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Yugoslavian M98/48 8mm SN: G5160

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 350.00 USD
Yugoslavian M98/48 8mm SN: G5160
Late WWII era German military bolt action rifle that was refurbished and remarked by Zastava circa 1946-1950. Imported by C.A.I. of St. Albans, V.T. with import marks on the barrel. Features a blued finish, 23.25" barrel, hooded inverted 'v' front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, bayonet lug, stamped metal barrel bands, turned down bolt handle, three-position safety, smooth laminated wood handguard and pistol grip shoulder stock with bolt disassembly disc & smooth metal buttplate. The receiver ring is marked with the Yugoslavia Coat of Arms and "PREDUZECE 44" for Institute 44 - Kragujevac. Serial numbers match on the receiver and stock. Rifle exhibits approximately 10% of it's blued finish with the majority of the metal surfaces thinned to a light grey patina with a mild amount of scattered light surface rust. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are very good. Condition is near NRA good. ***C&R Firearm***