Zastava Arms M59/66 SKS 7.62x39 Semi-Automatic Rifle with 22 in Barrel & Integral Grenade Launcher Spigot
This Yugoslav-made M59/66 stands out with its milled steel receiver, matching serial numbers, and the distinctive 22 mm grenade-launcher spigot that defines the variant. Built by Zastava Arms in the 1960s–1970s, it carries the solid feel collectors expect from early SKS patterns while offering a clean bore and intact original military features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued surfaces display scattered scratches and small blemishes from normal field handling. Wood shows light dings consistent with service life, but no structural issues. Bore is bright and shiny, reflecting regular maintenance.
What’s Included
- Yugoslav military canvas sling (OD green)
A milled steel receiver gives this M59/66 extra heft and durability compared with stamped SKS variants. The added weight balances recoil and underscores Yugoslavia’s emphasis on rugged infantry arms.
The 22 mm NATO-spec muzzle spigot and gas cut-off lever, integrated into the flip-up grenade ladder sight, allow the rifle to launch rifle grenades—a feature unique to Yugoslav SKS models and a key collector draw.
Matching serial numbers on the receiver, magazine, bolt handle, and buttstock verify its original configuration, an important detail for authenticity.
Iron sights consist of a hooded post front and a tangent rear graduated to 1,000 m, giving shooters the full sight picture intended by the factory. This example predates later tritium night sights, placing it in the earlier production run.
Imported by C.A.I. Georgia VT, the rifle retains its original oil-finished hardwood stock with a 13-inch length of pull, maintaining period-correct appearance.