What is a mini Mauser?

Mini MAUSER is commonly accepted name for sporting rifles that use lower energy ammunition, but which kept fundamental principles of operation of army rifle from 1898. Sporting rifle LK M85 is a safe gun; trigger mechanism is blocked by a lever-type safety. Metal swivels provide secure assembly of the sling.

What is an M70 rifle?

The Zastava M70 (Serbian Cyrillic: Застава М70) is a semi-automatic sporting rifle developed and produced by Zastava Arms in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia). The design of the M70 was based on the Soviet AK-47 (specifically Type 3) and it became the standard issue weapon in the Yugoslav People’s Army in 1970.

Does Zastava make good AKs?

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

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.

Does Zastava make good guns?

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.

Is Zastava a Yugoslavian?

The M70 rifle is a modified Yugoslav version of the Soviet AK47. Zastava Arms, based in the town of Kragujevac and previously known as Zavodi Crvena Zastava, served as the only state arsenal for small arms for the now-defunct communist-era Yugoslav army and police.

Is the Zastava M70 stamped?

The Zastava ZPAP M70 uses a thicker-than-standard 1.5 mm stamped receiver that uses a heavy-duty “bulged” front trunnion, a set-up taken from the RPK light machinegun version of the AK. Another unique M70 feature included on the ZPAP is the dust cover locking mechanism.

Is an M70 an AK-47?

The Zastava M70 (Serbian Cyrillic: Застава М70) is an assault rifle developed and produced by Zastava Arms in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia). The design of the M70 was based on the Soviet AK-47 (specifically Type 3) and it became the standard issue weapon in the Yugoslav People’s Army in 1970.

What kind of magazine does the Zastava M85 have?

Billed by Zastava as a “mini-Mauser” sporting rifle, the M85 is a simple bolt-action rifle with a five-round internal magazine with a conventional hinged floorplate.

What kind of stock does the M85 have?

There is no synthetic stock, no modern box magazine, no high-tech metallurgy, and no modern blade trigger. The M85 is a rifle built as rifles were once built, from wood and steel and with a time-tested action. It won’t appeal to everyone, but there is a market for a more traditional rifle like this.

Is the Zastava sporting rifle worth the money?

Zastava rifles do not appear for sale that often, but they are worth considering. They might be relatively unsophisticated but they are robust, well put together and capable of shooting well. Importantly, the price tag may represent excellent value for money to anyone on a budget or seeking an entry-level rifle.

Is the CZ 527 a good target gun?

With surplus ammunition costing less than half that of commercial ammunition, it is easy to justify what some would call “excessive” target practice, not to mention it makes these rifles great additions to the range bag when you bring that inevitable new shooter out to the range for the first time. Secondly, they are incredibly handy rifles.