Yugoslavian M59-66 SKS Rifle - 7.62x39
- NOT C&R eligible
- Charging Handle has been shaven short (see images)
- Good condition
- Sporterized above the gas valve
- These rifles are original form the gas block down. However, the rifles have been sporterized from the gas systems to the muzzle. Bayonet lugs have been removed, front sights may have been altered, or the muzzle break has been replaced ,cut, or removed.
Yugo SKS 59-66 Rifle is a Yugoslavian variant of the Soviet-designed SKS semi-automatic rifle. It features a distinctive grenade launcher attachment and flip-up grenade sights. The rifle is chambered in 7.62x39mm and has a fixed 10-round magazine. This rifle saw extensive service throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, specifically during the ensuing conflicts following the fall of Yugoslavia.
*Images may show variation of condition.
NRA ANTIQUE/SURPLUS FIREARM CONDITIONS STANDARDS:
- FACTORY NEW: All original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out.
- EXCELLENT: All original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore.
- FINE: All original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood; good bore.
- VERY GOOD: All original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
- GOOD: Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or re-blued; principal letters, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
- FAIR: Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or re-blued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
- POOR: Major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collector's firearm.
