Zastava Rifle: Serbian Gem

[@brankopaunovic2689]

Greetings from Serbia dear friends!!! Here in Serbia we make really good rifles especialy M70 full steel hunting rifle! Personaly I own seven of them in different calibers!!! God bless you all!!!

[@australianmade2659]

Greetings from Australia. I like these rifles a lot. I hope to one day visit your beautiful country.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Bravo Branko - I've hunted with rifles made in Serbia for years - never had a single problem. Hope to see Serbia soon as well. All the best to you.

[@alexdelarge1074]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns If you come to Serbia you should visit the Zastava museum next to the factory in Kragujevac, I've heard it's great, packed with historic firearms. (although the building itself looks like it was repeatedly bombed and never repaired).

[@Falcon-nj6kr]

@@alexdelarge1074 Hi Alex, Zastava factory was destroyed first in WW1, continued working in 2 months, destroyed to the ground in WW2, immidiatelly after the war started production and finally bombed to the ground by US in 99' and again started working after several months...tough/hard and resilient as the nation itself i guess...

[@cs-rj8ru]

Zastava does make pretty good firearms. I've had a few over the years myself. Most are quite accurate. One of my favorite 22lr sporting rifles is a MP22 in 22LR. A hand picked example with very nice wood, beautiful blue, machinework and great cut checkering. Superbly accurate with a tight chamber. Firing pins are very fragile though.... I'd have to say the downside with Zastava is the fit/finish quality varies allot. One batch of firearms is superb, the next...Not so much..... One day I'd like to visit Kragujevac...My wife is Romanian and not an excessive drive from there.

[@mgmitchell92]

I own two Zastava m70 rifles. One was labeled as Remington 798 (.270 cal). The other I bought from cabelas and it was dirt cheap in 2017 and was brand new for only $275.... the second m70 was just labeled as Zastava only. Both of my Zastava rifles shoot extremely well and have never had any malfunctions. I am truly a mauser control feed fan. I would trust a mauser over any other action. I plan to pass on these two rifles to my kids one day.

[@levak8740]

Serbian friend here from Toronto , Zastava have experts that many companies World wide want them, one day their prices going to skyrocket due to quality of craftsmanship!

[@MrNele5]

Thanks for the nice words. Greetings from Serbia

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Nebojsa - You're most welcome. All the best to you.

[@petermarton6091]

I have also a Zastava Mauser (M98 version) very good. and accurate rifle. The caliber is the european popular German origin 7X64 Brenneke (7mmX64mm), I used Sako H/H 176Gr ammunition. I mounted a great Leupold European 3X9X50 riflescope. Perfect configuration for hunting in my loved Country - Hungary! I like your awsome video chanel!

[@georgesheffield1580]

Keep up the introduction of nice usable and different rifles .

[@stephenland9361]

My very first firearm purchase, back when I was as green as grass, was an Interarms Mark X in .270. It was second (or third) hand and came with a peep sight which I replaced with an inexpensive 3-9 power scope. (I still have the peep sight.) I knew it had a Yugoslavian Mauser action but now I know it was made by Zastava. I still have it and it won't be for sale in my lifetime.

[@nate_thealbatross]

Currently I live in France and I appreciate all of the European firearms reviews!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Vive la France! Thanks for watching - wish I had more European guns.

[@vladimirmijajlovic4773]

During WWII the Germans brought it machines from Mauser Oberndorf factory to Zastava Kragujevac(Central Serbia) and started producton of K98 Mauser to suply their own troops. In this days you can also find on market, barely used very high quality K98 Mauser system 8x57 caliber made by Crvena Zastava Kragujevac rifles(marked "Mauser Oberndorf"), produced in 1970s and 1980s, price about 250 euros. "Crvena Zastava" translated to English means "Red Flag", Kragujevac is town where factory is planted. There is also roduced the M24 Mauser system rifle in cooperation with "Fabrique Natipnale" from Herstal Belgium, marked "FN" logo at the reciever top, Sorry about my English, hope you can understand...Vladimir

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Vladimir! Your English is fine and I understand and learned from what you wrote. I was not sure of the history but thank goodness Serbia continues making the Mauser. Many people confirm that Zastava is the last best Mauser sporting rifle on the market at very reasonable prices. Thank you very much for sending this information and all the best to you!

