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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M 98/48
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1946
- Service Entry Year1946
- Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge8×57mm IS
- Calibre7.92 mm
- Case Length57 mm
- Calibre Class7.92mm Mauser
- Bullet Weight12.8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length610 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights or telescopic sight.
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1946
- Variants98
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1946Production started
- 1950Production ended
- 1991First deployment: Yugoslav Wars
80
years in service
4
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Zastava M 98/48 05 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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