Zastava LK M07
Zastava Arms · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2007
Also known as: Zastava M07, M07 Sniper Rifle, Zastava LK M07
Overview
The Zastava LK M07 is a Serbian precision bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, built on a strengthened Mauser M98 action. Developed by Zastava Arms as a modern military and law enforcement sniper platform, the M07 features a 650mm cold hammer-forged chrome-vanadium steel heavy barrel, a polygonal-shaped receiver with an integral Picatinny rail, and a traditional wooden stock with adjustable cheek piece and length of pull. The rifle is capable of effective engagements at ranges up to 1,000 meters with match-grade ammunition. The Mauser-type action provides controlled round feeding and a robust three-position safety, while the heavy barrel profile contributes to accuracy and thermal stability during sustained fire.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5400 g (190.5 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 5700 g (201.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1190 mm (46.85") |
| Barrel Length | 650 mm (25.59") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3536 J (2608 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3800 m (4156 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Vanadium Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO, .308 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety
- Features: Mauser 98 Action, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Free Floating Barrel, Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Threaded Muzzle, Heavy Profile Barrel
Variants
- Zastava M07M — Anti Materiel
- Zastava M07 AS — Polymer Stock
- Zastava M07 AF — Folding Stock
Service history
Operators
- Serbian Armed Forces · adopted 2010 · as M07
- Serbian Police Special Units
Production
Production years: 2007-present
Primarily manufactured for Serbian military and law enforcement, with the M07 AS variant exported to civilian markets.
Origin
Country of origin: Serbia
Notes
The M07 designation covers three stock variants: M07 (wooden stock), M07AS (polymer fixed stock), and M07AF (folding stock). The M07M is a separate variant chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum with different dimensions. The barrel thread pattern is 18x1 RH for European-standard suppressors and muzzle devices. The rifle uses a Mauser-type claw extractor for reliable controlled-round feeding. The M07 AS variant is the version most commonly exported to the US market through Zastava Arms USA. Two detachable 5-round magazines are included with the rifle.
Background
The M07 represents Zastava's continuation of the Mauser bolt-action tradition, building on over 150 years of arms manufacturing in Kragujevac, Serbia. The rifle modernizes the proven Mauser 98 action with contemporary features while retaining the controlled-round-feed reliability that has made Mauser-type actions the gold standard for military bolt-action rifles.