Hungarian Model 48 Mosin-Nagant Rifle..(F 1253)
Created on May 13th 2026
Puska 48.M Cold War Nagant built in Hungary
M.91/30 rifle with the code “02” on all parts denoting production in Hungary, including the cleaning rod! In standard military specification with a more dense European hardwood stock and handguard showing strong figure on the butt-stock. Finger grooved fore-end with straight grip wrist. No sling mounts, just the transverse slots with steel escutcheons. Chambered in 7.62 x 54R with a five-shot single stack magazine which can be clip fed from above as the grooves are in the split rear action. Plain high quality blued round receiver.
Overall the rifle is 48.1/2″ in length. The round barrel is a nominal 28.1/2″ long and the trigger Pull to centre is 13.5/8″. Everything about the finish and the build of this rifle is different to any Russian Nagant you may have handled before. Everything within the building process of this rifle has been carried out to a much higher standard. All the edges are sharp, all the stampings of a decent depth with sharp edges. Any machining marks are fine and absolutely regular. The blueing is of an equally high standard. The bolt is finished in the white to a similar degree. The serial number is stamped along the spine of the bolt reading “BF1820” Also on the cocking piece, as in other places we can see the “02” manufacturing code for Budapest, Hungary.
The wood to metal fit is something that was never executed to this level by the original Mother country. Nothing is loose or rattles. All the clips and barrel bands are a perfect fit. There is no slack, no over-size letting out, the rifle action and barrel fit perfectly into the stock. The stock is in very good shape with the exception of the usual dents and scars associated with a life in the military, However, being a very hard timber this stock has not suffered badly and is really quite respectable. The stock has several single application clear stampings into the surface. On the RHS of the butt is a clear “B” in a circle – BUDAPEST Arsenal. Adjacent to a large “02” being the Eastern Block country code for Hungary. Colour and grain pattern to this stock are attractive an indication of the hardwood materials used with some dark streaks similar to walnut.
Quite easy to see there is a circled “2” and a “6” above the rear sling slot – currently meaning unknown. Period canvas sling with leather straps in situ – good condition. The round receiver is polished blue with the silver-coloured plain metal bolt contrasting nicely against it. The barrel shank hardly shows the finest finish turning marks from production and is clearly marked as follows;- ” 02 / 1950 / BF1820 /Hungarian crest /”. To the LHS are the German CIP proof marks and calibre designation of “7.62mm Russ” The are other very small inspection marks around the receiver and barrel, including, on the obverse a solitary “E” circled. The sliding rear sight is graduated from 100 to 2000 meters and is marked “02” on the spring. Protected single post front sight with hole trough the top for height adjustment with the right tool. Full length cleaning rod stored under barrel. The steel butt-plate to the rear is marked upon the upper tang with the serial number in full and the “02” mark. Serial number repeated on underside of magazine. Even the barrel bands are marked “02”. Previous serial numbers have been struck out – a common Russian practice on component reuse.
As mentioned above, the finish is original, but deterioration is extremely limited; to the point where we conclude that issue is unlikely. A more reralistic scinario is that this rifle was in storage for most of its exeistance. Receiver finished in strong blue as is magazine and trigger guard. Action is as smooth as a Nagant action can possibly be with its short-arm straight handled bolt. The bore is clean and complete with some degree of use but no pitting. A very fine Nagant for any student of the subject.
A M48 rifle that is hard to fault and also ticks all the boxes for the Nagant shooter or collector.
FAC Require – Stock No’ F 1253
£ 775.
Crixiform M91/30 spike bayonet.
OAL 19.3/4″ Blade/ spike 17.5/8″ with screwdriver tip to aid rifle dissasembly. Blued with spring catch. Needs easing to fit rifle finally. stamped with another serial number.
£ 25.
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