Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this awesome bolt action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Zastava Arms M48A!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Zastava / Imported by Mitchell's Manufacturing Corp
Model: M48A
Serial: 10126
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Hooded blade front with Adjustable tangent rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Bolt Action
Markings: Standard / Top of receiver stamped with the Yugoslavian crest, Barrel is stamped "8MM ZASTAVA YUGOSLAVIAN MMC H.B.CA 7240", Left side of ejector wall stamped "Preduzece 44".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Zastava M48, also known as Puška M.48 7,9 mm / M.48 7,9 mm, which means "Rifle M.48 7.9 mm", is a Yugoslavian version of the Belgian-designed M24 series, influenced by the German Karabiner 98k, that was produced after World War II. It served as the standard service rifle of the Yugoslav People's Army from the early 1950s until it was replaced by the Zastava M59/66 in the early 1960s, which was a licensed copy of the Soviet SKS semi-automatic carbine.
Interestingly, one of the finest examples of the Mauser series was not manufactured in Germany but in Yugoslavia during the late 1940s and 1950s. As part of Germany's reparations after World War II, Yugoslavia received tooling and equipment to produce the Mauser 98, specifically the Karabiner 98 kurz (K98k or KAR 98) version. The KAR 98 was the Wehrmacht's standard-issue infantry rifle until the end of the war. Despite the bolt-action infantry rifle becoming practically obsolete by then, Yugoslavia established the Preduzece 44 facility (part of Zastava) to manufacture the M48 Mauser variant. Preduzece 44 was later renamed the "Red Banner" plant.
During the years 1952 to 1965, stamped parts were included in the manufacturing process of the M48A rifle. The magazine floor plate was made using sheet metal stampings, which allowed for faster production and reduced costs. However, the bolt and receiver, which are critical components containing the pressure of the burning propellant within the cartridge case, retained the same material requirements and design tolerances in both the A and B variations.
Contents:
This example will ship with a matching Mitchell's Manufacturing Corp box, a Certificate of Authenticity, a bayonet with scabbard, a leather ammo pouch, and a manual with other contents pictured above!
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: M48A
Serial: 10126
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Hooded blade front with Adjustable tangent rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Bolt Action
Markings: Standard / Top of receiver stamped with the Yugoslavian crest, Barrel is stamped "8MM ZASTAVA YUGOSLAVIAN MMC H.B.CA 7240", Left side of ejector wall stamped "Preduzece 44".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Zastava M48, also known as Puška M.48 7,9 mm / M.48 7,9 mm, which means "Rifle M.48 7.9 mm", is a Yugoslavian version of the Belgian-designed M24 series, influenced by the German Karabiner 98k, that was produced after World War II. It served as the standard service rifle of the Yugoslav People's Army from the early 1950s until it was replaced by the Zastava M59/66 in the early 1960s, which was a licensed copy of the Soviet SKS semi-automatic carbine.
Interestingly, one of the finest examples of the Mauser series was not manufactured in Germany but in Yugoslavia during the late 1940s and 1950s. As part of Germany's reparations after World War II, Yugoslavia received tooling and equipment to produce the Mauser 98, specifically the Karabiner 98 kurz (K98k or KAR 98) version. The KAR 98 was the Wehrmacht's standard-issue infantry rifle until the end of the war. Despite the bolt-action infantry rifle becoming practically obsolete by then, Yugoslavia established the Preduzece 44 facility (part of Zastava) to manufacture the M48 Mauser variant. Preduzece 44 was later renamed the "Red Banner" plant.
During the years 1952 to 1965, stamped parts were included in the manufacturing process of the M48A rifle. The magazine floor plate was made using sheet metal stampings, which allowed for faster production and reduced costs. However, the bolt and receiver, which are critical components containing the pressure of the burning propellant within the cartridge case, retained the same material requirements and design tolerances in both the A and B variations.
Contents:
This example will ship with a matching Mitchell's Manufacturing Corp box, a Certificate of Authenticity, a bayonet with scabbard, a leather ammo pouch, and a manual with other contents pictured above!
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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