^Lot 812 Zastava / M.I.A. M48 8mm Mauser #T9442

Yugoslavian made bolt action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser, imported by M.I.A. out of SA. (Sacramento?), CA. The M48s without a 'M48' suffix on the receiver ring were manufactured between late 1950 and early 1952. Featuring a blued finish, turned down checkered in-the-white bolt handle, in-the-white bolt, an approximately 24" barrel, smooth curved trigger, stripper clip guides cut into receiver, left receiver rail bolt release, hooded inverted 'V' front sight, tangent style rear sight graduated to 2000 meters, bayonet lug, and manual flag type safety. The furniture consists of a smooth semi-pistol grip hardwood stock, smooth handguard and forend, sling slot in the buttstock, milled lower band, 'H' style upper barrel band, and smooth steel in-the-white buttplate. The serial numbers match on the receiver, magazine floorplate, stock, and bolt handle. Receiver ring is marker with the Yugoslavian crest and 'M48.' The left receiver rail is marked with a Cyrillic lettered word and the number '44' which translates to 'Factory 44.' Bore is bright with strong rifling. Rifle retains approximately 95% of its blued finish with light scattered scratches and minimal edge wear. The action is smooth and crisp. Furniture wood is very good with light scattered scratches and small dents.
Condition is NRA Very Good to Excellent
***Modern Firearm - C&R Eligible***