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Izhmash appoints exclusive US distributor
PRESS RELEASE
Izhmash Research & Production Association of Russia, one of the world's largest firearms manufacturers and the manufacturer of Saiga rifles and shotguns, Biathlon target rifles and of course, the legendary AK47, appointed RWC Group LLC. as their exclusive US importer during the 2012 SHOT show.
The Saiga rifles and shotguns are based on the classic, rugged and reliable Kalashnikov design, manufactured by one of the world's oldest (founded in 1807)and largest firearms companies, Izhmash in Russia. In addition to importing the Saiga rifles in 7.62 x39 .223 .308 and 5.45x39 caliber and Saiga autoloading shotguns in 12, 20 and 410 gauges, RWC will bring in the complete line of Izhmash products including new shotgun models featuring factory skeletonized butt stocks, vented forends, magazine wells and Picatinny rails. RWC will import the full line of Izhmash rifles including the incomparable Biathlon 7-4 & 7-3 models, winner of over 120 medals in biathlon competitions. Other Izhmash imports include their notably accurate .22 cal target and small game rifle models, the SM-2 and SM-2 Cadet, BI-7-2KO and Sobol (Sable). Other imports from Izhmash will include their centerfire hunting rifle models LOS 7-1, 7-2 ,7-3, 9-1 and BARS 4-1. Arsenal will continue to produce their classic Kalashnikov designs and RWC will have Kalashnikov models featuring CAA's battle proven furniture. In addition, the original Izhmash furniture and a complete line of original Izhmash factory replacement parts and magazines will be available thru the importer.
