ZASTAVA M59/66 YUGO SKS from THE LITTLE SPORTSMAN SHOP LLC near NORTHUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania, USA

The Zastava M59/66 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. Produced in Yugoslavia, this model follows the SKS pattern and features a 24-inch barrel. It uses a fixed 10-round internal magazine with the ability to load an additional round in the chamber for a total capacity of 10+1. The rifle operates on a gas system typical of the SKS design and incorporates a milled steel receiver. Its configuration includes a hardwood stock and integral bayonet mount, consistent with the military production of the period.

This M59/66 is used. The design includes a gas shutoff valve and grenade-launching sight, distinguishing it from earlier SKS variants. The longer barrel and robust construction reflect the Yugoslav approach to the SKS platform, providing a solid semi-automatic rifle built around the 7.62x39 cartridge. The controls and layout follow the standard SKS arrangement with a right-side charging handle, fixed magazine, and hinged trigger guard assembly for field maintenance.

Included with the rifle is its fixed 10-round magazine as part of the integral assembly. No additional accessories, magazines, or packaging details are specified. The M59/66 configuration remains identifiable by its extended muzzle device and folding bayonet hardware, characteristic of Zastava’s production for military service rifles of the era.