Zastava M48 8mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle – FNRJ Crest, Factory 44 Markings, 23.25 in Barrel, Matching Numbers
This Yugoslav Zastava M48 stands out with its FNRJ-era receiver crest and Factory 44 markings from Kragujevac, a bright, clean bore, and matching serial numbers on the receiver, bottom metal, and buttstock. It features the intermediate-length Mauser 98–type controlled-round-feed action, a 23.25 in barrel, and classic military configuration with full-length hardwood stock, upper handguard, and bayonet lug.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows light handling marks from previous use on the stock and metal surfaces.
What's Included
- Zastava Arms M48 8mm Mauser bolt-action rifle
- Cleaning rod (installed)
Built on the intermediate-length Mauser 98–type action, this M48 uses a controlled-round-feed system with a large non-rotating claw extractor and a turned-down, in-the-white bolt. It retains a blued steel receiver and a carbon steel barrel, paired with a full-length hardwood stock, upper handguard, and steel buttplate.
Receiver markings include the Yugoslav coat of arms over "M 48" with Cyrillic "ФНРЈ" and "ПРЕДУЗЕЋЕ 44" denoting Factory 44 in Kragujevac. These FNRJ markings place production in the 1950s to early 1960s period.
Sighting is through a protected front post with hood/ears and a tangent rear sight graduated from 200 to 2000 meters. The rifle retains two barrel bands with a bayonet lug, a side sling slot, and a front sling swivel.
The 23.25 in barrel and excellent bore with sharp rifling support strong downrange consistency. The rifle feeds from a fixed internal 5+1 magazine and uses a three-position flag safety. Length of pull is 13.0 inches.
Additional details include matching serial numbers on the receiver, bottom metal, and buttstock, and a cleaning rod present under the barrel. The blued finish and Yugoslav crest give it the classic M48 military profile.