Arsenal SAM5 FDE Cerakote | 5.56x45mm | 30rd

The Arsenal SAM5 in FDE Cerakote is a milled-receiver AK-pattern rifle chambered for .223 Rem/5.56 NATO and built from hot-die hammer-forged components. It features a cold hammer-forged 16.3″ barrel with a hard-chrome plated bore and chamber, an intermediate-length trapdoor buttstock, and a color-matching 30-round Circle 10 magazine. For optics, this platform pairs well with a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 for close-to-medium range work while keeping total system cost below many higher-end setups.

Appropriate uses include recreational target shooting and precision training at the range. The SAM5’s construction emphasizes long service life and parts consistency for collectors and serious shooters who value durable, traditional AK engineering.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Arsenal Firearms.
• The model designation is SAM5.
• The finish is FDE Cerakote.
• The chambering is .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• The action type is Semi-Auto.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
• The barrel measures 16.3 inches and is cold hammer-forged with a hard-chrome plated bore and chamber.
• The muzzle features 14x1mm left-hand threads and is fitted with an AK-351 muzzle brake.
• The receiver is milled from a hot-die hammer-forged blank produced in Arsenal’s Bulgarian facility.
• The bolt and bolt carrier are Bulgarian hot-die hammer forged components for extended service life.
• The rifle uses polymer furniture and an intermediate-length US-made 10-inch trapdoor buttstock with a 13.4-inch length of pull.
• The rifle includes an integrated AK scope rail for mounting optics.
• The trigger assembly is the FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group.
• Included accessories are a 30-round Circle 10 magazine, cleaning rod, sling, oil bottle, and cleaning kit.
• The rifle is 922(r) compliant and the UPC is 810054134152.

The SAM5 delivers a traditional AK platform in a polished package: a milled receiver and hammer-forged barrel give the rifle a robust foundation, while the FIME fire control group and factory accessories round out a ready-to-shoot system for range use and serious collection. Its components are specified for longevity and repeatable performance without unnecessary modification.