M-48 (Yugoslavian Mauser)
Notes:
This is an example of a post-World War 2 Mauser produced in Yugoslavia
for use by its armed forces and for export.
In fact, many of these rifles were sold to unsuspecting collectors as
ex-Nazi Kar-98k’s. Many others were
fooled into believing that it is a close enough copy of the Kar-98k that it will
accept surplus and collectible Nazi accessories (the M-48 will not).
The M-48 is a Mauser variant, but not a copy.
One of the defects of the M-48 is the trigger pull; meant to deter
trigger-happy soldiers, the trigger is two stage, with a pull of 7 and 9.5
pounds.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M-48 |
8mm Mauser |
4.54 kg |
5 Clip |
$1708 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-48 |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
86 |
M-63
Notes: This is a
shortened version of the Yugoslavian version of the M-48 above, using a
17.4-inch barrel. It was designed
shortly after World War 2 for use by Yugoslavia’s armored vehicle crewmen, and
is therefore often called the “Tanker” Mauser.
It has some improvements, such as controlled round feed for increased
reliability, a positive extractor, a strengthened receiver, and an improved
safety.
Many years later (early
2000s), the US company of Mitchell’s Mausers entered into a collaboration with
Zastava, the maker of the M-63, to produce the M-63 for the American market.
These M-63’s have a box magazine, very light (some would say blond)
colored wood stocks, and deeply polished and blued metalwork.
They are otherwise identical to standard M-63s.
They are somewhat popular in the US, but the sights, graduated from
200-1400 meters, are not suited to American hunting, and many owners replace
them. The M-63 is not drilled and
tapped as standard, but Mitchell’s Mausers will mount scout-type scope sights
upon request. Mitchell’s Mausers
(or Zastava, actually) has also recently started chambering the M-63 for more
calibers, particularly those which would be attractive to US customers.
Twilight 2000
Notes: None of the Mitchell’s Mausers versions exist in the Twilight 2000
timeline. The standard M-63 equips
mostly reserve and partisan units.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M-63 |
8mm Mauser |
3.36 kg |
5 Clip |
$1649 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 |
8mm Mauser |
3.36 kg |
5 |
$1642 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.37 kg |
5 |
$1654 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 |
7.62mm NATO |
3.25 kg |
5 |
$1374 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 |
.270 Winchester |
3.28 kg |
5 |
$1403 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 |
.243 Winchester |
3.06 kg |
5 |
$945 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-63 |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
55 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 (8mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
55 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
48 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
55 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
42 |
Mitchell’s Mausers M-63 (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
46 |