Zastava Arms M59/66 A1 SKS 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle — 20.5 in Barrel, Grenade Launcher, Folding Bayonet, Matching Numbers
This Yugoslav-made Zastava M59/66A1 stands out as a well-equipped SKS-pattern rifle with hallmark features of the A1 configuration. It has an integral 22 mm spigot-type rifle-grenade launcher with a flip-up ladder grenade sight and a gas shutoff at the gas block, a folding blade bayonet, and matching serial numbers observed on major components. The bore is bright and clean, and it bears Century Arms International Georgia VT import markings along with Yugoslav armory stamps. It also includes a Yugoslav technical logbook that matches the rifle’s serial.
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: Light markings from prior handling and use are present. Please refer to the photos for details.
What’s Included
- Stripper clips
- Folding blade bayonet (installed)
- Yugoslav technical logbook (Tehnički karton / Tehnička knjižica), matching serial
- Leather two-pocket ammunition pouch
- Fixed internal box magazine, matching serial to the rifle (installed)
Built on a milled-steel receiver, this M59/66A1 uses a semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston system with a tilting-bolt locking design. It is chambered in 7.62x39 and feeds from a fixed internal 10-round box magazine for a 10+1 capacity. Stripper clips are included for quick loading.
The rifle’s A1 configuration includes an integral 22 mm spigot-type rifle-grenade launcher, a flip-up ladder grenade sight, and a manual gas shutoff at the gas block. A folding blade bayonet is installed, aligning with the original Yugoslav service pattern.
Sighting equipment consists of a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight. The hardwood stock features a rubber buttpad, paired with a ventilated wooden handguard. Length of pull is 13.0 inches, and the barrel measures 20.5 inches.
Markings include "MDL. 59/66 YUGO 7.62x39" and the Century Arms International, Georgia VT import stamp, alongside Yugoslav armory stamps. Major components show matching serial numbers, and the rifle comes with a Yugoslav technical booklet that matches the rifle’s serial, supporting its Yugoslav provenance.