Bayonet scabbard leather bayonet frog ammo pouch twin chamber oil bottle brush muzzle guide protector cleaning string wweight small canvas pouch leather sling either style, m48 or 2447 2452 the bayonet and scabbard are matching and also includes a leather bayonet frog. My question is how well do they shoot in comparrison to a m48. There is no significant corrosion or pitting below the barrel stock line. The two cartridges in the next to last photo are just laying on the outside of the magazine, the upper one is an 8x57 and the lower one is the. Start reading mauser military rifles weapon book 39 on your kindle in under a minute. Historically over 90% of the bolt action rifles we have built, have been done so based on one of the variations of the mauser 98 action.
Jon speeds book, the mauser archives, is filled with much never before known information on paul mausers earliest bolt action rifles and is a must have book for. Using the hardhitting 8mm mauser caliber, the m24 47 is made of steel and wood, no plastic, aluminium or cheap metal parts here. The m2447 stocks are mostly made of thinner walnut or beech wood and do not have a milled. A collectors guide to the development and production of the german k98k service rifle from 1939 1944. Legal notice international military antiques, inc observes all federal, state and local laws.
I got it from the brown truck o happiness and, like a kid on christmas morning, could hardly wait to tear open the box. The trials that led to the adoption of the 1891 mauser and the. Yugoslavian mauser 2447 8mm mauser this rife is in excellent factory refurbished condition, and that was stored for future use. Every now and then we have a request for a special rifle project. Extensive bibliography, listing all the books, catalogs, articles and foreign sources. Dec 02, 2004 mauser m24 47 what do we know about them i realize they are not rare and not a longaction mauser. No other work on mausers contains more details and models of this ubiquitous riflefrom the early black powder models to the mauser 98 and beyond. This is on a factory 44 rifle, and on the reciever it has an l shape with the number 43. The m2447 is similar to a k98 and very similar to a vz. The last photo is the 2447 compared to a long action 4852c yugolavian mauser, which is based on the czeck m24 and very close to the ww2 german gewehr k98k oberndorfdwm. Mauser bolt rifles abebooks abebooks shop for books.
Mauser bolt rifles by ludwig olson military mauser rifles of the world by robt. Beginners guide to pistol shooting how to become an expert. Mauser military rifles of the world, 4th edition pageperfect. Have a barreled action for a yugo 24 47 and need a stock. Yugoslav mausers models 1924, model 24 47 and model 1948 are prized collectors items. The mauser parabellum 1930 1946 analysis of a million luger pistols by don r. Yugoslavian m2447 8mm mauser bolt action rifle sporterized. I just picked up a yugo 2447 and a 2452c from samco. Anyway, what are the key differences between the german k98 and the yugo 24 47. Anyway, what are the key differences between the german k98 and the yugo 2447. Fn, fabrique nationale of belgium, owns both browning and winchester today. You can see how mauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. Is there any substantial difference between the two, or is the biggest difference the bent bolt.
Jon speeds book, the mauser archives, is filled with much never before known information on paul mauser s earliest bolt action rifles and is a must have book for those interested in this field of firearms history. Bogdanovics book is the first in english to provide a complete discussion of these, and every other yugoslav mauser rifle from 1880 to the present, including all sniper rifles, hunting and target rifles and. Mauser military rifles weapon paperback 24 mar 2015. Anyway, the first half of the book is a tale of belgian history and arms production. Using the hard hitting 8mm mauser caliber, the m2447 is made of steel and wood, no plastic. Post war yugo 24 47 1947 8mm rifles were refurbished model 1924 fns. It explores the full range of mauser rifles, beginning with the hugely successful gew 98, which. Drawing on firsthand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the mauser s origins, combat record and lasting influence. The navy and various police or security forces used this weapon, but also other types. Yugo m48 2447 2452 mauser bayonet waccessories kit. Mauser 2447 mauser m48a the firearms forum the buying. Mauser military rifles of the world by robert w d ball alibris.
The title is not accurate and a related comment in the text does not go far enough and can be misunderstood to an incorrect meaning. Drawing on firsthand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the mausers origins, combat record and lasting influence. M2447 developed after the german gewehr 98 of wwi, this short carbine has fn technology in its history. I just picked up a yugo 24 47 and a 24 52c from samco. The intermediate length 2447 mauser action archive. Early 1930, due to a reorganization of the german dwm arms conglomerate, the production of the famous parabellum pistol went to mauser werke a. With more than 50 countries represented, 75 years of mauser military rifle production is meticulously cataloged with descriptions, historical details, model specifications and markings, for easy identification by collectors. Mauser m2447 what do we know about them i realize they are not rare and not a longaction mauser. The final additions to the m24 family were the m2447 rifle. The most mauser families were found in the usa in 1920. The definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles. The m1924 and later, 2447, is an intermediate length action, about 0.
