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Zastava M59/66 is a Yugoslav version of Soviet SKS semi-automatic rifle that can launch 22mm rifle grenades. It was used by various military and security forces in Yugoslavia and its successor states, as well as by PLAN insurgents in Namibia and Ethiopia.
Intro to the Yugoslavian SKS. One day I’ll make videos on something other than SKS pattern carbines. That day is not today.—0:00 Intro1:07 General Yugoslavian History4:13 The SKS in Yugos...
The SKS (Russian: Самозарядный карабин системы Симонова, romanized: Samozaryadny karabin sistemy Simonova, lit. 'self-loading carbine of the Simonov system') is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov in 1945.
The Zastava M59/66 carbine, also colloquially known as the “Yugo SKS”, differed from its Soviet ascendant by having a permanently installed spigot-type grenade launcher at the muzzle end of the barrel. There were several other changes necessary to safely and accurately fire rifle grenades.
The Yugoslavian SKS may be one of the best built versions of this old surplus rifle. Extensive machining throughout and solid construction make this a quali...
The two main SKS styles in the United States are the Yugoslavian (top) and Chinese Norinco (bottom) SKS. The SKS is one of the most prolific surplus rifles. We hands-on review the Yugoslavian and Chinese variants plus some potential issues and even upgrades. We review products independently.
Yugo SKS 59/66 Rifle is chambered in 762x39 semi auto and was in Military service from 1959 & saw service with other country's well into the 1990's. The design and function is very close to the Russian SKS design however the 59/66 added the ability to fire 22 mm rifle grenades.
