Mauser M48 Yugoslavian 8MM Bolt Action, Surplus, Very Good Condition

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M48 Mauser, Bolt Action, 8MM, Very Good Condition

NOTE: Our current batch contains STRAIGHT BOLT Rifles. See image #2 (updated Feb 13, 2013)

Condition: VERY GOOD: In perfect working condition, no excessive wear on working surfaces, minor surface dents or scratches. Original working grade rifle.

The M48 Mauser is a post World War II Yugoslavian version of the Belgian Fabrique Nationale designed Mauser Model 1924 short rifle which was produced under contract by the “Kingdom of Yugoslavia” beginning in 1928 and ending with the Nazi occupation in 1941. After World War II, the Yugoslavs took this design and incorporated modifications based upon Germany’s Mauser Karabiner 98k. Although similar in general appearance to that of the German rifle, many of the parts of these two rifles are not interchangeable, especially the bolt and related action parts. The main difference between the M48 and the K98k is that the M48 uses an intermediate-length receiver. They are usually easily identified by the top handguard, which extends behind the rear sight and ends just in front of the receiver ring, although this feature exists on other models as well.Type Bolt-action riflePlace of origin YugoslaviaService historyIn service 1948 – presentUsed by Yugoslavia, Egypt, Algeria, IraqWars Yugoslav warsProduction historyDesigned 1948Produced 1950–1965Number built in excess of 1,224,000Variants M48, M48A, M48B, M48BOSpecificationsWeight 3.9 kg (8.6 lb)Length 1105 mm (43.5 in)Barrel lee 7.92 x 57 mm IS (8 mm Mauser)Action Bolt-actionMuzzle velocity 760 m/sEffective range 500 m (547 yd) (with iron sights)800+ m (875 yd) (with optics)Feed system 5-round stripper clip, internal magazineSights rear: standard V-notch, adjustable to 2,000 meters in 100 m incrementsfront: hooded, inverted V