Is the Zastava M70 a good rifle?

With the ZPAP M70, Zastava Arms USA has brought one of the most prolific and iconic of the Kalashnikov variants to the U.S. market. The result checks all of the boxes for the AK aficionado, with a well-made and authentic rifle that comes in well under a thousand dollars.

What military uses Zastava M70?

Yugoslav People’s Army Developed in Yugoslavia by Zastava Arms during the 1960s, the M70 was an unlicensed derivative of the Soviet AK-47 (specifically the Type 3 variant). It became the standard issue infantry weapon in the Yugoslav People's Army in 1970, complementing and later superseding the Zastava M59/66….Zastava M70 assault rifle.

Is the Zastava M70 a Yugo?

The Zastava M70 is a Yugoslavian variant of the successful Soviet AKM assault rifle. … Its design began in the late 1960s to which the Yugoslavian Zastava Arms plant was charged with its serial production.

Where is the Zastava M70 made?

Serbia The Zastava M70 is an assault rifle developed and produced in Yugoslavia, nowadays Kragujevac, Serbia by Zastava Arms company. The M70 is actually a modified copy of the Soviet AKM assault rifle and it became the standard issue weapon in the Yugoslav People's Army in 1970.

Does Zastava have forged trunnion?

Straight-cut 1.5mm stamped receiver, double stack bolt, forged barrel trunnion, comes with new walnut wood or polymer furniture. Imported solely through "Zastava USA", a Zastava Arms owned subsidiary.

Are Zastava AKS reliable?

Zastava generally makes some of the most rugged and reliable rifles in the AK market.

What is M70?

M70 was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780. It is located 30,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 9.1, the cluster can be observed through a small telescope best in the month of August.