Is a Yugo SKS any good?
Many argue that the Yugo SKS is worse quality because the barrel is not chrome lined. While I would agree that many are eroded away due to corrosive surplus ammunition, the lack of chrome lining will make the rifling more accurate. The major drawback of the Yugoslavian variation of SKS is the weight.
How many Yugoslavian SKS were made?
| SKS | |
|---|---|
| Number built | 15,000,000 |
| Variants | Chinese Type 56; Yugoslavian PAP; Romanian SKS; Albanian SKS; East German SKS; (North) Vietnamese SKS; North Korean SKS |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.85 kg (8 lb 8 oz). |
Who manufactured Yugo SKS?
Zastava Plant
Rifle, Historic Serbian Police SKS rifle, semi-automatic, manufactured in the famous Zastava Plant – 7.62×39 caliber – In Original Turn-In Condition.
Is a Yugo SKS legal in California?
Zastava SKS Carbines 59/66 are considered destructive devices in California and therefore may not be purchased, possessed, imported, or kept for sale without a permit. These weapons were incorporated into the Yugoslavian Army in 1966 and are constructed with grenade launchers on them.
Is the SKS considered an assault rifle?
Semi-automatic-only rifles like the Colt AR-15 are not assault rifles; they do not have select-fire capabilities. Semi-automatic-only rifles with fixed magazines like the SKS are not assault rifles; they do not have detachable box magazines and are not capable of automatic fire.
Can you get a grenade launcher in California?
Many non-firearm items sold at some gun shows, currently offered for sale by mail order on the internet, or in gun magazines, are illegal in California. Tracer ammunition (except for use in shotguns) and grenade launchers are unlawful and are considered destructive devices in California.
Can you turn an SKS into an AK?
The Simonov SKS semi-automatic rifle was designed in Russia 1946, but eventually was replaced by the AK-47 assault rifle. The Norinco SKS magazine well can be modified to accept AK-style magazines using a few gunsmith techniques and tools.
Can you use a rifle grenade on a Yugo SKS?
An absolute must have if you own a Yugo SKS with launcher muzzle. Tried with several different blank rounds and worked flawlessly every time. Should have ordered more than one. Will order more when they have back in stock. I absolutely loved using these rifle grenades.
Are there any SKS grenade launchers for sale?
Many guys have used these with SKS rifles, and any launcher that fits US rounds will work. We do not have any launchers for sale, but check the reenactor forums, Ebay, or even posts on our site, occasionally someone has one to offer.
How much does a SKS Yugo rifle cost?
The Yugo is truely the most modern and more refined of all of the SKS variants a new production rifle with most of these specs would easily be in the $1000-2000 range. This rifle really brings to the table most of the desired features for a early 20th century battle rifle.
What kind of weapon was the Yugoslavian SKS?
This Review is on specifically the Yugo SKS as it varies from other SKS variant carbines. The Yugo SKS is like any Yugoslavian-Soviet Weapon; Unique, in that they were almost all a particularly different compared to the mother countries variants of the same weapons.