Zastava SKS Carbines 59/66 - Considered Destructive Devices in California

Zastava SKS Carbines 59/66 are considered destructive devices in California and therefore may not be purchased, possessed, imported, or kept for sale without a permit.
 

 
 
These weapons were incorporated into the Yugoslavian Army in 1966 and are constructed with grenade launchers on them.  The factory brochure claims that the grenade launcher launches a 22 mm (approximately .80 caliber) grenade.
 
 

 
Based on the information in the factory brochure, this grenade launcher is a destructive device, and enumerated as such in California Penal Code section 12301(a)(4).  Possession of such a device can be a felony.  Please contact us if you anticipate purchasing this weapon.