Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Cold War military surplus carbine for a penny-start auction, this is a Hungarian Mosin-Nagant 48-M (M44 / Circle 02).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Csepel Works (FÉG / "Circle 02") - Budapest, Hungary
Model: Hungarian Mosin-Nagant 48-M Carbine (48. Minta / M44 Pattern)
Serial: BK6737
Date of Manufacture: 1953 ("1953" Receiver Date Stamp)
Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
Finish: Military Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 20.5" Ordnance Steel Barrel w/ Integral Side-Folding Cruciform Spike Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front Post Sight w/ Tangent Rear Sight (Graduated to 1,000 Meters)
Stock/Grips: Factory Solid Hardwood Carbine Stock w/ Dog-Leg Sling Slots, Steel Nosecap, Barrel Band, and Stamped Steel Buttplate
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Carbine w/ Straight Bolt Handle, Safety Cocking Knob, Integrated Side-Folding Cruciform Spike Bayonet Assembly, and 5-Round Internal Fixed Magazine Feed
Markings: Top chamber shank stamped w/ oval "02" (Csepel Works/FÉG code), date "1953", and serial "BK6737"; barrel shank forward ring stamped small C.A.I. import mark; magazine floorplate stamped "KC22084"; small Hungarian inspection proofs stamped across forged receiver and hardware.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Produced during the height of the early Cold War under Soviet Warsaw Pact licensing, the 48-M (48. Minta / Hungarian M44) was manufactured at the Csepel Arsenal (FÉG) in Budapest, Hungary. Officially adopted by the Hungarian People's Army in 1948 as the 48-M, the design mirrors the Soviet M44 carbine platform while executing it to noticeably higher manufacturing standards. Identified by the prominent oval "02" country code stamped on the barrel shank, Hungarian Mosin-Nagants are universally prized among military arms collectors for their superior machining quality, crisp metal finishing, and refined fitment compared to late-war Soviet production. Chambered in the hard-hitting 7.62x54mmR cartridge, the 48-M features a compact 20.5-inch barrel fitted with an integral side-folding cruciform spike bayonet that pivots and locks securely along the right side of the forend. With its robust turn-bolt lockup, 1,000-meter tangent rear sight, and iconic military heritage, the Hungarian "02" 48-M stands out as one of the most sought-after Communist-bloc surplus carbines.
This specific example is an authentic Hungarian 48-M Mosin-Nagant carbine manufactured in 1953, bearing serial number BK6737 stamped on the barrel shank and receiver wall. Chambered in 7.62x54mmR, it features a 20.5-inch barrel, integral folding spike bayonet assembly, hooded front sight, 1,000-meter tangent rear sight, and a rich dark hardwood stock. The top barrel shank displays crisp, deeply struck "02" and "1953" markings alongside Hungarian acceptance proofs. The military blued finish exhibits excellent overall preservation with smooth coverage across the barrel, receiver, and bayonet hardware, accompanied by honest operational high-point wear and light patina. Mechanically, the bolt action operates with crisp precision, the bayonet mechanism deploys and locks firmly, and the 20.5-inch bore remains clean with defined rifling throughout. This 1953 "02" code Hungarian 48-M represents a fantastic, turn-key acquisition for Cold War martial arms purists and Mosin-Nagant collectors.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Hungarian Mosin-Nagant 48-M Carbine (48. Minta / M44 Pattern)
Serial: BK6737
Date of Manufacture: 1953 ("1953" Receiver Date Stamp)
Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
Finish: Military Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 20.5" Ordnance Steel Barrel w/ Integral Side-Folding Cruciform Spike Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front Post Sight w/ Tangent Rear Sight (Graduated to 1,000 Meters)
Stock/Grips: Factory Solid Hardwood Carbine Stock w/ Dog-Leg Sling Slots, Steel Nosecap, Barrel Band, and Stamped Steel Buttplate
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Carbine w/ Straight Bolt Handle, Safety Cocking Knob, Integrated Side-Folding Cruciform Spike Bayonet Assembly, and 5-Round Internal Fixed Magazine Feed
Markings: Top chamber shank stamped w/ oval "02" (Csepel Works/FÉG code), date "1953", and serial "BK6737"; barrel shank forward ring stamped small C.A.I. import mark; magazine floorplate stamped "KC22084"; small Hungarian inspection proofs stamped across forged receiver and hardware.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Produced during the height of the early Cold War under Soviet Warsaw Pact licensing, the 48-M (48. Minta / Hungarian M44) was manufactured at the Csepel Arsenal (FÉG) in Budapest, Hungary. Officially adopted by the Hungarian People's Army in 1948 as the 48-M, the design mirrors the Soviet M44 carbine platform while executing it to noticeably higher manufacturing standards. Identified by the prominent oval "02" country code stamped on the barrel shank, Hungarian Mosin-Nagants are universally prized among military arms collectors for their superior machining quality, crisp metal finishing, and refined fitment compared to late-war Soviet production. Chambered in the hard-hitting 7.62x54mmR cartridge, the 48-M features a compact 20.5-inch barrel fitted with an integral side-folding cruciform spike bayonet that pivots and locks securely along the right side of the forend. With its robust turn-bolt lockup, 1,000-meter tangent rear sight, and iconic military heritage, the Hungarian "02" 48-M stands out as one of the most sought-after Communist-bloc surplus carbines.
This specific example is an authentic Hungarian 48-M Mosin-Nagant carbine manufactured in 1953, bearing serial number BK6737 stamped on the barrel shank and receiver wall. Chambered in 7.62x54mmR, it features a 20.5-inch barrel, integral folding spike bayonet assembly, hooded front sight, 1,000-meter tangent rear sight, and a rich dark hardwood stock. The top barrel shank displays crisp, deeply struck "02" and "1953" markings alongside Hungarian acceptance proofs. The military blued finish exhibits excellent overall preservation with smooth coverage across the barrel, receiver, and bayonet hardware, accompanied by honest operational high-point wear and light patina. Mechanically, the bolt action operates with crisp precision, the bayonet mechanism deploys and locks firmly, and the 20.5-inch bore remains clean with defined rifling throughout. This 1953 "02" code Hungarian 48-M represents a fantastic, turn-key acquisition for Cold War martial arms purists and Mosin-Nagant collectors.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1203973202 |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
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