[@vladimirmijajlovic4773]

@@UnitedStatesOfGunsPleasure is mine. If You have any question about Zastava , I hope I can help, Keep barel clean and oiled after using, it is made of CHROME-VANADIUM steel by cold forging metod, and it is very sensitive on oxidation, but highly precize. Love Your show and wish You all the best!

[@boarzwid1002]

Thank you Vladimir you cleared up something that was puzzling 🤔 me , i saw a Zastava 8x57 at a shop here in USA it was marked / letter,d , Oberndorf . And that means as you stated that it was made on original machinery from oberndorf germany 🇩🇪, and would be a standard long Action, and if it’s marked like the Belgian Mauser it would be the intermeadite 5 mm shorter action made on the m48 Mauser action size, my favorite zastava is one I have since 1977 a mk x contental with a spoon bolt manlicher stutzen stock in 7X57 my last hunt was in Florida and preformed perfect on Spanish wild feral Boar, ( good hunting to you

[@strokersteve468]

@@vladimirmijajlovic4773 Hello, you seem to know a lot about these rifles. I have seen one with Kravgujevac stamped on it where the one in the video says interarms. I realize that it's the city where it was made. Do you have any idea when they would of stamped them like this? It's quite a nice rifle, seems to be quality made with a butter knife bolt and half stock. Thanks

[@magnus9165]

My experiences with these Mauser Interarms rifles is outstanding. I bought one in 1980. 30.06 great rifle, great craftsmanship.

[@woutergijs5246]

As with another reply, I have a Luger Stutzen in .22LR. Which is a Remington Model 5. Which is a Zastava MP22 made in Serbia. And it shoots great!. At 50 m a group of 5 touching holes with Eley Club. At 100 m 1” group with RWS rifle match. ( the Eley Club seems to get out of breath at 100 m) Hand checkering. All steel, even front sight. A real keeper.

[@bryanmartin2271]

My son got a CZ 270 Winchester manlicher with the hog back rear stock gosh im not sure about everything in detail but the Turkish walnut is almost all burl and its dead on at 1oo yards missing the front sight cover but I'm like you can't find a better feeling gun for the money like the old bolt action and wanting a couple of drop blocks like the single shot s hope you have a good year Mike many thanks for your knowledge and fundamentals you share 👍

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

That is such a neat rifle and that Mannlicher stock is really a nice touch. It is such a shame to hear about the decline of affordable controlled round feed actions, but it isn't something that surprises me. Honestly, it reminds me of how the pre-64 Model 70 ended because it just wasn't able to be made profitably at the price the average American hunter or gun owner was willing to pay. This is unfortunately the same sad story that happened to the Winchester Model 9422 and to numerous other great firearms. As to your mentioning of people pulling barrels off of factory guns due to them being supposedly inaccurate it really doesn't surprise me. People get funny notions about things from their friends, relatives, internet forums, etc., and I think that a lot of this accuracy business comes from that. Honestly, it amazes me how many people expect sub-moa groups from hunting rifles (unless it is guaranteed by the manufacturer). As to what you mentioned about people claiming a gun is inaccurate without ever shooting it just makes my head spin. The reality is that it isn't fancy barrels, scopes, stocks, actions, triggers, firearm makes or models, accessories, and ammo that make for an accurate rifleman, but time spent shooting.

[@westcoaster7.62]

I love that full wood, beautiful gun. Thanks for the review.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You're very welcome - great rifle.

[@johnnyboy1586]

Yes can't get enough of seeing these full stock beauties 😍

[@christopherrobin361]

As a fan of Serbian AKs, this rifle in particular appears to be of seriously high quality. Thank you for sharing this, it's great to see they make other good firearms. I'm kind of torn between something like this and a Ruger rifle at some point. I'm sure a friend of mine would state, "Why not both?" Again, thanks for showing and sharing it. C

[@curte6062]

Gorgeous looking full stock rifle. I love the looks of a full stock rifle I've had a couple I had an interarms mark x in 270 and a Ruger number 1 RSI international in 243. My biggest issue is you really got to be careful with them especially if you carry one hunting they're easy to scratch all that wood hanging out there. Still love them though. But to me that's what a rifle is it's a tool I'm going to take it hunting and not cry over a small scratch it does hurt when you do it though.

