SkiingFool1974 Member Posts: 49 (7/12/02 4:34:07 pm) Reply Edit Del All How to date a M48 Yugo Mauser? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I picked up a Yugo Mauser a while ago, and would like to know when it was produced. If it helps, the s/n is 28582.

A couple of years ago I got a M48 in still brand new condition in 7.62x51 Nato caliber. Accept for the caliber stamp on the righthand side of the receiver and the serial number on the on the left hand side there is no othermarkings on it. The Mauser C96 (commonly called the 'Broomhandle' or 'Broomhandle Mauser' due to its distinctive grip), was a German semi-automatic pistol, developed in 1895, and manufactured from 1896 to circa 1937.

If not, let me know what info you need off of it. Thanks, Evan Edited by: SkiingFool1974 at: 7/12/02 5:35:04 pm Flhunter V.I.P. Les barricades mysterieuses pdf. Forum Host Posts: 1413 (7/12/02 5:06:00 pm) Reply Edit Del ezSupporter Re: How to date a M48 Yugo Mauser? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The M48 Yugo mauser was produced well after WW II. As the model designation applies, it was adopted and produced starting in 1948.

To find an actual date of manufacture, will take a bit of research. 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 a semi-auto rifle. My M48 is in the 94000 range and my M48a is in the 1900's. Sounds like an interesting project. Let me know what you find out or if I can be of any help. The Curio and Relic Firearms Forum Bob In St Louis *TFF Senior Staff* Posts: 2573 (7/12/02 6:08:54 pm) Reply Edit Del Re: How to date a M48 Yugo Mauser?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dating a Yugo Mauser? I dunno, but if you drive up in a Yugo, offer a pretty bunch of flowers, and ask it out nicely, you may get a date! Kidding - just kidding. Frankly, I am at a loss as to any references on these. Crusty Cruffler of Fine Spanish Pistols - Eibar Rules!

SkiingFool1974 Member Posts: 51 (7/12/02 6:45:13 pm) Reply Edit Del Re: How to date a M48 Yugo Mauser? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > I knew someone was going to make a comment like that. I wasn't sure if it was going to be as simple as looking in a book, or what. It's a nice shooting rifle, and so long as it keeps on shooting well that's pretty much all I care about. Figured it would be nice to know when it was made.