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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Model of 1938 is not a specific rifle model but rather a general term used to describe a group of Turkish military rifles sharing a common set of features. This designation was not used by the Turkish military itself; it was a label coined by U.S. importers to categorize these rifles. The assumption is that the Turkish military took a variety of surplus rifles and modified them to a consistent design, which became known as the Model 1938. Among the rifles commonly ref …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Gewehr 43, also known as the Karabiner 43 (abbreviated G43, K43, Gew 43, Kar 43), is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.92×57mm Mauser, developed by Germany during World War II. It was introduced as a successor to the earlier G41(W) and featured a refined short-stroke piston gas system akin to that of the Soviet SVT-40. The impetus for this development came in 1941, when Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union—Operation Barbarossa—revealed the Red Army’s re-arming ef …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Yugo M48BO, where "BO" signifies "bez oznake" or "no markings," is a unique variant of the Yugoslav M48 rifle series. This designation indicates that the rifle lacks the typical markings, such as manufacturer stamps or military unit insignias, that are commonly found on other M48 models. The M48BO was developed as a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, reflecting the design principles of the German Mauser K98k but adapted for Yugoslav use in the post-World …