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

I have an older Interarms in 30-06 that my father won in a shooting match decades ago when they first started offering them here in the U.S. for sale. It is one of the most accurate rifles that I own and I own a lot of rifles. I wish I had one like you have in .270. I think the .270 is one of the most underrated cartridges of all. It has all of the velocity that you need and it can shoot a pretty heavy bullet if you need to bring down larger game. I think the .270 is more versatile than the 7mm mag.

[@STO-xe2sg]

wow nice zastava rifle with beautiful stock enjoyed watching Thank you brother and God bless you!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you STO888 888 - take care brother and God Bless.

[@oncall21]

Great review. The triggers on the Zastava are fully adjustable also. Many a custom 9.3x62 or Magnum rifle began with the use of a Zastava rifle or even the action. Zastava have had a resurgence down here in Australia over the past ten years with them being affordable and also with the option of being able to purchase the action alone. You are correct in that CZ has discontinued with the Mauser action (with the exception of the .223/7.62x39). Thanks for sharing!

[@ShadowOfMachines]

Right, Zastava rifles are now on my wishlist. Such pretty rifles. Thanks for the video!

[@Me2Lancer]

You definitely have a beautiful Zastava rifle. My Yugoslavian K98k was refurbished by Zastava. It's a classic WW2 German Mauser but cycles great and is accurate.

[@BloodiedYetUnbowed]

A lot of Americans seem to think that guns made in the USA are the best. This is definitely not true. Sure we have some fantastic rifles being made here, particularly the Winchester 70s, but ther eare sure some awful ones being made here -- think "budget rifles".. Of course they are priced accordingly. Probably the best quality guns are being made in Europe, but they sure are expensive !

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Sadly you are mistaken. The M70 is no longer made in the U.S. They are made in Portugal. The last M70's made in New Haven were as good as they ever were and better in some ways, at least the standard models. They shot very accurate and had the improved pre-64 style action.

[@Falcon-nj6kr]

Well as i see it, the genesis of american gunsmithing or weapon makers are same as european, sometimes Europe has the edge sometimes US, also as i see it America is more into high-tech weapons then small fire-arms,also american guns/rifles tend to be expensive, also not cheap ammo and not easy maintnance...also its hard to compare with whole Europe cos Eastern european gun making is a bit different to western...Anyway great comment from you and regards from Serbia Stronk :)

[@Милошелики]

I'm sure you already have, but if you have not maybe check out the m59/66 or m48..... they are our 'classics' in serbia.

[@archerdog1]

Steyr has the market in mass produced ultra high quality guns in europe. Weatherby has the market in the US.

[@robertslaughter7044]

Well sure, but it's the goofy calibers that work better in European terrain vs the "American" calibers. Way out here in the west... We got a name for wind and guns... The wind is called Mariah, but guns are called Winchesters...

[@michaelbrooker1433]

This is an excellent rifle! I have one like it but with the double set trigger, the wood finish is not as glossy and checkering is different, a skip line pattern. You will notice that the right side rear receiver ring is drilled and tapped for mounting a peep sight. These rifles have most of the features of custom Mauser hunting rifles at a fraction the cost. Mine came with a Leupold 3-9 scope on Redfield rings for $750, a used but very good condition rifle. A no excuses rifle that is also good to look at. Zastava has an excellent .22 with many of the same features as this rifle, there is a full stock version I would like to have that puts the CZ full stock rifles to shame, no plastic parts, no stamped sheet metal.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Michael - you have the model I'm always looking for - bravo.

[@michaelbrooker1433]

My only exposure to the brand is with their Model CZ99 .22 rifles. I have a couple of them and find them to be excellent rifles. They have machined steel trigger guards and magazine wells, highly polished barrels, the triggers can be adjusted to be quite good. The stocks let them down though, the finish used is muddy. That is not a big deal, I've stripped the finish and redone them with tung oil and gotten good results. The do have a full stock version that is catalogued but not sold in the US, a pity as I find the style of it superior to that of the CZ full stock. CZ stocks have that droopy butt and employ a plastic nose cap, bent sheet steel trigger guard and plastic magazine wells. Zastava rifles deliver very good value for the price.

[@percyolivas1128]

Zastava M48 was the first yugo model with mauser K98k system ... with german 7.92 x 57mm caliber too... this rifles are in very good condition because never was used in combat.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Percy - I didn't know; they make great rifles. So affordable and accurate.

