JAMES RIVER ARMORY ZASTAVA M72B1 RPK 7.62X39MM 21″ BARREL

Zastava Arms, Yugoslavia / James River Armory

The JR-M72B1 semi-auto rifle is built by James River Armory from original A-1 grade M72B1 RPK Zastava parts kit. Has a new US barrel and 1.5 mil stamped receiver with reinforcement ridges. Utilizing enough US parts to make it 922R compliant. The new U.S. made heavy barrel has cooling fins duplicating the original but with the accuracy of a new bore.

The RPK was designed as a gas-operated, air-cooled, drum-fed, selective fire, squad automatic weapon with a bipod. Like the Soviet RPK but has unique design features such as the heavy finned barrel. Allowing for maximum cooling under heavy fire. The B1 designation denotes the modernized version of the rifle with the heavy 1.5 mil stamped receiver with reinforcement ridges

Comes with 3-30 round magazines, magazine pouch, bi-pod, cleaning kit and hardcase uses standard AK-mags and drums

JR-M72B1 Specifications

• Mfg. Model #: JR-M72B1
• Action: Gas-Actuated Rotating Bolt Semi-Auto
• Caliber: 7.62×39mm
• Barrel: 21.3” Heavy Finned Barrel
• Sights: Adjustable rear sight/Drift front sight
• Weight: 12 lbs.
• Stock: Original Military Surplus
• Finish: Blue