^Lot 1743 Zastava/CAI M59 'SKS' 7.62x39mm SN: C-32896

Zastava M59 PAP, also known as Papovka, is a Yugoslav licensed version of Soviet SKS semi-automatic rifle.'Mdl 59' Yugoslavian made gas-operated semi automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. Imported by CAI, right barrel. Features a blued finish, 20.5" barrel, hooded post front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to1,000 meters, cleaning rod, folding blade bayonet, manual safety, smooth trigger, fixed 10 round magazine, smooth wood handguard, pistol grip shoulder stock and trapdoor metal buttplate. Serial number matches on the receiver, bolt carrier, and stock. Rifle retains approximately 94% of it's blued finish with scratches/edge wear, there is a very small patch of light pitting on the cover. bore appears excellent/bright, strong rifling, and wood stocks are very good. Serial numbers puts it at pre 1967,
NRA Condition-Very Good. C&R firearm.