Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this popular Romanian-made semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Cugir Arms Factory WASR-10/53, imported by Century International Arms (CIA).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Cugir Arms Factory (Romania) / Imported by Century International Arms (CIA)
Model: WASR-10/53
Serial: BN-3900-86
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16 ½"
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected Post Front with Ladder-Style Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic Skeletonized Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Cugir Arms Factory, based in Romania, has a long-standing reputation for producing reliable military and civilian firearms, with a focus on durability and practicality. One of their most notable contributions to the international market is the WASR-10/53, a semi-automatic rifle based on the classic AK-47 design. Built primarily for civilian ownership, the WASR-10/53 retains the robust features of the original Soviet rifle, including a stamped receiver and gas-operated rotating bolt system, while being modified to comply with semi-automatic regulations. Century International Arms (CIA) has imported and distributed these rifles extensively in the United States, often marketing them as affordable, dependable AK-style rifles suitable for sporting, recreational shooting, and home defense. The WASR-10/53 typically features a side-folding stock, standard AK-pattern furniture, and the ability to accept standard AK magazines, making it highly versatile and familiar to enthusiasts of the platform.
Model: WASR-10/53
Serial: BN-3900-86
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16 ½"
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected Post Front with Ladder-Style Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic Skeletonized Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Cugir Arms Factory, based in Romania, has a long-standing reputation for producing reliable military and civilian firearms, with a focus on durability and practicality. One of their most notable contributions to the international market is the WASR-10/53, a semi-automatic rifle based on the classic AK-47 design. Built primarily for civilian ownership, the WASR-10/53 retains the robust features of the original Soviet rifle, including a stamped receiver and gas-operated rotating bolt system, while being modified to comply with semi-automatic regulations. Century International Arms (CIA) has imported and distributed these rifles extensively in the United States, often marketing them as affordable, dependable AK-style rifles suitable for sporting, recreational shooting, and home defense. The WASR-10/53 typically features a side-folding stock, standard AK-pattern furniture, and the ability to accept standard AK magazines, making it highly versatile and familiar to enthusiasts of the platform.
Mechanically, the WASR-10/53 is known for its rugged reliability, capable of functioning under harsh conditions with minimal maintenance—a hallmark of the AK design lineage. Early Romanian production rifles often had a 7.62×39mm caliber and retained many original military specifications, including chrome-lined barrels and reinforced receivers, while later versions were refined for civilian use. The rifle’s combination of affordability, durability, and availability has made it a popular choice among collectors and shooters seeking a solid AK-style rifle without the premium cost of fully milled or custom AKs. Century Arms’ involvement has helped bring these Romanian rifles into wider distribution, contributing to the WASR-10/53’s recognition as a practical, historically grounded firearm with both military heritage and modern civilian application.
Contents:
This example will ship with the 30-rd magazine as pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
Our #1 priority is customer satisfaction. We want to build a lasting trust in the relationship with our customers, so that you will always look to us for all your firearms needs. If you have any issues with your transactions please contact us, and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may have. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to fulfilling all your future firearm needs.
Bryant Ridge also reserves the right to cancel any sales that may occur while gunbroker.com is experiencing technical issues that affects the entire site or a complete site outage, within an hour of the auction ending.
We have an amazing inventory of classic and collector firearms that we are adding to Gunbroker daily. Stay up to date on all of our latest auction by adding us to your favorite sellers list.
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1149410024 |
BidPrice: |
280 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-01 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
505 |




