Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this post-WWII Yugoslav Mauser bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Zastava Arms M48A!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Yugoslavian/Zastava Arms
Model: M48A
Serial: 57979
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Inverted “V” Post Front with Hood and “V” Notched Blade Rear with Sliding Escalator Marked from “1-20”
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Wood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The top of the receiver is stamped with the Yugoslavian crest along with "M 48 A". The left side of the barrel behind the front sight is stamped “8MM ZASTAVA YUGOSLAVIA / MMC S.A. CA 44006.” The left side of the ejector wall is stamped "Preduzece 44". Features all matching serial numbers on the right side of the receiver, the bolt handle, the left rear buttstock, and the floorplate.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Zastava M48, also known as the Puška M.48, is a Yugoslavian post-World War II rifle that reflects a fusion of Belgian M24 series design elements with influences from the German Karabiner 98k. Adopted by the Yugoslav People's Army in the early 1950s, the M48 served as the standard service rifle until it was replaced by the Zastava M59/66, a licensed variant of the Soviet SKS semi-automatic carbine in the early 1960s. The M48's development involved taking the M24 rifle design and incorporating modifications inspired by the Karabiner 98k, leading to a rifle that, while visually similar to the 98k, featured distinctive differences, particularly in its parts. Despite outward resemblances, many components, such as the bolt and related action parts, are not interchangeable between the M48 and the Karabiner 98k.
Model: M48A
Serial: 57979
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Inverted “V” Post Front with Hood and “V” Notched Blade Rear with Sliding Escalator Marked from “1-20”
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Wood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The top of the receiver is stamped with the Yugoslavian crest along with "M 48 A". The left side of the barrel behind the front sight is stamped “8MM ZASTAVA YUGOSLAVIA / MMC S.A. CA 44006.” The left side of the ejector wall is stamped "Preduzece 44". Features all matching serial numbers on the right side of the receiver, the bolt handle, the left rear buttstock, and the floorplate.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Zastava M48, also known as the Puška M.48, is a Yugoslavian post-World War II rifle that reflects a fusion of Belgian M24 series design elements with influences from the German Karabiner 98k. Adopted by the Yugoslav People's Army in the early 1950s, the M48 served as the standard service rifle until it was replaced by the Zastava M59/66, a licensed variant of the Soviet SKS semi-automatic carbine in the early 1960s. The M48's development involved taking the M24 rifle design and incorporating modifications inspired by the Karabiner 98k, leading to a rifle that, while visually similar to the 98k, featured distinctive differences, particularly in its parts. Despite outward resemblances, many components, such as the bolt and related action parts, are not interchangeable between the M48 and the Karabiner 98k.
One of the most notable external features of the M48 is its top handguard, which extends behind the rear sight and terminates just before the receiver ring. This design element helps differentiate it from the 98k, though this feature is also found on other models. The M48 incorporates a stock similar to the 98k but with a shorter, intermediate-length action and receiver, aligning it more with the M24 series Mausers. Unlike the prewar M24 series, which had straight bolts and were refurbished with Belgian parts, the M48 is equipped with curved bolts. The stocks of M48 rifles are typically crafted from thicker elm or beech wood and include a robust stainless steel butt plate, unlike the M24/47 models that feature thinner walnut or beech wood stocks and lack the milled stainless steel "cupped" butt plate.
In 1952, the M48A variant was introduced, incorporating stamped sheet metal parts for the magazine floor plate to reduce production costs and speed up manufacturing. Despite these changes, critical components such as the bolt and receiver, which are subjected to the high pressures of firing, retained their original design requirements, machining from forged steel. These design elements ensured the continued reliability and durability of the M48 series throughout its service life.
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.
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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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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