Century Arms WASR-10

Century Arms · Rifle · In Production · 1998

Weight (empty)3402 g (120.0 oz)
Overall Length870 mm (34.25")
Barrel Length413 mm (16.26")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity718 m/s (2356 fps)
Muzzle Energy2010 J (1482 ft·lbf)
Effective Range350 m (383 yd)
Frame MaterialStamped Steel

Primary Caliber: 7.62x39mm

The Century Arms WASR-10 (Wassenaar Arrangement Semiautomatic Rifle) is a Romanian-built, semi-automatic AKM-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm and finished/assembled by Century Arms for the US market. Built on a 1mm stamped steel receiver originally produced by Cugir Arsenal in Romania, the WASR-10 is the best-selling AK-pattern rifle in the United States. Earlier single-stack imports were converted by Century to accept double-stack magazines, the source of the platform's reputation for sligh...

Country of Origin: Romania