Zastava M12 Black Spear
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Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
Place of origin | Serbia |
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Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
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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[]
- ^ a b c Zastava arms.
- ^ John Walter. The Sniper Encyclopaedia. Greenhill Books. ISBN 9781784382421.
External links[]
- Zastava arms. "Anti-materiel Rifle M12 - Black Spear". Zastava arms.
- Zastava M93 Black Arrow: Serbia's .50 Cal Anti-Materiel Rifle
- Sniper rifles of Serbia
- 12.7 mm sniper rifles
- Zastava Arms
- Bolt-action rifles
- Anti-materiel rifles
- Serbian design