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LSB#: 181024DI26 Make: Zastava, Yugoslavia Model: M48A, 1948 A Serial Number: 29033 Year of Manufacture: 1952-1956 Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads “8MM ZASTAVA YUGOSLAVIA / MMC S.A. The top of the receiver is marked with the Yugoslavian crest and “M48A”. The receiver is marked with a Cyrillic letter and the serial number on the right. The left side of the receiver is marked with Cyrillic lettering that includes '????????? 44', (Prezeduce 44) which translates to 'Factory 44'.
The bottom of the magazine plate, the bolt handle (Cyrillic prefix) and the left side of the buttstock are all marked with the serial number. The bottom of the bolt handle is also marked “150”. The bolt body and many of the metal parts are marked with small Yugoslavian stampings. The bottom of the butt, bottom of the grip and both sides of the sling well are marked with small Yugo stampings. Barrel Length: Approximately 23 ¼ Inches Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded, inverted “V” post set atop a ramped base. The rear sight is a “V” notched sliding escalator marked from “2-20”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, sling well, sling pass through, metal nose cap, barrel band with sling loop, through bolt, hole for the included cleaning rod and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows small scratches, some tape residue & spots of oxidation. The wood shows scratches & compression marks. Some are deep and have damaged small areas of the surface wood. Most of these marks have been finished over. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate.
Yugo-M48A-Mauser-Chemical Yugoslavian soldiers wearing chemical warfare protective gear. The soldier on the right is carrying a Yugo M48A Mauser rifle. The soldier on the right is carrying a Yugo M48A Mauser rifle.
The stock rates in about Fine overall condition as refinished. Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: Original. The metal has been treated with cold blue. Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright; grey near the muzzle.
The rifling is deep. There is light erosion near the muzzle. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish.
The metal has been treated with cold blue. Small scratches and small spots of oxidation show through the cold blue. The front sight is scraped. The bottom metal shows scrapes & scratches.
The receiver shows light scrapes & a few small scratches. The screw heads are intact. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork& Accessories: The rifle comes with a brown leather sling that shows discoloration, scrapes & creasing. The sling is in about Good to Very Good condition. Our Assessment: This Yugoslavian Model 1948A (M48A) Mauser was made at “Factory 44” by Zastava well over 50 years ago. It has a nice finish, sharp markings and nice wood. This is a tough good looking Mauser that will be putting 8mm down range for a long time to come. Here are some basics from Wikipedia: “The Zastava M48 is a post-World War II Yugoslavian version of the German Karabiner 98k designed Mauser and the Belgian/Czech designed m24 series. After World War II, the Yugoslavs took this design and incorporated minor modifications.
Although they are very similar in general appearance to the German rifle, many of the parts of these two rifles are not interchangeable, especially the bolt and related action partsthe M48A used sheet metal stampings for the magazine floor plate. These changes sped production while lowering cost. The critical bolt and receiver which contain the pressure of the burning propellant within the cartridge case retained the same material requirements and design tolerances (i.e. Were machined from forged steel) in the A and B variations.” CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This rifle is curio and relic eligible and can be transferred/sold in California. LSB#: 181024DI26 Make: Zastava, Yugoslavia Model: M48A, 1948 A Serial Number: 29033 Year of Manufacture: 1952-1956 Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Typ.
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