This was about 33% of all the recorded mausers in the usa. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information available over 910 pages, the volume was split into 2 books, which are sold together as a set. Yugoslav mausers models 1924, model 2447 and model 1948 are. Mauser incorporated a third safety lug on the bolt body to protect the shooter in the event that one or more of the forward locking lugs failed. Yugoslavian m2447 8mm mauser bolt action rifle sporterized overall surplus good condition ffl must be registered and on file. And for many years i have a yugo m48 and yugo m98german m98k sitting in the safe. A quick guide to yugoslavian mausers so youve begun collecting military surplus guns and next on your list is a german mauser. The zastava m48 is a post world war ii yugoslav version of the german karabiner 98k designed by mauser and the belgian designed m24 series.
The mauser model 7184 was issued by the provencial police around bueos aires. You will get a nice rifle for your money, the m2447 is well built. Third edition, second printing third edition, second printing. Everything about mauser bolt rifles is here and to know and understand mauser rifles is to understand all rifles. The ad reads in partwill also accept a mauser stepped military barrel if you remove the rear sight. Mauser military rifles of the world pageperfect nook book. Buy mauser military rifles of the world by robert w d ball online at alibris. The last photo is the 24 47 compared to a long action 4852c yugolavian mauser, which is based on the czeck m24 and very close to the ww2 german gewehr k98k oberndorfdwm. His years of research and expertise culminate in this definitive. The differences from the 2447 rifles were adopted to reduce production costs and complexity. Mauser had nothing to do with the development of this round. Mauser was a german arms manufacturer of a line of boltaction rifles and pistols from the 1870s to 1995. I believe there is a slight differance in the size of the sight base which make putting the wrong one on either very difficult isnt easy when its right, either.
Using the hardhitting 8mm mauser caliber, the m2447 is made of steel and wood, no plastic, aluminium or cheap metal parts here. The differences from the 24 47 rifles were adopted to reduce production costs and complexity. This is my first post on here so hello to all, i have a yugo m24 47 mauser with a couple of markings i have not been able to find anything out about. Post war yugo 24471947 8mm rifles were refurbished model 1924 fns. Get your mauser 24 47 yugoslav parts from americas leading rifle parts supplier, numrich gun parts. The m1924 and later, 24 47, is an intermediate length action, about 0. Prefer a synthetic as im no woodworker or gunsmith. And in 1985, mike teamed up with max allan collins and terry beattys ms.
The m48 series of rifles were direct copies of the earlier m1924 which had evolved into the 24 47. Extensive bibliography listing all the books, articles and foreign sources to date. Despite the new rifle designated m2452c resembling the m24 47 rifles, they can easily be identified by their markings. With some of the recents posts i was thinking it might be nice to have a list of books about mausers. In 1840 there were 5 mauser families living in ohio. Have a barreled action for a yugo 2447 and need a stock.
And will an aftermarket stock that fits the 98, fit the 2447. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The m48 series of rifles were direct copies of the earlier m1924 which had evolved into the 2447. Massaro february 18, 2015 the 19 th century saw many innovative firearms designs, from sam colts famous singleaction revolver to winchesters cowboyfavorite leveraction rifles, but one of the most important firearms to make its debut in this era wasnt from america, but from germany. If the ffl is not on file it will often take additional time to ship. The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more from the worlds best gun writers and leading gun experts. This is a complete accessory kit, everything in the photos included. Aug 02, 2011 the definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles. Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and. It could simply be a matter of history, as the german k98s have all the nazi markings, but just making sure that i wont be spending money on an inferior rifle if i opt for the yugo. Bayonet scabbard leather bayonet frog ammo pouch twin chamber oil bottle brush muzzle guide protector cleaning string wweight small canvas pouch leather sling either style, m48 or 24 47 24 52 the bayonet and scabbard are matching and also includes a leather bayonet frog. This was about 33% of all the recorded mauser s in the usa. Mauser designs were built for the german armed forces.
I know there is a book that was made about these mausers but from the look of the prices i have seen, they are out of my budget for the moment. The fn model 24 series is a line of mauser gewehr 98 pattern boltaction battle rifles produced. And will an aftermarket stock that fits the 98, fit the 24 47. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information available over 910 pages, the volume was split into 2. Paul mauser his life, company, and handgun development 1838 1914 landmark gun designs, industrial skill and personal history from discoveries in the paul mauser and mauser company archives this book is the result of research and detailed study of the contents of the paul mauser private archive and early mauser company archives. The mauser family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Since the late 19th and early 20th centuries, military mauser designs were also exported and licensed to a number of countries, as well as being a popular civilian firearm. Over the last few months, several people, including me, have inquired here about just exactly what over all length cartridge the socalled intermediate length yugoslavian 2447 mauser action can handle. More history robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser military rifles, continues to scour the continents in search of more details and models of this ubiquitous rifle. Mauser rifles 1933 to 1945 the nazi period this forum is dedicated to the discussion of mauser rifles used from 1933 to 1945.
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