^Lot 398 Yugoslavian M48 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, with Accessories

Yugoslavian M48 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, with Accessories, #A48135, 8x57mm, 23.25" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock set, inverted "V" front with attached hood and adjustable tangent rear sight. Accessories include cleaning rod mounted under barrel, arsenal reconditioned bayonet with matching numbered scabbard and leather frog, owner's manual, leather sling, two-cell ammunition pouch, cleaning kit, and shipping box with matching serial number, all in good to very good condition. Rifle marked on top of receiver ring with Yugoslavian crest over "M48". Left-side receiver rail marked with Cyrillic "NPEAY3EKE 44". Matching numbers with magazine floorplate renumbered to match. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining almost all of its dark blue finish. Bright bolt handle has areas of light to moderate patina. Wood is close to excellent with an even colored finish and a few scattered handling marks. Action operates smoothly, bright bore is excellent with well-defined rifling. Import stamped on underside of barrel. Est.: $500-$700. (C&R)