Loosely based on the m57, the m70 is scaled down to accept the smaller, less powerful. When purchasing this type of sporting rifle, the customer can choose one of the following types of trigger mechanism. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. Utg pro made in usa yugo m70 n or opap, zastava pap m90np ak quad rail handguard. Marco milazzo weapons, ammunition, ballistcs and explosives expert. Researching aks, especially paps, gets real convoluted real quick. Even with mostly the toe of the stock in my shoulder pocket compared to the whole butt im still having to tilt my head to get a good sight picture using irons. The opap displays the original military finish of this fine rifle with oiled wood furniture and yugo pattern heavy duty, bulged receiver. However, the zastava makes a great base for a custom rig and these actions respond to a little gunsmithing very well and can be slicked up really nicely. For many years these pistols were used by yugoslavian police and military. We currently carry new production firearms from zastava arms usa, and surplus firearms and magazines that were manufacture by zastava for the former yugoslavia.
Technical consultant of the italian judicial authority. The rifle is intended as a 100 yard iron sight game getter. We specifically disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury whatsoever, occurring as a result. The original zastava military m70 was the standard issue firearm in the yugoslav peoples army in 1970. Oct 27, 20 im close to purchasing my first ak and am leaning heavily towards a zastava m70 o pap.
Same mauser action with sliding safety ala many other commercial mauser imported over the years from interarms, charles daly, etc. Centuryarmsnpaptakedownlevel the npap m70s takedown lever for the gas tube is located on the righthand side of the gun on the rearsight base. Unfortunately i forgot the site but important thing is, i found out how to date these little pistols up to a certain point. I read about some issues with changing out furniture with these. Specifically, we look at the npapdf underfolding stock version based on the m70ab1, as well as the opap. Many of you are well versed on the yugo m70 series rifles, but i am writing the following info basically for the folks here that dont. The m70 is an aircooled, magazinefed, selective fire rifle. Here is eaa zastava pap as it comes out of the box. Centry arms zastava pap m70 hipoint firearms forum.
Works fine and was wondering if anybody else has one. In 1970 the army funded the mass production of the m70 series rifle which then became the standard infantry rifle of the yugoslav peoples army. Zastava arms ak 47 zpap m70 wood furniture zr7762wm dk. I know this is an old thread but i have handled both the american and the m70, i ended up buying the zastava due to it feeling better in the hand and on a friends advise. The gun is a zastava serbian m70 opap that i have had now for about 3 months. The m70 opap is flying off the shelves these days due to the known quality of zastava rifles, the cost, and because century seems to be importing them by the boatload.
Zastava arms ak 47s are available again in the usa, thanks to zastava arms usa. Today mag pie will be demonstrating how to replace the wood furniture stock on the npap m70 ak 47 with a magpul zhukovs extendable collapsible stock. Jan 09, 2017 initial teardown and analysis on this severely damaged yugo m70 pap rifle. Notice the long and fat yugo m70 sized forend, and the full length stock. It is still very popular, because it confirmed its reliability in all environments. Metal swivels provide secure assembly of the sling. It is informally referred to as the yugo m70 or yugo ak. Utg picatinnykeymod compatible adaptor for qd sling swivel. View and download plantronics m70 series user manual online. Assault rifle m70 ab2 designed on the basis of kalashnikov principle is used by armed forces in the whole world for more than 40 years since it first appeared. Built by zastava, the same factory that produced the m70b1 and m70ab2 for the former yugoslavia, pap rifles represent civilian versions of the m70 series. By the 1920s, zastava was making the fntweaked m24 mauser, a gun that later morphed into the yugoslav model 1948 mauser and remained in production for the countrys military well into the 1960s. The design of the m70 was based on the soviet akm rifle and it became the standard issue weapon in the yugoslav peoples army in 1970. The m70b1 is built from surplus military parts so it has the bayonet lug and is built on a new thicker rpk receiver edit.
In fact you might become sergei the soviet bearslayer if you shoot and carry the npap enough. Upon coming home i noticed some metal shavings in the action. Based on the m57 tokarev pistol, the m70 is still a favorite with police units in yugoslavia and serbia. The zastava m70 formerly the cz m70 is a semiautomatic pistol produced as a sidearm for the yugoslav police. The wood buttstock includes a rubber buttpad for comfortable shooting. After a retainging plate, arsenal trigger group, and surplus bolt carriergas piston it has been a very good rifle. The o pap displays the original military finish of this fine rifle with oiled wood furniture and yugo pattern heavy duty, bulged receiver. Zastava arms usa zastava zpap ak47 m57a dk firearms. I recently received a serb zastava npap ak47 yugo m70 7.
