Zastava Arms M48 8mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle with Iron Sights, 24-Inch Barrel (Yugoslavia)
This Zastava Arms M48 is a post-WWII Yugoslav-made Mauser-pattern bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser. It features a receiver ring marked with the Yugoslav crest/emblem and "M48," along with Cyrillic receiver markings including "ФНРЈ" and "ПРЕДУЗЕЋЕ 44." With a 24-inch steel barrel, iron sights, and a full-length military stock with upper handguard, it retains the classic M48 configuration and includes notable matching-number markings between the receiver and buttstock.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Rifle only
Built on the Mauser platform, this M48 uses a bolt-action system with a large external claw extractor and a 5-round internal box magazine. The receiver is serial-marked "M29089," and the buttstock is stamped "29089," reflecting matching-number markings between the stock and receiver.
The rifle is fitted with iron sights consisting of a hooded front sight and a tangent/leaf rear sight with a graduated scale. The sight setup and Mauser-pattern action details are consistent with the military-style configuration of the M48.
Its full-length hardwood military stock includes an upper handguard and is equipped with two barrel bands and a cleaning rod under the barrel. Additional military features include a bayonet lug, a metal buttplate secured by two screws, and a sling slot/cutout in the buttstock.
Markings are a highlight on this example, including the Yugoslav crest/emblem and "M48" on the receiver ring, plus Cyrillic receiver markings. The bolt handle is additionally stamped "GEORGE W," providing another distinct marking detail on the rifle.