CA Compliance:
California compliance
- Status: Legal to own in California as the manufacturer builds it.
- Configuration: Factory. Nothing is modified. We inspect every rifle before it ships to confirm it matches this listing.
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About this rifle
Palmetto State Armory AK-101 Barrel & Receiver Assembly is an AK-pattern rifle chambered in .223/5.56. An AK has a one-piece receiver that does not open like an AR, so the MagLock approach is not available; AKs are built featureless or with a CompMag, as described above.
Manufacturer details
The Palmetto State Armory AK-101 continues the forward progress of the American Made AK rifle. Following the unparalleled success of the PSAK-103 and PSAK-104, Palmetto State Armory pushes forward with the 100 Series line of AK Rifles with the PSA AK-101.
The Russian Federation was strapped for cash in the 1990s, which led to the development of what became known as the “Century Line of Rifles”; a series of AKM rifles and carbines designed solely for export. Numbered 101 - 108, the Century Line of Rifles have a special place in the heart of the AK community and come in various configurations and calibers including 5.56x45, 7.62x39, and 5.45x39.
Palmetto State Armory has forged ahead with its version of the AK-101, the PSAK-101. The 100 Series line of AK rifles and pistols combines advances in American manufacturing with Russian weapons lineage to bring about a timeless shooting experience for the purist in you. The PSAK-101 is loaded with features such as a gas nitrided barrel, toolcraft hammer-forged front trunnion, bolt, and carrier, plus a 100% Full Lifetime Warranty.
Details:
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Barrel Length: 16"
- Barrel Twist Rate: 1:7"
- Barrel Material: 4150 Steel
- Barrel Finish: Gas Nitride 4150 steel treated barrel
- Muzzle Thread: M24x1.5 RH
- Receiver: Stamped Steel
- Front Trunnion: Hammer Forged 4340AQ
- Bolt: Hammer Forged
- Carrier: Hammer Forged
- Sights: Standard 800 Yard Rear Sight Leaf & Fixed Front Sight
- Magazine: Not Included
- Includes: Side Rail Optics Mount
- Cleaning Rod: Included
Specifications
- Brand: Palmetto State Armory
- Caliber: .223/5.56
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- California compliance: Factory Compliant
- Manufacturer part #: 51655140033
- UPC: 51655140033
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ · California Rifle Compliance Guide
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.
