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There are plenty of AKs out there wearing modern furniture and rail systems, but the ZPAP M70 Retro goes the other direction. Zastava built this one to look the way the M70 did coming out of the Kragujevac factory decades ago, with a deep blued metal finish instead of paint and light-colored beech furniture that stands out in a rack full of dark walnut and polymer. It is the kind of rifle that gets picked up first at the counter, and it photographs even better in person.
The good looks are backed by the same heavy-duty construction that made the ZPAP line a favorite among AK folks. You get the 1.5mm thick stamped receiver paired with the RPK-style bulged front trunnion, which is beefier than what most standard AK-pattern rifles use. The 16.3 inch barrel is cold hammer forged and chrome lined, so it cleans up fast and holds up to steel-cased range ammo without complaint. Chambered in 7.62×39, it feeds from a 30 round detachable magazine and plays nice with the huge supply of surplus and aftermarket AK mags already out there.
Zastava kept the useful details too. The safety selector includes a notch that lets you lock the bolt to the rear, a handy feature for range work and showing clear. Adjustable front and rear iron sights come standard, true to the original configuration. At roughly 7.9 pounds it carries and swings like a proper Yugo pattern rifle, solid without being a boat anchor.
This one hits a sweet spot for collectors who want the old-school military M70 aesthetic without hunting down a surplus build, and for anyone who simply wants a dependable 7.62×39 rifle that looks fantastic doing it. Serbian-made major components, a track record spanning millions of rifles, and Zastava Arms USA support behind it make the M70 Retro an easy rifle to justify. Feed it, shoot it, wipe it down, repeat.
Mechanically it is the same proven rifle, with the 1.5mm receiver, bulged trunnion and chrome-lined barrel. The difference is cosmetic: the Retro wears a traditional blued metal finish and light beech furniture that recreates the look of the original military M70s, rather than the darker walnut or polymer found on standard models.
Yes. It feeds from standard AK-pattern 7.62×39 magazines, so surplus steel mags, polymer aftermarket options and the included 30-rounder all work. That gives you access to one of the deepest and most affordable magazine supplies in the rifle world.
It is. The 16.3 inch barrel is cold hammer forged and chrome lined, which resists corrosion and fouling buildup. That means easier cleaning sessions and a longer service life, especially if you run a lot of steel-cased range ammo.
Absolutely. The ZPAP M70 platform is based on the military M70 that Zastava has produced by the millions, and the beefed-up receiver and trunnion are built for hard use. Owners routinely report high round counts with no issues, so this is a rifle you can shoot often, not just admire.
| UPC | 669185296273 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ZR7762RTR |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16.3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7.62 x 39mm |
| Capacity | 30 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30 rd. |
| Sights | Open Rifle Sights |
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