Yugoslavian M72AB1 (RPK) Parts Kit, w/ Underfolder Stock, No Detachable Bipod, 7.62X39 *Good*

Original Yugoslavian Zastava M72AB1 (RPK) parts kit, includes the under folding stock, does NOT have the detachable bipod, 7.62X39, in *Good* condition.

Sold Individually.

This rare kit is for the only factory RPK's to feature an under folding stock and a detachable bipod (allows firing thru ports of armoured vehicles)!
Comes complete minus the barrel, stamped receiver, bipod, cleaning rod retainer, and full-auto sear.
Features the special bipod quick detach mount, QD assault bipod NOT included.
Expect tritium night sights to be expired.
May show additional signs of light rust, wear, marring, grime, etc...

Parts must be inspected and tested by qualified and competent gunsmiths or armorers before use in a firearm.
Not all firearm parts are interchangeable; use of surplus parts without proper knowledge could cause a firearm to malfunction and cause property damage, injury or death.

Kit is fitted for the underfolder stock, originally designed for use by airborne units.
This parts kit was reclaimed from a demilled M72AB1, used by Yugoslavian armed forces.

The Zastava M72 is a light machine gun developed and manufactured by then Yugoslav Zastava Arms company. Generally, the M72 is almost a direct copy of the Soviet RPK light machine gun, the only visual differences being in barrel, wooden stock, no side rail mount and slightly in design of the wooden handguard.

The Zastava M72 chambers and fires the 7.62x39mm M43 round. It is a gas-operated, air-cooled, drum-fed firearm with a fixed stock.

This weapon is a near copy of the Soviet RPK light machine gun. There are a few differences on the M72. It does not have a scope side rail mount, the butt is also different, having the shape of a regular AK-47 rifle. It has a reinforced receiver, night sights and no carrying handle. The barrel also differs from other RPK rifles because of the cooling fins to help with heat dissipation from prolonged fire. The M72 only appears with a heavy profile barrel as opposed to Russian and Romanian RPK rifles that can come in both light or heavy barrel configurations.