Zastava M77

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name=Zastava M77
type=Battle rifle
origin=flagcountry|Serbia
designer=Zastava Arms ("Zastava oružje")
manufacturer=Zastava Arms
cartridge=7.62x51mm NATO
design_date=
prod_date=
service=
operators=Serbia, Montenegro, Republic of Macedonia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Private Military Contractors
wars=Yugoslav Wars, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom
spec_type=Rotary-bolt gas-actuated assault rifle
calibre=
part_length=500 mm
ammo=
feed=20 rounds
action=Gas-actuated (rotating bolt)
rate=Semi-automatic, fully-automatic
velocity=840 m/s
range=600 m
weight=4.8 kg
length=990 mm
sights=Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights
variants=3
number=

The M77 is a modern military battle rifle developed and manufactured by Zastava Arms of Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia.

The M77 is designed on the basis of famous Kalashnikov rifles from Russia, which was proven in numerous wars fought worldwide in the last sixty years.

Overview

The Zastava M77 rifle chambers and fires the 7.62x51mm NATO round. It is gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, selective fire firearm with both a fixed and folding stock.

History and Variants

In serial production, Zastava Arms produces 3 variants of the rifle:
* M77 B1 assault rifle
* M77 AB1 assault rifle
* M77 B1 light machinegun

Design and Features

The Zastava M77 is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a folding stock.

The Zastava M77 can be identified from other AK rifles by the 3 cooling slots in the foregrip.

Factory Accessories

* Knife with scabbard
* Blank Firing Attachment
* Cleaning kit
* Oil can
* Cleaning rod
* Sling
* 4 spare 20rds magazines

External links

* [http://www.zastava-arms.co.yu Official website of the manufacturer Zastava Arms]