OblioV
11-19-2010, 10:20 AM
Here is the story: After WWII, Yugoslavia took the Belgian Fabrique Nationale designed Mauser model 1924 short rifle design and incorporated modifications based upon Germany's Mauser Karabiner 98k, and called it the Model 48 (M48). The main difference between the M48 and the K98k is that the M48 uses an intermediate-length receiver, although it still uses the 8mm (7.92 x 57 mm) cartridge.
This particular M48 is one that was put into government storage shortly after it was manufactured, and shows only slight wear from storage. The condition is excellent due to a maintenance program that cleaned and inspected the stored rifles in rotation every five years until Yugoslavia broke up. They were then offered for sale to the world.
It appears to be one of the original issues, with full crest and all machined steel parts. This seems to be confirmed by the low serial number (M473XX). (I’m not an expert, and I haven’t been able to get firm confirmation, which is why I am weaseling.) It was never issued, sold as “new,” and I have never fired it. It is effectively a brand new 50 year old military surplus rifle.
All of the serial numbers on the rifle itself match – receiver, bolt, stock, and magazine floor plate. The serial numbers on the bayonet and scabbard do not match (even each other). The bore is bright and clean, and the metal parts are free from rust. The stock has vise marks and a few dings (about what you would expect for a 50 year old rifle), but is overall in excellent shape.
There is an import stamp on the barrel that reads: M.A.I. SA. CA FYROM 8MM (This is subject to interpretation – the stamp is not exactly clear, and these old eyes don’t work like they used to.)
It comes with the original accessories, including bayonet, bayonet scabbard, leather bayonet frog, muzzle cover, ammo pouches, cleaning rod, and field cleaning kit.
This rifle has been sold.
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http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0617_18.jpg
http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0619_21.jpg
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This particular M48 is one that was put into government storage shortly after it was manufactured, and shows only slight wear from storage. The condition is excellent due to a maintenance program that cleaned and inspected the stored rifles in rotation every five years until Yugoslavia broke up. They were then offered for sale to the world.
It appears to be one of the original issues, with full crest and all machined steel parts. This seems to be confirmed by the low serial number (M473XX). (I’m not an expert, and I haven’t been able to get firm confirmation, which is why I am weaseling.) It was never issued, sold as “new,” and I have never fired it. It is effectively a brand new 50 year old military surplus rifle.
All of the serial numbers on the rifle itself match – receiver, bolt, stock, and magazine floor plate. The serial numbers on the bayonet and scabbard do not match (even each other). The bore is bright and clean, and the metal parts are free from rust. The stock has vise marks and a few dings (about what you would expect for a 50 year old rifle), but is overall in excellent shape.
There is an import stamp on the barrel that reads: M.A.I. SA. CA FYROM 8MM (This is subject to interpretation – the stamp is not exactly clear, and these old eyes don’t work like they used to.)
It comes with the original accessories, including bayonet, bayonet scabbard, leather bayonet frog, muzzle cover, ammo pouches, cleaning rod, and field cleaning kit.
This rifle has been sold.
http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0612_13.jpg
http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0615.JPG
http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0617_18.jpg
http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0619_21.jpg
http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0623.JPG
http://www.writersworks.com/Guns/IMG_0625.JPG