This rifle is a post-war Yugoslavian Mauser, Model 48. It wasn't very nice looking when I got it, but after I spent a few hours degreasing all the parts and refinishing the stock, it came out pretty nice. This gun is fun to shoot and has a very satisfying boom and a strong recoil. The action doesn't operate as smoothly as the German-made Mausers, but it's certainly useable (especially when you could buy three of these and a case of ammo for the same cost as one German-made Mauser). This gun undoubtedly saw service through the civil war in Yugoslavia, but it seems to have survived in pretty good shape. |
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This is the Yugoslavian crest and model number on the top of the receiver. The 1943 in the crest signifies the year the Federative People's Republic of Yugoslavia was established. |
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| These markings are on the left side of the receiver. The marking on the left says "FNRJ," which stands for Federativna Narodna Republika Jugoslavija (The Federative People's Republic of Yugoslavia). The marking on the right says "Preduzece 44," which translates roughly to "Factory 44," also known as Zastava State Arsensal. This is the state-run arms factory at Kragujevac, which is where this rifle was made. |
Specifications:
| Caliber | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) |
| Barrel Length | 23.875" |
| Overall Length | 43.50" |
| Action Type | Bolt |
| Magazine Capacity | Fixed, 5 Rounds |
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Surplus 8mm Mauser AP