Zastava M12 Black Spear

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Zastava M12 Black Spear
Type	Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin	Serbia
Production history
Manufacturer	Zastava Arms
Specifications
Mass	13.46 kg (12.7×108 variant) 12.93 kg (12.7×99 variant)
Length	1,700 mm (12.7×108 variant) 1,533 mm (12.7×99 variant)
Barrel length	1,007 mm (12.7×108 variant) 840.5 mm (12.7×99 variant)
Cartridge	12.7×108mm .50 BMG
Action	Bolt action (rotating bolt; long action)
Maximum firing range	1,800 m
Feed system	5-round magazine
Sights	Optical sight (4-16 x 56mm)

The Zastava M12 Black Spear is a 12.7mm or .50 caliber anti-materiel rifle developed by Zastava Arms of Serbia.

Description[]

The M12 is based on the Mauser action. The barrel interior is chrome plated, and on the exterior has flutes to improve cooling. It has a muzzle brake to help reduce recoil.^[1] The rifle was introduced in 2017.^[2]

The trigger pull and position can be adjusted; a safety mechanism is also incorporated on the trigger. The stock is made of aluminium and has a built-in buffer, to further reduce the effect of recoil, and a third folding leg, which can be adjusted in height, to complement the bipod assembled under the barrel.^[1]

It can be chambered for either 12.7×108mm (maximum range 1,800 m) or .50 BMG (maximum range 1,600 m) ammunition. On top of the chamber has a Picatinny rail to fix different types of optical devices.^[1]

See also[]

• Zastava M93
• Zastava M76
• Zastava M91
• Zastava M07
• List of sniper rifles

References[]

External links[]

• Zastava arms. "Anti-materiel Rifle M12 - Black Spear". Zastava arms.
• Zastava M93 Black Arrow: Serbia's .50 Cal Anti-Materiel Rifle