-made AK-pattern rifle is in great used condition and delivers the reliable AKM operating system in the popular 5.56 caliber. Built at the Cugir factory in Romania and imported by Century Arms International (St. Albans, VT), this SAR-3 is a well-regarded cold-war era variant. Serial Number: S3-02533-2000.
The SAR-3 features a 16.25-inch chrome-lined barrel with a plain crowned, unthreaded muzzle. It has a stamped receiver with a ribbed top cover and magazine-well dimples. The rifle wears traditional wood furniture (fixed wood stock, wooden handguards) with an extended beavertail-style foregrip reminiscent of Monte Carlo stocks. It has been upgraded with a Picatinny rail, a lightweight side-folding stock, and an OD Green strap. The cleaning rod is included. No magazine is included. Original AK sights are retained: an open-ear post front and a tangent leaf rear graduated to 1,000 meters.
Specifications

• Manufacturer: Romarm S.A. Cugir (Romania)
• Model: SAR-3 (AKM Pattern)
• Serial Number: S3-02533-2000
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
• Action: Semi-Automatic, Long-Stroke Gas Piston, Rotating Bolt (AKM)
• Barrel Length: 16.25" (Chrome-Lined)
• Muzzle: Plain Crowned, Unthreaded
• Overall Length (Stock Extended): 36"
• Overall Length (Stock Folded): 27.5"
• Weight: Approximately 7.5 lbs
• Receiver: Stamped Steel, Ribbed Top Cover, Magazine-Well Dimples
• Finish: Matte Black
• Stock: Lightweight Side-Folding Stock (OD Green Strap Included)
• Furniture: Wooden Fixed Stock, Wooden Handguards w/ Extended Beaver Tail Foregrip
• Pistol Grip: Black Polymer with Checkering
• Rail: Picatinny Rail (Installed), Factory Left-Side Optics/Accessory Rail (Retained)
• Sights: Original AK – Open-Ear Post Front, Tangent Leaf Rear (1-1,000 Meters)
• Length of Pull: 12.5"
• Included: Cleaning Rod, OD Green Strap
• Markings: "MADE BY S.N. ROMARM S.A. CUGIR IN ROMANIA", CAI Import Stamp (St. Albans, VT)
• Condition: Used; Great

What's Included

• CAI Romarm SAR-3 Rifle
• Wood Furniture (Fixed Stock & Wooden Handguards w/ Beaver Tail Foregrip)
• Lightweight Side-Folding Stock (Installed)
• Picatinny Rail (Installed)
• OD Green Strap
• Cleaning Rod
• Original AK Sights (Retained)
• Note: No magazine is included.

Romanian SAR-3 Features & Cugir Heritage

• Cugir Factory Quality: Built at the renowned Cugir factory in Romania, which has produced military small arms for decades, including the SAR series of rifles.
• 5.56x45mm NATO Chambering: The SAR-3 offers the familiar AKM pattern in the ubiquitous 5.56 NATO cartridge – perfect for shooters who want AK reliability with common, affordable ammunition.
• Chrome-Lined Barrel: Enhances accuracy, longevity, and corrosion resistance; easy to clean and maintain.
• Original AK Sights: Retains the classic, rugged sighting system with 1,000-meter adjustable rear tangent sight.
• Wood Furniture with Extended Beaver Tail Foregrip: Distinctive wooden handguards with a Monte Carlo-style extended beavertail profile – a unique aesthetic not found on standard AKs.
• Side-Folding Stock & Picatinny Rail: Modern upgrades for compact transport and optic/accessory mounting.
• Factory Left-Side Optics Rail: Retained for compatibility with AK side-mount optics.
• Ideal For: AK enthusiasts, collectors of Romanian/Cugir firearms, and shooters wanting an AK-pattern rifle in 5.56mm NATO.

Condition Details

• Overall: Very good to great condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
• Bore Overall Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
• Bore Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
• Finish: Matte black finish shows scattered scratches and blemishes – consistent with a used rifle.
• Mechanical Function: Excellent – Action cycles smoothly, trigger pull is crisp, safety functions correctly.
• Wood Furniture: Good condition with minor handling marks; extended beavertail foregrip intact.
• Side-Folding Stock: Functions correctly; locks open and closed properly.
• Picatinny Rail: Securely installed.
• OD Green Strap: Included and functional.
• Cleaning Rod: Present and intact.
• No Magazine: Please note – no magazine is included with this rifle.

The 5.56x45mm NATO Advantage

• Common & Affordable: 5.56x45mm NATO / .223 Remington ammunition is widely available and economical for practice and plinking.
• Low Recoil: Allows for fast follow-up shots and extended shooting sessions.
• Proven Cartridge: Standard NATO cartridge, effective for target shooting, varmint hunting, and defensive use.
• AK Reliability in 5.56: The SAR-3 gives you the legendary reliability of the AKM platform in the popular 5.56 caliber.

Collector's Notes

• Cold War Imports: The SAR-3 rifles were imported in limited quantities before import restrictions changed, making them desirable for collectors.
• Year-Coded Serial: Serial number S3-02533-2000 indicates 2000 production – a late import example.
• Romanian Military Heritage: Built at the same factory that produced military AKs for the Romanian Armed Forces.
• Unique Furniture: The extended beavertail wood foregrip is a distinctive feature not typically found on other AK-pattern rifles.

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Rifle Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Price: $1,199.00
Shipping: $45.00