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POST-WAR YUGOSLAVIAN M98/48 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
POST-WAR YUGOSLAVIAN M98/48 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH
BAYONET. Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# A5303. Bbl 24". M98/48 assembled by Zastava from remaining and refurbished German wartime K98k parts and components. Receiver is stamped with the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's coat of arms over the chamber, with "PREDUZECE 44" and "Mod.98" on the left side, and the serial number on the right. Underside of barrel is INTRAC import marked. Metal components exhibit a dark blue finish, with the stock and handguard being comprised of laminated wood. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt handle, floorplate, and stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: non-matching Yugoslavian bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their arsenal reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some superficial handling marks and some areas of mild pitting beneath the surface. Bright bore, exhibiting some mild pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Bayonet shows some light wear, but is otherwise very good overall. (23-2570/MLW). CURIO. $500-800.