Yugoslav Sks

[Raptor3000]

Hi guys,

Just found that century arms have yugo sks in excellent condition in stock.

What do you guys think about them, are they any good? I have a russian and Chinese paratrooper.

Do you think they will become hard to find like Russian in future?

Thanks

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I have a Yugo and I shot it last weekend for the first time. It is heavy but it shoots really nice. It ran flawless. Apparently the gas valve needs to be replaced at some point on the Yugo's due to the on/off feature which is unique to the Yugo, but it seems to be an easy fix.

I would pick up one of the Century Yugo's, but I have no idea how to mail order a gun without getting hosed with fees and taxes on top of taxes.

[Raptor3000]

Looks like the ones Century has are yugo sks 59, without grenade launcher attachment.

[Capybara]

So these are California legal, as long as they don't have the grenade launcher or the detachable mag, correct? Is it the same with all of the SKS variants or were some listed on the AW lists?

[morrcarr67]

So these are California legal, as long as they don't have the grenade launcher or the detachable mag, correct? Is it the same with all of the SKS variants or were some listed on the AW lists?

Yes the Yugo M59 is legal in CA as it does not have a GL on it.

If a Yugo M59 has a detachable magazine it would be legal in CA.

Only rifles marked SKS that have detachable magazines are illegal in CA.

[hifiguns]

There is no way to determine the manufacture date of the M59, because the records were destroyed in the war. Some would meet the 50 year rule and some don't. So while it is legal to own an unmodified M59 in CA, it is not be legal to ship one to a C&R holder in CA.

Unlike the 59/66, the M59 is very similar to the Russian SKS, but the barrel isn't chrome lined.

[PEZHEAD265]

There is no way to determine the manufacture date of the M59, because the records were destroyed in the war. Some would meet the 50 year rule and some don't. So while it is legal to own an unmodified M59 in CA, it is not be legal to ship one to a C&R holder in CA.

Unlike the 59/66, the M59 is very similar to the Russian SKS, but the barrel isn't chrome lined.

There is records but only a few were made pre 64 so they don't pass the 50 year rule in CA.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=583187

Read posts 40 and 41

[Quiet]

The Zastava M-59 was in production from 1959-1966.
The Zastava M-59/66 was in production from 1967-1989.

So, if the 50 year rule for CA was still in effect, the Zastava M-59 would be eligible for cash & carry transfers in 2017.

However, because of the long gun registration laws, the 50 or more years requirement no longer matters, past 12-31-2013.

On 01-01-2014, as long as you have a valid 03-FFL & valid COE, you can do a cash & carry transfer on any C&R rifle/shotgun/other (it does not need to be 50 or more years old, just a C&R). [PC 27966]

So, a Zastava M-59 or M-59/66 would be eligible for cash & carry type transfers after 12-31-2013, as long as you have a C&R FFL & COE.



Penal Code 27966
Commencing January 1, 2014, if all of the following requirements are satisfied, Section 27545 shall not apply to the sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm:
(a) The sale, loan, or transfer is infrequent, as defined in Section 16730.
(b) The firearm is not a handgun.
(c) The firearm is a curio or relic, as defined in Section 478.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or its successor.
(d) The person receiving the firearm has a current certificate of eligibility issued pursuant to Section 26710.
(e) The person receiving the firearm is licensed as a collector pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued thereto.
(f) Within 30 days of taking possession of the firearm, the person to whom it is transferred shall forward by prepaid mail, or deliver in person to the Department of Justice, a report that includes information concerning the individual taking possession of the firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of the firearm in question. The report forms that individuals complete pursuant to this section shall be provided to them by the department.

[Raptor3000]

Are m59s any good? I already have Russian and Chinese psratrooper.

Do you guys think the supply pof M59 will dry up and these will be hard to find?


Thanks

[Chach]

Are m59s any good? I already have Russian and Chinese psratrooper.

Do you guys think the supply pof M59 will dry up and these will be hard to find?


Thanks

They are reliable as all hell and while accuracy isn't their strong suit per se, they do shoot incredibly well for the type of rifle they are (all shots within a paper plate @ 100yds for me). I personally love my Yugos; they fire everything I put in em and keep on trucking after thousands of rounds with minimal upkeep. Only real downside is the non-chrome lined barrel, which really isn't an issue IMO. After all, how many other rifles in your safe have a chrome barrel? Just means you need to clean right away after shooting surplus ammo that's possibly corrosive.

As with all other surplus rifles, the M59 is not being manufactured anymore and supplies will eventually dry up. Prices reflect this as they have been on the rise over the last few years, and will probably only continue to do so in the future. While there are a few Yugo haters around, I'd say you're safe in purchasing one. If you don't like it, someone else will be willing to take it off your hands I'm sure.

[paul0660]

Are m59s any good?

I have a very short list of guns I want. An excellent M59 is on it.

[Raptor3000]

Is m59 better than m59/66 as there is no gas valve?

[paul0660]

Is m59 better than m59/66 as there is no gas valve?

IMO yes. It is an unfortunate weak point that will eventually leak and cause the action to not eject and load properly. It may take thousands of rounds for this to be a problem, and there are oversized replacement valves available, but like I like to say, it is when, not if.

[0321jarhead]

This is the M59 I got "shipped to me" a couple years back from CAI. It was made in 1966. And yes I'm FFL/03. There were no legal issues on shipping to California per CAI. And its a great shooter. http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/...d/100_3009.jpg http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/...d/100_3007.jpg

[RED VASQUEZ]

Yes the Yugo M59 is legal in CA as it does not have a GL on it.

If a Yugo M59 has a detachable magazine it would be legal in CA.

Only rifles marked SKS that have detachable magazines are illegal in CA.

I bought a 59/66 at Big 5 a couple of years ago and the paperwork listed it as "Century Yugo SKS". Might this be a problem if using a detachable mag?

If not, then