Zastava Arms ZPAPM70 7.62x39 AK Rifle, 16.3 in CHF Chrome-Lined Barrel, 1.5 mm Stamped Receiver, 14x1 LH Threaded, Wood Furniture
This Serbian-made Zastava ZPAPM70 stands out with its 1.5 mm stamped receiver and heavy RPK-style bulged front trunnion, a 16.3 in cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, and long-stroke gas piston operation. It features a left-side AK optics dovetail with an installed side-rail mount and a Zastava railed dust cover. The bore is excellent, and the receiver and bolt carrier share matching serials (Z70 prefix). The wood handguard bears carved characters/date "19.10.92."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows markings from previous handling and use. The wood furniture appears to have been refinished and shows markings and dents throughout.
What’s Included
- AK side-rail optic mount/bridge (installed)
- Zastava Arms USA railed dust cover/top cover (installed)
- 1x 40-round polymer waffle-pattern magazine
- 1x 30-round polymer waffle-pattern magazine
The ZPAPM70 is built on a stamped steel 1.5 mm receiver paired with a heavy RPK-style bulged front trunnion. This robust foundation complements the rifle’s long-stroke gas piston system and stamped construction, delivering the classic M70 pattern in a modern import from Serbia.
Its 16.3 in cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel is threaded 14x1 LH and uses a detent plunger to secure muzzle devices. Sights are traditional AK pattern with a hooded front post and a tangent rear leaf for straightforward alignment.
The rifle wears wood furniture, including a fixed stock with a ribbed buttplate, a wood pistol grip, and ventilated wood handguards with elongated vents. Length of pull is 12.75 in. The handguard bears carved characters/date "19.10.92."
It includes a left-side AK optics dovetail, with an AK side-rail mount/bridge installed and a Zastava railed dust cover installed. Controls include a manual safety lever with a bolt-hold-open notch and Zastava’s dust-cover lock mechanism. Import marks read "Zastava Arms USA DES PLAINES IL" and "ZASTAVA ARMS MADE IN SERBIA." Receiver and bolt carrier have matching serial numbers (Z70 prefix).