Introduced in 1954 and serving until the late 1990s when the SA80 Bullpup rifle was adopted. These are genuine British examples with UE (Enfield) and UB (BSA) serial. Since we know that they starting to produce them in 1948, the next trick would be to figure out their serial number code. How many did they produce in 48? What did the number start off with in 49? When did they stop producing the M48 and start with the M48a? When was the mauser dropped altogether for.

The primary source for info for this model rifle is the book “SERBIAN & YUGOSLAV MAUSER RIFLES” by Branko Bogdanovic, North Cape Publishers, 2005. The book is informative, well illustrated and provides a thorough background of the times and events or role in history these weapons played. It is still readily available in paperback (only) for under $20. FYI; Concerning this recommendation, I do not receive any kind of remuneration or benefit from it in any way, shape or form nor am I in any way associated with the publisher or any seller of this book.

I am however a friend of the author and helped proof-read the book. There is one error in the info above. It states the siderail was marked “CXC” on rifles made before 1929. Production began in Oct. 1928 producing 1860 but the CXC marking did continue into 1929 however briefly. The exact number is unknown. Mine is numbered 9092.

Some additional comments The Yugoslavs having established the model 1924 as their military’s standard arm, sought to number and alter their other rifles into a resemblance of that rifle with following pattern of nomenclature. W/out some careful study, it can be quite confusing. The Czech vz24 (with some few vz23) were purchased and nomclated as the M1924C later changed to M1924a. Download Torrent Office 2000 there. Then there is also a rifle model M1924b. This is another rifle altogether having a standard length bolt compared to the M1924 rifle’s shorter intermediate length actions. It was rendered from altering both gew98 and Mexican model 1912 rifles.

Get the picture? Values for these rifles, as of this writing, average between $350- $500+. It just all depends upon model, markings, condition and finding the right buyer or seller. For additional information, I recommend going to Gunboards Military Mauser forum. There are some very knowledgeable people there willing to freely share the benefits of all they have learned. I should have mentioned another thing. If someone goes looking for a bolt for these, they must take care to find the correct bolt.

The M1924 (as well as most other Yugoslav 20th Century turnbolt rifles) has an “intermediate length” Mauser action. That is about 1/4″ shorter than the German model 98 “standard length” action/bolt. They are not interchangeable. Further more, some Turks have intermediate length bolts but, the front of the bolt is configured differently and will not work in the Yugoslav rifles either, at least, not w/out modification. Markings on the bolt are the crown over T that being the pre-WWII Yugoslav proof mark.

The post WWII M48 series bolts though not technically “correct” will work fine as well. Be advised however, such bolts are precious few, far apart and bring high prices, generally in excess of $100. Finally, note that the Czech built vz rifles and that includes the Yugoslav post war refurbished M24/52Care standard length actions whose bolt won’t work in the other Yugoslav Mausers. As a rule, all Yugoslav military Mausers made between 1928 and 196? Were 8mm Mauser, aka 7.92×57, aka 7.9×57. There were many cartridge bullet wt combinations and they all work. There is precious little milsurp ammo left but there is plenty of commercial ammo made.