Includes one 30 round tapco magazine, cleaning rod, and owners manual. May 07, 2015 i have an o pap, century installed the paper clip incorrectly and the trigger axis pin fell out, the gas piston was welded in place, and the tapco trigger group was a terrible p. The pap series is manufactured by zastava and imported into the usa by century arms. Out of the box it shot cast 200 grain hand loads at 1. The pap m70 is a semiautomatic rifle chambered for the 7. Ristic said the factory, which employs 2,500, never really put the classic boltaction to bed and it is still in commercial production as the lk m70. Utg 400 lumen compact led weapon light with qd lever lock. The shotgun has 28 inch blue barrel with a vent rib. Centry arms zastava pap m70 discussion in general firearms discussion started by steers182, feb 23, 20. Its a yugoslavian designed akm which is manufactured by zastava in serbia, and then. This recoiloperated, singleaction pistol differs significantly from the. Century arms npap ak unboxing and first shots ultimate reloader.
I had read some negative reports about the pap rifles but this one was priced right so i decided to give it a try. When you lend, give or sell the firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. I was a little alarmed at first but after some searching i saw some posts that say this is normal for a brand new n pap due to the boring of something or other. This adapter block has been specifically releived to fit the npap rifle and. Showing how to disassemble the serbian made zastava m70 npap and o pap ak47 rifles, chambered in 7. Does anyone here have the ak made by zastava imported by century. It is totally free of charge and will save you a considerable amount of money both in cost and in repair work.
The ones that i have seen in person have a very nice fit and finish. Congratulations on your purchase of the pap m70 semiauto rifle. Poluautomatska puskapistolj, semiautomatic riflepistol are a series of sporting rifles designed to comply with us firearms import laws. The zastava pap from century arms bottom is an ak47, with some important changes that make it a much nicer gun overall. I had 2 or 3 in the interarms flavor and one of the zastava m70 s in 3006. Item will ship, in the factory box, fully insured at the purchase price. Up for sale is a zastava ak47 o pap m70 with a 16 barrel, chambered in 7.
Just thought i might give everyone here that may be interested in buying an ak 47 variant some info on my latest purchase. The century zastava pap m92 pistol is derived from the zastava m92 rifle. What to look for in an ak or troubleshooting yours. May 10, 20 when the hardy century arms zastava npap rifle showed up at my ffl, i couldnt help but imagine some massive russian dude, disheveled as all hell, inspecting the gun and grunting, iz good with a nodding frown of approval. That and a few hundred bucks into a good grade stock yields a rifle that is greater than the sum of its parts. The pistol was loosely based on the zastava m57, but is scaled down to accept the smaller and less powerful 7,65mm browning. Here you will find pistols and ak47s from the zastava factory in serbia. My first observation was the qualityit is well made and well finished. In april of 2020, it was announced that all future z pap m70 rifles manufactured by zastava arms would now feature a 1. Not necessarily planning on switching it out but would like the option in case i dont like the cheek rest or something breaks. Sep 12, 2012 the zastava pap from century arms bottom is an ak47, with some important changes that make it a much nicer gun overall. I have the hardest time getting a good cheek weld on my npap.
The pap m77 ps is a semiautomatic akpattern rifle made by zastava arms of. The m92 is a shortened version of the zastava m70 assault rifle, which is a modified copy of the soviet ak 47 series of assault rifles with a few tweaks. The midgrade walnut stock and matching forearm are in good condition. Hey good folks, recently picked up an npap m70 ak and i only have about 50rds through it. How to remove the stock on a serbian zastava npap m70 ak47 rifle, for customization or replacement. These are brand new guns made from 100% new parts, made in serbia. In the wake of the floods of isaac, if you are going to strap one rifle to your back, for who knows whats next, the zastava pap is a good option. We specifically disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury whatsoever, occurring as a result of the use of faulty, nonstandard or remanufactured ammunition, any modifications or changes. Yugoslavian zastava m70 pap ak47 troubleshooting youtube. The m70 is designed on the basis of kalashnikov principle. This pistol is based on the military type m57 pistol.
The zastava m70, formerly designated cz m70 crvena zastava model 1970 is semiautomatic pistol produced by zastava arms as a sidearm for yugoslav police and certain military officers. The pap m70 and m77 rifles are imported in the sporting configuration with thumbhole buttstock, without bayonet lugs, and grenadelaunching sightgas cutoff. Zastava arms of serbia has launched two new versions of the tt30 pistol. Today, many of these pistols are sold worldwide as surplus. You can get a copy of this manual from century arms, inc. We offer a fine, one of a kind selection of hand engraved rifles and pistols. The m70 pistol was produced by the yugoslavian now serbian arms manufacturer crvena zastava, as a sidearm for police and certain military officers. Based on the m57 tokarev pistol, the m70 is still a favorite with police units in serbia. The zastava m77s threeposition adjustable gas block. With proper care and handling, it will give you long, reliable service. In addition, zastava will now chromeline the barrels of the z pap m70, marking the first time the company used chrome in the lining of a barrel for any rifle.