Zastava M59/66 SKS 7.62x39 Semi-Automatic Rifle with 22" Barrel, Integral Grenade Launcher, Matching Serials
This 1980-dated Yugoslav M59/66 is a milled-receiver SKS variant built by Zastava Arms and import-marked by PW Arms, Redmond, WA. It retains its original 22 mm spigot grenade launcher, rubber butt-plate, and matching serial numbers on the receiver, magazine, bolt carrier, and buttstock—features that matter to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean with slight corrosion; rifling is worn with some loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Exterior shows scattered scratches and blemishes, with pitting on the bolt. Small amounts of cosmoline remain in protected areas. The bolt locks open on the magazine follower, but the follower and hold-open latch do not engage together.
What’s Included
- Zastava M59/66 rifle with attached 14.25" folding flat blade bayonet
- Fixed 10-round magazine (installed)
The M59/66 stands apart from other SKS patterns with its non-chrome-lined 22" barrel and NATO-spec 22 mm spigot launcher, allowing the rifle to launch rifle grenades when the gas cut-off is engaged by raising the folding grenade sight.
Its short-stroke gas piston system and separate operating rod deliver reliable cycling, while the milled steel receiver provides durability that appeals to collectors looking for original, un-arsenal-refurbished examples.
The hardwood stock and ventilated handguard retain the correct Yugoslav oil finish, and the rubber butt-plate—a feature unique to this variant—adds grip and shoulder comfort.
Matching serial numbers across major components confirm the rifle has remained in its original configuration since production, adding provenance for enthusiasts.