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Make & Identification
Model: M1948 (M48) designed for the 8mm Yugoslavian M48 and refurbished M24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifles.
Ricasso Marking: Stamped with ПРЕДУЗЕЋЕ 44 (Preduzeće 44) in Cyrillic script.
Meaning: Translates to "Enterprise 44" or "Factory 44," which was the state code assigned to the major armory at Zavodi Crvena Zastava (Red Flag Works) in Kragujevac, Serbia (now Zastava Arms).
Crossguard Marking: Stamped with serial number C 0966.
Key Identification Features:
Double-edged spear-point blade with central fullers.
Smooth dark hardwood grip scales held by two spanner nut screws.
Blued steel crossguard with a full muzzle ring and traditional spring-loaded pommel button.
Age
Manufactured: 1948 – 1953 (Approx. 73–78 years old).
Historical Context: The Cyrillic script (ПРЕДУЗЕЋЕ) was strictly used on Yugoslavian military small arms production until 1953, at which point the arsenal transitioned to using Latin block lettering
