Arsenal Sam5 5.56 16.3 Plum Stocks 30Rd Blk Mag

Arsenal Sam5 5.56mm Rifle with 16.3" Barrel, Plum Stocks, and 30-Round Black Magazine

Arsenal, Inc.
SKU:
120923675
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UPC:
810054132363
$2,161.25
Current Stock:
Product Specifications
Capacity-Rounds:
30
Caliber-Gauge:
223 Remington / 5.56 NATO
Finish-Color:
Plum
Product Overview

The Arsenal Sam5 5.56mm rifle represents serious AK engineering for shooters who want proven Eastern Bloc reliability in a modern platform. Built on a milled receiver forged and heat-treated by Arsenal's Bulgarian factory, the Sam5 combines authentic high-quality construction with 922(r) compliance and US-market practicality. This is a rifle engineered for decades of dependable service, not a bargain import or compromise build.

What sets the Sam5 apart is its milled receiver blank—hot-die hammer forged by a 5-ton process rather than machined from bar stock. That forging eliminates internal voids and cooling deformations, producing finer-grained steel and unmatched strength. The cold hammer-forged 16.3-inch barrel is hard-chrome plated and threaded for the included AK-351 muzzle brake. Over 5.5 hours of precision milling goes into each receiver before assembly, a level of attention to detail you won't find in economy AKs. The rifle ships with plum polymer furniture, an intermediate-length trapdoor buttstock (13.4 inches length of pull), an AK scope rail for optics mounting, FIME's Enhanced Fire Control Group, a 30-round magazine, sling, cleaning kit, and oil bottle.

Whether you're building a 5.56 AK collection, setting up a reliable intermediate rifle for training or hunting, or looking for a firearm with genuine collector appeal, the Sam5 delivers. It's sought-after for good reason: real forged steel, authentic design, and the kind of durability that passes generations.

Key Features

  • Milled hot-die hammer-forged receiver from Arsenal's Bulgarian factory for superior strength and durability
  • Cold hammer-forged 16.3-inch barrel with hard-chrome plating and 14x1mm left-hand threads
  • FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group installed and ready to shoot
  • AK scope rail for mounting optics
  • Intermediate-length plum polymer furniture with trapdoor buttstock
  • AK-351 muzzle brake included and installed
  • 922(r) compliant; ships with one 30-round black magazine, sling, cleaning kit, and oil bottle
  • All new-production Bulgarian components and parts

Specifications

Caliber5.56x45mm (.223)
Barrel Length16.3 inches
Total Length36.5 inches
Weight (without magazine)7.98 lbs
Rifling6 grooves, 1:7 twist
Receiver TypeMilled, hot-die hammer-forged
Fire ControlFIME Enhanced Trigger Group
Muzzle DeviceAK-351 Muzzle Brake, 14x1mm LH threads
ButtstockIntermediate-length US-made trapdoor (13.4 inch LOP)
Stock ColorPlum polymer
Magazine Capacity30 rounds (one included)
Practical Rate of Fire40 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity2,986 fps
Effective Range547 yards

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included with the Arsenal Sam5?

The rifle comes ready to shoot with one 30-round black magazine, a sling, a cleaning kit, and an oil bottle. The AK-351 muzzle brake and scope rail are already installed.

Is the Sam5 legal to own and what makes it 922(r) compliant?

Yes, the Sam5 is built with 922(r) compliance in mind, making it legal to own as a semi-automatic rifle in the United States. It uses US-made or imported magazines as appropriate.

Can I mount an optic on this rifle?

Yes. The Sam5 includes an AK scope rail already installed, giving you a standard platform to mount modern optics.

What's the difference between the Arsenal Sam5 and other AK-pattern rifles?

The Sam5's receiver is milled from a hot-die hammer-forged blank (not machined from bar stock), which produces stronger, finer-grained steel with no internal voids. Over 5.5 hours of precision milling goes into each receiver. It also features a cold hammer-forged barrel, hard-chrome plating, and the FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group—features that set it apart in reliability and longevity.

Additional Information

Firearm Shipments:

To buy rifles or shotguns, you must be 18 years old, and for handguns, actions, or receivers, the minimum age is 21. By placing an order for this firearm, you confirm that you are the legitimate transferee/buyer, meet the legal age requirements, and comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations necessary to purchase this firearm.

We only ship firearms to valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. At checkout we provide a FFL locator for your convenience.

We will need a copy of the FFL’s license to facilitate the process, kindly request your dealer to email us a copy of their FFL, as we cannot dispatch the firearm until we receive this document. It is imperative for the buyer to choose their FFL dealer, ensure they are willing to facilitate the transfer, and have them email their FFL copy to BOSQUE Outdoors. To avoid any confusion, the customer's name or order number must be mentioned in the email containing the FFL.

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