September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2019
After World War II Yugoslavia copied the German 98k designed by Mauser and incorporated minor modifications to create the M48 bolt action rifle. Most M48 rifles show little wear aside from marks obtained while in storage, due to the fact that a large number of these rifles never saw combat. On top of little combat usage a Yugoslavian maintenance program saw that stored guns were cleaned and inspected every five years until the break up of Yugoslavia. (A) Manufactured by Zastava, imported by Mitchell's Mausers. Receiver has been scrubbed. Matching numbers, including stock. Metal components are blued aside from the bolt and buttplate, which are in the white. Import stamped on left side of barrel. Complete with box, bayonet with scabbard, leather frog, leather sling, leather ammo pouch, and a field cleaning kit. CONDITION: Refurbished with areas of high edge wear on receiver. Wood is in fine condition with storage marks scattered all around. Front barrel band has light wear to finish that has turned a pleasing brown patina. Sling mount shows small area of rust. Mirror bore with strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth and locks up tightly. (B) Manufactured by Zastava, imported by Mitchell's Mausers. Yugoslavian Crest above "M48" on top of receiver. Matching numbers, including stock. Metal components are blued aside from the bolt and buttplate, which are in the white. Import stamped on left side of barrel. Complete with box, bayonet with scabbard, leather frog, leather sling, leather ammo pouch, and a field cleaning kit. CONDITION: Refurbished with scattered areas of loss to the finish on barrel bands. Yugoslavian crest and "M48" marking on receiver are worn, but still clearly visible. Wood is in fine condition with usual scattered storage marks all around. Proof marks visible on stock. Mirror bore with strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth and locks up tightly.
Accessories
(BOTH) Box, accessories
Barrel Length
(BOTH) 23 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
(BOTH) 8mm Mauser
Manufacturer
(BOTH) Zastava
Serial Number
(A) W14229 (B) T60510