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Not to be confused with Zastava M77.
Zastava M77 B1
Zastava M77 B1
TypeBattle rifle
Place of origin Yugoslavia
Service history
In service1977–present
WarsYugoslav Wars
Production history
Designed1977
ManufacturerZastava Arms
Specifications
Mass4.35 kg
Length1035 mm
Barrel length500 mm
Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
ActionGas-actuated (rotating bolt)
Rate of fire620 rnd/s[1]
Muzzle velocity840 m/s[2]
Effective firing range800 m
Feed system20-round box magazine
SightsAdjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights

The Zastava M77 B1 is a battle rifle developed and manufactured by Zastava Arms in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia).[3] It was introduced in 1977.[4] It is a derivative of the Zastava M70[4] and modified copy of the Soviet AKM,[1] chambered in Western 7.62×51mm caliber with an enlarged receiver,[4] and Western type flash eliminator added. It is gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, shoulder fired and selective fire firearm with a fixed wooden stock. The M77 AB1 has a folding stock.

In the United States, there are variants chambered in .308 and .223.[1]

It was operated by the Cyprus Army.[5]

Annotations

It is known in Serbian as Automatska puška M77 B1 (М77 Б1). Formerly, it was designated M77B1 (М77Б1), or Automatska puška M.1977B1.[6] It is sometimes confused with the similar Zastava M77.

Users

Former users

References

  1. ^ a b c Phillip Peterson (8 October 2007). Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide. F+W Media, Inc. pp. 479–. ISBN 0-89689-477-0.
  2. ^ "1". M77B1 assault rifle. bulcomers ks.
  3. ^ Zastava Arms. sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFZastava_Arms (help)
  4. ^ a b c John Walter (25 March 2006). Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. pp. 213–. ISBN 0-89689-241-7.
  5. ^ "2". Automatska puska M77. MyCity Military.
  6. ^ Бранко Богдановић (1990). ""ПУШКЕ" ДВА ВЕКА ПУШАКА НА ТЕРИТОРИЈИ ЈУГОСЛАВИЈЕ". Београд: СПОРТИНВЕСТ. Automatska puška M.1977B1. Zbirka FNP.
  7. ^ http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/09/30/disgruntled-mali-troops-fire-weapons-kidnap-officer.html


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