Zastava M70 Pistol
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 94 mm
- Weight, empty
- 630 g
- Introduced
- 1970
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Zastava M70 Pistol is a compact single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in 7.65mm (.32 ACP), based on the Tokarev TT design adapted for the smaller cartridge. First produced in the 1970s, the M70 pistol has been a popular civilian and police sidearm throughout the Balkans. The blowback-operated pistol features a 94mm barrel, weighs 630g, and holds 8 rounds in a single-stack magazine. Available with walnut wood or polymer grips.
Not to be confused with the Zastava M70 assault rifle (7.62x39mm AK variant) or the M70A pistol (9x19mm). The M70 pistol in 7.65mm has been produced continuously since the 1970s.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Zastava Arms
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Serbia
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1970
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 94 mm
- Overall length
- 165 mm
- Height
- 115 mm
- Weight, empty
- 630 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Blowback
- Firing mechanism
- Single action
- Trigger
- Single action
- Capacity
- 8
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Slide
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Compact design
Slide mounted safety
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 123 .32 ACP pistols | 630 g | 670 g | Lighter than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 124 .32 ACP pistols | 165 mm | 155 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 126 .32 ACP pistols | 94 mm | 87 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 127 .32 ACP pistols | 8 | 8 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the Zastava M70 Pistol
How much does the Zastava M70 Pistol weigh?
The Zastava M70 Pistol weighs 630 g (1.39 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Zastava M70 Pistol?
The Zastava M70 Pistol is chambered in .32 ACP.
How many rounds does the Zastava M70 Pistol hold?
The Zastava M70 Pistol holds 8 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Zastava M70 Pistol?
The Zastava M70 Pistol is 165 mm (6.50 in) long overall, with a 94 mm (3.70 in) barrel.
Who makes the Zastava M70 Pistol?
The Zastava M70 Pistol is made by Zastava Arms (Serbia).
When was the Zastava M70 Pistol introduced?
The Zastava M70 Pistol was introduced in 1970.
How does the Zastava M70 Pistol operate?
The Zastava M70 Pistol uses a blowback action, and its firing mechanism is single action.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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