Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this famous Serbian-made semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Zastava O-PAP M70!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Zastava, Serbia / C.A.I. Georgia, VT
Model: O-PAP M70
Serial: 0-PAP005900
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16.25" with Slant Muzzle Brake
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Post Front with Adjustable Tangent Ladder Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock and Forearm with Black Checkered Synthetic Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Zastava O-PAP M70 is a rugged, no-nonsense AK-pattern rifle in the long line of Yugoslav/Serbian M70 designs adapted for the civilian market. Fundamentally, it traces its roots to the Zastava M70 series — a proven, military-grade Kalashnikov derivative — and in commercial O-PAP form, it is typically chambered in 7.62×39, built to handle the same service loads and rough treatment as its military cousins. The platform’s basic strengths are familiar to anyone who knows AKs: a simple, long-stroke gas system with a robust chrome-lined barrel and bolt group that will run reliably with a wide variety of ammunition; a stamped or milled receiver depending on the specific sub-model (early M70s used milled receivers while later variants moved to stamped receivers for weight and production efficiency); and heavy-duty internals designed for longevity rather than tight precision. Exterior features on O-PAP/M70 variants often include a fixed wooden or polymer stock (some imports and domestic variants offer folding or side-folder options), standard AK sights with a notched rear tangent and hooded front post, and a muzzle device suited to service use — all arranged to give predictable, rugged handling in adverse conditions. In short, the O-PAP M70’s appeal is its blend of AK reliability, straightforward field maintainability, and generally lower acquisition cost compared with boutique or precision semiauto rifles.
Model: O-PAP M70
Serial: 0-PAP005900
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16.25" with Slant Muzzle Brake
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Post Front with Adjustable Tangent Ladder Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock and Forearm with Black Checkered Synthetic Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Zastava O-PAP M70 is a rugged, no-nonsense AK-pattern rifle in the long line of Yugoslav/Serbian M70 designs adapted for the civilian market. Fundamentally, it traces its roots to the Zastava M70 series — a proven, military-grade Kalashnikov derivative — and in commercial O-PAP form, it is typically chambered in 7.62×39, built to handle the same service loads and rough treatment as its military cousins. The platform’s basic strengths are familiar to anyone who knows AKs: a simple, long-stroke gas system with a robust chrome-lined barrel and bolt group that will run reliably with a wide variety of ammunition; a stamped or milled receiver depending on the specific sub-model (early M70s used milled receivers while later variants moved to stamped receivers for weight and production efficiency); and heavy-duty internals designed for longevity rather than tight precision. Exterior features on O-PAP/M70 variants often include a fixed wooden or polymer stock (some imports and domestic variants offer folding or side-folder options), standard AK sights with a notched rear tangent and hooded front post, and a muzzle device suited to service use — all arranged to give predictable, rugged handling in adverse conditions. In short, the O-PAP M70’s appeal is its blend of AK reliability, straightforward field maintainability, and generally lower acquisition cost compared with boutique or precision semiauto rifles.
In practice, the O-PAP M70 performs as a durable, pragmatic rifle rather than a bench-rest platform: expect dependable feeding from stamped or milled magazines, honest if not match-grade accuracy at typical AK engagement ranges, and uncomplicated maintenance — regular attention to the gas port, bolt face, extractor, and trunnion areas keeps these rifles running smoothly for thousands of rounds. Common owner improvements are predictable (upgrading handguard and buttstock for better ergonomics, fitting optics to a rail adapter, improving trigger components, or replacing worn magazines), and the platform responds well to such practical upgrades while retaining its baseline reliability. Buyers should inspect the usual AK wear points: ensure secure rivets and solid receiver integrity (look for loose or cracked rivet holes on stamped receivers), confirm clear, consistent gas-block alignment and no excessive bolt/carrier peening, check the bore and crown for erosion or pitting, and verify magazine fit/lockup and extractor condition. Also be mindful of legal and importation nuances in your jurisdiction — some O-PAP/M70 variants were offered with feature changes or compliance modifications for U.S. markets, so confirming the rifle’s configuration, serial markings, and local legal status is an important pre-purchase step. Properly maintained, the Zastava O-PAP M70 is a workmanlike, cost-effective AK family rifle that delivers the rugged dependability shooters expect from the Zastava lineage.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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