Zastava Arms M59/66 SKS 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Carbine, 22 in Barrel, 1971 Yugoslav Production with Grenade Spigot, Folding Grenade Sight, and Blade Bayonet
Made in Yugoslavia by Zastava Arms in 1971, this M59/66 is a SKS-pattern semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62x39 with a 22-inch barrel. It retains its original military configuration, including the integral 22 mm rifle-grenade spigot with manual gas shut-off, a folding ladder grenade sight, and an under-barrel blade bayonet. Matching serial numbers are observed on multiple components, and the bore is the non-chrome-lined type typical of Yugoslav production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Zastava Arms M59/66 7.62x39 semi-automatic carbine (original fixed 10-round magazine configuration)
- Aftermarket polymer side-folding stock with pistol grip (uninstalled)
- Aftermarket detachable polymer SKS-pattern "duckbill" magazines
This M59/66 is a Yugoslav-built SKS-pattern carbine using a semi-automatic, long-stroke gas piston system with a tilting-bolt action. It features a 22-inch barrel and a 13.0-inch length of pull, providing a classic military handling profile. The receiver is steel, and importer markings indicate Monroe, NC.
The M59/66 configuration includes an integral 22 mm rifle-grenade spigot paired with a manual gas shut-off and a folding ladder grenade sight. These features are specific to the Yugoslav pattern and remain integral to the rifle’s original design.
Sighting equipment consists of a front post and a tangent rear sight with 1–10 graduations. The rifle retains its original military hardwood stock with a rubber buttpad and bottom sling swivels, and it uses the standard fixed 10-round magazine. The bore is non-chrome-lined, consistent with Yugoslav production.
Marked with “M59/66, YUGOSLAVIA, 7.62x39,” this example shows matching serial numbers on multiple components, including the magazine, receiver cover, bolt group, trigger guard, and stock butt. Made in Yugoslavia, it presents as a well-configured representative of Zastava’s 1971 production.