HS-95 (CZ99) Semi-Automatic Pistol (1991)
Civil war across Yugoslavia forced the Zastava CZ99 to become the Croatian HS-95.
The HS-95 was of a most conventional design with many elements thought to have been copied (illegally) from the existing SIG 220 pistol family - particularly the double-action, automatic firing pin safety and decocking mechanism. The design was stout and fit firmly into the hand with a large pistol grip housing a 15-round detachable, spring-loaded magazine of 9mm Parabellum cartridges. The weapon operated from the movement of the slide which covered the whole top portion of the receiver. Sights were noted front and aft along the slide top. Grooves were etched to either side of the slide for a firmer finger grip when operated. The trigger was curved and protected in a thing oblong trigger ring. The safety was set to the left side of the gun body.
The HS-95 was offered to the national Croatian Army and accepted into service while it was also marketed for export. It was noted as a solid firearm though some issues followed it throughout its use. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
HS-95 (CZ99)
Semi-Automatic Pistol
Country of Origin: Croatia
Manufacturer: Zastava - Yugoslavia / RH-ALAN - Croatia
Initial Year of Service: 1991
Overall Length: 180mm (7.09in)
Barrel Length: 102.00mm (4.02in)
Weight (Empty): 2.20lbs (1.00kg)
Cartridge: 9mm Parabellum
Action: Semi-Automatic; Double-Action
Feed: 15-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 1,115ft/sec (340m/sec)
Sights: Front and Rear
Variants:
HS-95 - Croatian Designation
CZ99 - Yugoslavian Designation
Operators: Croatia; Yugoslavia
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