Zastava Arms M48A 8mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle, Yugoslav Crest, 23.25 in Barrel, Blued Finish
This post-WWII Zastava M48A is a Yugoslav Mauser-pattern rifle with the notable M48A updates and clear military markings. It features the Yugoslav socialist crest on the receiver ring, the Preduzeće 44 arsenal marking on the receiver wall, and an excellent bore. The rifle retains its hooded front sight, tangent ladder rear sight with meter graduations, and the distinctive M48A stamped trigger guard and floorplate, making it a strong example for shooters and collectors alike.
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: The hardwood stock and blued metal show scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with service handling. Small deposits of cosmoline remain in several areas.
What's Included
- Zastava Arms M48A 8mm Mauser bolt-action rifle
Built on an intermediate-length Mauser 98–pattern action, this M48A carries the correct receiver ring marking and the Yugoslav socialist crest. The left-side receiver wall is stamped with the Preduzeće 44 arsenal designation from Zastava in Kragujevac, aligning with its postwar Yugoslav origin.
The M48A variant is identifiable by its stamped trigger guard and floorplate, with the bolt left in the white against otherwise blued steel components. The rifle retains a 23.25 in barrel paired with a hooded post front sight and a tangent rear ladder sight graduated in meters.
It uses a fixed 5-round internal magazine designed for stripper-clip loading and incorporates the Mauser three-position safety. Length of pull measures 13.0 in for a classic military stock fit.
The hardwood, oil-finished full-length stock includes a separate upper handguard, a left-side butt sling slot, a steel buttplate, and milled barrel bands. Receiver and buttstock share the same last five digits, while the trigger guard and floorplate show different last digits.