The venerable G3 platform remains a benchmark for robust, battle-proven design and simple, durable mechanics. For shooters who want a faithful civilian reproduction with authentic surplus parts, this model delivers the look and feel of a Cold War service rifle while meeting legal compliance for civilian ownership.

CENTURY ARMS CA-3 (G3A1 REPRODUCTION) is assembled by PTR Industries and blends genuine military surplus components with new American-made parts to create a reliable semi-auto rifle suitable for range use and collection. Shop this product

Key features and build details

The CENTURY ARMS CA-3 (G3A1 REPRODUCTION) uses surplus components for authenticity: the stock, forend, adjustable front sight, rotary aperture rear sight, trigger group, bolt and bolt carrier are carried over from retired military-grade rifles. PTR Industries supplies new American-made components including the trunnion, barrel, flash hider, stamped receiver, hammer, sear, and charging handle to ensure reliability and compatibility.

Why those parts matter

Surplus furniture and sights preserve the original G3 ergonomics and sight picture, while the American-made barrel and receiver components provide fresh service life and improved parts traceability. The collapsible stock reproduces the classic G3A1 profile and the phosphate finish completes the period-correct appearance.

Compliance, magazines, and pricing

Century Arms modified the trigger group from surplus military specifications to meet NFA compliance where required, making the rifle lawful for civilian semi-auto ownership as configured. The CA-3 ships with one 20-round magazine and is listed at $1,019.99. This combination of surplus authenticity and modern replacement parts offers collectors and range shooters a distinctive value proposition. View product details and pricing

Range use and practical notes

This Semi Auto reproduction is best suited for controlled range sessions and display. The product listing does not specify caliber on the page, so confirm the exact chambering and compatible ammunition with the retailer or product documentation before purchase. Expect the robust G3-style action to cycle reliably with quality ammunition and to accept standard pattern magazines compatible with this platform’s feed geometry.

For a period-accurate, surplus-parts G3 reproduction assembled by PTR Industries and offered through Century Arms at $1,019.99, check current availability and purchase options on our shop page. Check availability

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