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May 13, 2018, 12:46 PM | #1 |
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Zastava M85 "Mini Mauser"
Several years ago they were being sold by J&G Sales in Arizona. Unfortunately for me, I hesitated too long, and missed out. Are they still being manufactured? Are they still being imported? If so, by whom?
I'm mostly interested in 7.62x39, but I'd consider 5.56x45. |
May 13, 2018, 01:26 PM | #2 |
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I have seen the in that last year at cabelas. I dont know if they were a catalog item. These were out on the floor where the low end used guns are racked. It might be worth calling a few in your predetermined max radius of travel. I dont now where CONUS is, but; cabelas are pretty well spread out.
That does not mean you will find one today. The importation seems like a on/off again situation for the bolt actions, rimfire, mini-bolt and std length bolt. |
May 13, 2018, 03:11 PM | #3 |
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I can't give you a leade on finding them.Remington bought the rights to the Zastava and offered the 798 full size Mauser and the 799 mini for a while.They were discontinued.
While I never saw one for sale, they (Zastave/J+G) cataloged a 22-250 version. It seemed to me to be ideal for the Remington Bench Rest series,I was thinking 6.5 Benchrest. Nice thought,but no action. What I can suggest is that Howa offers a fairly reasonably priced mini-bolt barreled action and Brownell's often has them for sale. Someone,maybe Bell and Carlson? offers a composite stock. And,of course,you can spend a bit more for the CZ. They offer some nice,accurate rifles. FWIW,the Howa is available in 6.5 Grendel,also Last edited by HiBC; May 13, 2018 at 03:58 PM. |
May 14, 2018, 06:52 AM | #4 |
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I bought a couple left-handers from K-VAR some years back. It doesn't look like they are carrying the M-85 these days. But it may not hurt to ask.
http://k-var.com/zastava
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May 14, 2018, 07:03 AM | #5 | |
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Good post. I did not know anyone had this complete an inventory for Zastava |
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May 14, 2018, 09:54 AM | #6 |
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Century Arms is the current importer for Zastava firearms. Try calling them.
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May 14, 2018, 03:31 PM | #7 |
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I called K-Var, the link with all the Zastava posted by Steve. I asked about my needs (not the 85). I was told that at this time, no one is importing zestava rifles. It does not sound promising. I guess, for the short term or not so short term, we are limited to what is out there.
I did see some new M85 in 223 on the web. I recommend the cz in that space. it is a true Mauser, not a push feed like the M85. And the stocks do not need to be refinished. |
May 19, 2018, 10:40 PM | #8 |
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Ruger American can be had in this round now....realize off topic but all my Americans shoot lights out.
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May 20, 2018, 12:13 PM | #9 |
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You had 2 options. Century or somebody called Fime Group Llc in Vegas. No mention of Zastava on either site though. Lots of Zastava stuff on the assorted auction sites.
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May 21, 2018, 06:39 AM | #10 |
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I would want the exact specimen in my hands before I proceeded. I have had three different versions of the mini mausers. I do not learn things very well, lol.
...two had crappy wood and did not feed in 223. the 222 fed well but the top of the receiver needed a stack of shims to level the scope mounts. .....bottom line> after shooting two different RAPs with no grief, that's my choice. bob. |
May 23, 2018, 08:47 PM | #11 |
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Just get a CZ 527 'mini'/short Mauser-action in whatever chambering, ... and be done with it.
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May 24, 2018, 12:14 AM | #12 | |
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On Century Arms' web site https://www.centuryarms.com/ri1974-n.html
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May 24, 2018, 02:12 AM | #13 |
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Right now ,in stock,on sale you can get a mini-Howa bolt barreled action for $259
A 6.5 Grendel is offered at higher cost. https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...vers/index.htm I've never used a Zastava Mini Mauser.Over the years,some buyers have had complaints I recall guard screws not accurately drilled That may all be fixed and fine now,it was years ago. |
May 24, 2018, 04:41 AM | #14 |
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I bought a "Mini-Mauser" in 7.62x39 years ago because it was "cute" and basically one of very few choices for a low recoil kid's deer rifle. Function is hitchy and accuracy with the ammo available at that time was mediocre.
This may have improved (or maybe not) over the last 8-10 years. My "cute" little carbine hasn't seen daylight for nearly that long. |
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And if your Mini-Mauser is just sitting and you want to get rid of it, PM me.
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May 24, 2018, 05:22 PM | #16 |
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Something I feel is worth a repeat. The zestava M70 is a true mauser action and at the cableas clearance price of $300, worth the price for the action alone.
The M85 so called "mini mauser" is a push feed with a FAKE cosmetic extractor. The gun, IMHO, has little parts value and certainly none of the traditional Mauser appeal. That variation in fit and finish when perusing a rack of M70 was amazing. Some looked pretty good and only need a good strip and refinsh while others had gaps and blemishes in what I consider a total POS junk stock. The metal work appeared good with a real blue. Try and find a gun that is polished and blued today. Blind buying one of these, sight unseen, any model, is a big gamble. I might, but; just be aware and dont be a cry baby later. |
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