What Russian rifle does this go to?

**AKbear** · 10-10-2011, 08:03 PM

I bought this at an estate sale yesterday for 10 dollars, I noticed the Russian markings all of it. Knowing that this could be old I therefore turn to the pros to assist me in finding all information on this part. Any information will be greatly appreciated as I am completely lost in the world of Russian fire arms.

**rgl** · 10-10-2011, 08:38 PM

It is not Russian, it is Yugoslavian. The next to last letter does not exist in Russian. I think it means Establishment 44. I think it is a M48 Mauser receiver that has had some parts replaced or altered to make it into a sporting rifle. Original caliber 8mm.

**talltom** · 10-10-2011, 08:43 PM

i also think its a m48 mauser in 7.92mm that has had a straight cocking handle added for sportezised things

tom

**m3bobby** · 10-10-2011, 08:49 PM

http://pedowatqh.blog.com/2011/08/26...user-for-sale/

it looks like the cocking handle has been straightend rather than replaced.

**talltom** · 10-10-2011, 08:51 PM

by m3bobby

http://pedowatqh.blog.com/2011/08/26...user-for-sale/

it looks like the cocking handle has been straightend rather than replaced.

see thats what i was thinking but surely it would have left a bent in it

tom

**AKbear** · 10-10-2011, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the findings, it is going on my bookshelf. It appears to be surplus because it has never been used.

**theotherhomer** · 10-11-2011, 11:16 PM

I agree, a M48 receiver that's been drilled and tapped for a scope, and had the bolt handle bent down. Appears to have a modern trigger for a better/smoother trigger pull