Contessa Picatinny Rail for Mauser Zastava M70

About Picatinny Rail

The Picatinny rail system features slots spaced at precise 5.23 mm intervals, enabling consistent and versatile use along its entire length. This system is designed for ease of mounting and is universally compatible; accessories designed for a Picatinny rail will fit seamlessly, irrespective of the manufacturer or the date of production. Known for its affordability, durability, and reliability, the Picatinny rail is a popular choice among professionals and military personnel, making it a dominant player in the scope mounts market in recent years.
The Picatinny design marks a significant advancement over the older Weaver standard. Unlike the Weaver system, which offers only a few predetermined slots, the Picatinny rail boasts continuous slots across its surface. This feature provides the flexibility to mount devices at any preferred location. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are narrower, at 3.8 mm, allowing mounts designed for Weaver rails to fit on a Picatinny rail. However, mounts specifically made for Picatinny rails do not fit on Weaver rails due to the size difference of recoil stoppers. This compatibility and versatility make the Picatinny rail a superior mounting solution in various applications.

About the Contessa

Contessa, an Italian manufacturer renowned for its high-quality scope mounts, combines decades of experience with advanced 3D technology and precision handcrafting. Recognized internationally, its mounts are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, featuring soft, rounded edges. Contessa Picatinny rails are machined to strict tolerances, and  feature one of the best fit and finish. Each rail bears the distinctive golden Contessa logo, symbolizing quality and craftsmanship.

About the Zastava

Zastava Arms, established in 1853 in Kragujevac, Serbia, began by manufacturing cannons and was initially known as Vojno-Tehnicki Zavod. Post-WWII, Zastava was rebranded as Zavodi Crvena Zastava. The company expanded its range over the years, including the licensed production of Mauser inspired rifles and, later, variants of the AK-47. Its extensive product line now includes everything from hunting rifles to military-grade weapons, maintaining a significant presence in global arms markets​​.  

About the M70 Bolt action

The Zastava M70 is a Yugoslavian bolt-action rifle based on the Mauser M24 design, known for its controlled feed and claw-type extractor. Initially introduced under various names such as Whitworth or Mark X, it has also been manufactured under the LK M70 designation. The rifle features a three-locking lugs bolt, a reshaped bolt handle for easier use with scopes, and a switch safety on the right side of the bolt shroud. It includes a steel floorplate accessible internal magazine with a capacity of up to four rounds. All Zastava M70 receivers come with four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

Variants

Zastava M70 is available in the following variants:

• Zastava M70 Standard
• Zastava M70 Left Hand
• Zastava M70 Fullstock
• Zastava M70 Battue
• Zastava M70 American Style
• Zastava M70 PS
• Zastava M70 PSS

Calibres

Zastava M70 is chambered for the following calibres:

• .22-250 Rem.
• .243 Win.
• 6mm Rem.
• .25-06 Rem.
• 6.5x55 SE
• 6.5x57
• .264 Win. Mag.
• .270 Win.
• 7x57
• 7mm-08 Rem.
• 7mm Rem. Mag.
• 7x64
• .308 Win.
• .30-06 Spr.
• .300 Win. Mag.
• 8x57 JS
• 9.3x62
• .375 H&H
• .458 Win. Mag.

Design of the Rail

The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Mauser Zastava M70 is constructed from steel, known for its superior hardness and durability compared to aluminum, ensures a higher degree of repeatability with less wear over time. The picatinny rail features 14 slots and 4 mounting holes, all secured with 6-48 threading. A distinct central canal on the rail allows for the concurrent use of the rifle's iron sights, offering a reliable backup sighting solution without the need to remove the picatinny rail when there is nothing mounted on it. This picatinny rail is attached to the rifle with four screws.

Mounting Dimensions

• A=21.9mm
• B=97.0mm
• C=12.8mm
• BHU=4.0mm
• R1=14.5mm
• R2=18.0mm

This rail can also be mounted on:

Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Mauser Zastava M70 can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• FN Browning Browning Mauser
• Herters XK3
• Herters Zastava J9
• Husqvarna 5000
• Interarms Mark X
• J.C. Higgins Model 51
• Kettner Luger L04
• Kettner Luger L99
• Marlin 455
• Parker Hale Safari 1200
• Remington 798
• Santa Barbara Mauser
• Voere 2155
• Voere 2165

Mounting Instructions

Remove all the stains (grease, oil etc.) from the rifle's receiver with a cleaning fluid (acetone). Once the surface is clean and dry, check whether the screws match the rail and the holes on the receiver. Before mounting the rail permanently, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid 278 or 648 on screws. Be careful not to get the fluid in or near the mounting holes. Carefully clean the remaining excess fluid around the rail with a cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, screw the screws appropriately (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs).
If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.

What's in the box?

Each package comes complete with one steel rail, a sturdy wrench for easy installation, and four screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.

Warranty

This product comes with a 30-year warranty.