New Yugo M48A

Capybara · October 21, 2013, 06:58 PM

Just picked this up from a local shooter. Have not had a chance to tear it down yet, it has a decent amount of cosmo seeping out. Is there a way to date this rifle, I think the M48As were made for a pretty good span of years. Looking at the bore, I agree with the seller, I don't think this rifle has ever been fired or if it has been, it was very few rounds. It will look a lot prettier once it is cleaned up. Not pictured is an original leather sling, which I really dig but it sticks out too much to let the rifle fit into my overcrowded safe.

Can't wait to take this one out to shoot!

Capybara · October 21, 2013, 07:08 PM

Capybara · October 21, 2013, 07:09 PM

Capybara · October 21, 2013, 07:10 PM

Tidewater_Kid · October 21, 2013, 08:16 PM

That is perhaps one of the nicest one of those I have ever seen. I have M48BO and yours puts mine to shame. Congratulations on a very nice rifle.

TK

Capybara · October 22, 2013, 12:29 AM

Thanks Tidewater, nice to hear. I think it may be unissued. It has a few dings from storage in the wood, the little scratches on the floor plate but the bolt and bore look untouched.

DennisCA · October 24, 2013, 10:02 PM

Damn nice gun!

I have it's cousin: Yugo 24/47 and mine shoots greats!
I have no doubt yours will too.

Capybara · October 26, 2013, 06:03 PM

Yep, I saw your 24/47 in Bobby's Mauser thread, it is a looker. I am looking forward to putting some rounds through this one.

Ignition Override · October 26, 2013, 11:53 PM

A guy is selling 8x57 ammo at "Gunboards", "WTT" for a decent price. He is in northern KY.

chiefr · October 29, 2013, 10:39 AM

I picked up one of these when they first were offered by SAMCO or CAI. I can't remember which. It was in unissued condition like yours, new and packed in cosmo. The rifle also came with the sling, bayo, and other accoutrements.
The real surprise came with my first range trip and shooting Yugo surplus ammo, revealed one ragged hole at 50yds with a a rest. Spread was not much greater at 100. You will find you also have a great shooter.

MuzzleBlast · November 5, 2013, 03:01 PM

Here's some info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zastava_M48

Capybara · November 12, 2013, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the info and input, I can't wait to shoot it. Waiting on the range here that will let me shoot my Yugo 50's surplus, need some rain before they Forest Service will open it.

October 21, 2013, 06:58 PM	#1
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	New Yugo M48A Just picked this up from a local shooter. Have not had a chance to tear it down yet, it has a decent amount of cosmo seeping out. Is there a way to date this rifle, I think the M48As were made for a pretty good span of years. Looking at the bore, I agree with the seller, I don't think this rifle has ever been fired or if it has been, it was very few rounds. It will look a lot prettier once it is cleaned up. Not pictured is an original leather sling, which I really dig but it sticks out too much to let the rifle fit into my overcrowded safe. Can't wait to take this one out to shoot!

November 5, 2013, 03:01 PM	#11
MuzzleBlast Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Arkansas. Much better place since Bill and Hillary went home. Posts: 1,041	Here's some info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zastava_M48 __________________ Molwn labe!

October 21, 2013, 07:08 PM	#2
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180

October 21, 2013, 07:09 PM	#3
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180

October 21, 2013, 07:10 PM	#4
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180

October 21, 2013, 08:16 PM	#5
Tidewater_Kid Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 925	That is perhaps one of the nicest one of those I have ever seen. I have M48BO and yours puts mine to shame. Congratulations on a very nice rifle. TK

October 22, 2013, 12:29 AM	#6
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	Thanks Tidewater, nice to hear. I think it may be unissued. It has a few dings from storage in the wood, the little scratches on the floor plate but the bolt and bore look untouched.

October 24, 2013, 10:02 PM	#7
DennisCA Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Location: Union City CA (a.k.a. Poople's Republik of CA) Posts: 451	Damn nice gun! I have it's cousin: Yugo 24/47 and mine shoots greats! I have no doubt yours will too.

October 26, 2013, 06:03 PM	#8
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	Yep, I saw your 24/47 in Bobby's Mauser thread, it is a looker. I am looking forward to putting some rounds through this one.

October 26, 2013, 11:53 PM	#9
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	A guy is selling 8x57 ammo at "Gunboards", "WTT" for a decent price. He is in northern KY.

October 29, 2013, 10:39 AM	#10
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I picked up one of these when they first were offered by SAMCO or CAI. I can't remember which. It was in unissued condition like yours, new and packed in cosmo. The rifle also came with the sling, bayo, and other accoutrements. The real surprise came with my first range trip and shooting Yugo surplus ammo, revealed one ragged hole at 50yds with a a rest. Spread was not much greater at 100. You will find you also have a great shooter.

November 12, 2013, 08:30 PM	#12
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	Thanks for the info and input, I can't wait to shoot it. Waiting on the range here that will let me shoot my Yugo 50's surplus, need some rain before they Forest Service will open it.