[@percyolivas1128]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns exactly, israel produce the golan pistol, copy of the zastava CZ99 9mm

[@kentac1911]

They are excellent rifles for sure!! I have owned several in several different makes....Interarms, Remington 798, ect. Built to last several life times! Thank you for sharing!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Kenneth - thanks and I forgot about the Remington! That is right - I'll have to mention. Thanks again.

[@Falcon-nj6kr]

Hi USOG, im from Serbia so i have a need to congratulate you on this review on the gun itself but also mentioning serbian people and our great history which is pretty unknown in the US, cos this is military/weapons channel people here will appreciate to know that Serbia fought against Roman Empire and won,twice,fought against Ottoman Empire more then any empire/state starting with famous Battle on Kosovo where we stopped them invading Europe(we had over 40 wars/uprisings with the turks,and finnaly won and expelled them from all the Balkans),then Serbs fought against two German Empire,Tsaric and Nazi in ww1 and ww2,in ww1 we suffered the most of any nation,around 24/25% of total population, its like US loosing 80+ million(at the start of war we had around 4.5M ppl and we lost over 1M,crazy but we won in both wars) how big was our sacrifice,how bravely we fought, you can see that through all the medals, recognitions from all the allies to our Generals but for american people most interesting would be that Serbian Flag was lifted on White House by President Wilson and its only foreign flag tht was lifted on WH ever in history,how bad is today american politics you can see from today relations between us,we got bombed and in war with each other cos US supported muslims and give them our/serbian most holy place Kosovo,also biggest ever rescue mission in US history was in WW2 when Serbian Royal Army rescued 500 american pilots,famous Halyard Mission (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6amiqiDqMR7sM0 ) So to finish this, we fought Roman E. twice, both German Empires, Ottoman Empire, destroyed Austro-Hungary Empire in WW1 and finally only white nation that fought against USA,i will not mention all wars in the Balkans through history,with some we had 5,6 wars, in Europe we are considered most "craziest" nation lol and considered as most warrior nation till this day...We are now trying to reset our relations with US especially cos President Trump is on power and we have good relations with republicans in general...Sorry for this novel of the comment but i felt a need to say this, regards to this channel and to american people especially for AWAKE ones...Support from Serbia

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Bandit - Thank you for writing! Amazing people and an amazing and enduring nation : Serbia. History tells us. Your country is doing so well and even better in the fullness of time. There are many people over here that are quiet and but they know what's what. The very best to you.

[@janetteemerel8614]

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[@ilijadjenic5565]

SVAKA CATS ZEMOI POZDRAC USOG-U OD ILIJE IZ SRBIJE!!!

[@magnumcipher4971]

You sir have at least one of everything I love in bolt action rifles! I too own a Interarms Mark X with a oiled walnut Mannlicher stock with a Montecarlo style check piece. Mine is chambered in .308 Winchester with a 20” barrel. There is a block spacer in the internal box magazine to accommodate the short action requirements of the .308 cartridge. I very much enjoy taking the rifle out for a hunt beneath the canopy of our Arkansas hardwood bottomlands. Love the content kind sir.

[@markforsythe7122]

I had a interarm mark X . In 7X57mm. Very accurate. I also had one in 243 win, With a butter knife bolt. Dual triggers. Both rifles came glass bedded.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Mark - the 7x57 is worth a lot these days - so hard to find.

[@TakeDeadAim]

JUST found and bought one off of Gun Broker. Paid $749 for a beautiful M70 bolt action in 7mm-08. Can't wait to get it! It'll be interesting comparing it to both my custom 1933 Mauser .243 with a Fajen stock and my 1963 Win Mod 70 super grade with the birdseye maple.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great spotting - I find these are just great and in 7mm-08 - usually supreme accuracy. Your other rifles are gems - but you know that : )

[@willy286]

I just got one in .25 06. Perfect condition. The stock is beautiful. I can't take my eyes off it. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for your review.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Excellent purchase and a superb caliber. The 25-06 is a fantastic cartridge and sells very well - but doesn't receive much press. Great rifle. Take care.

[@Милошелики]

Thank you for the review and great video. I appreciate the time you took to make the video as Zastava reviews are not so common.

[@aaronbuckmaster7063]

Western and Eastern European manufacturers have made many of the most brilliantly engineered and beautifully made rifles and shotguns in the world.

[@creep-was-here]

Great video! Love all your work. Very kind, knowledgeable well spoken gentlemen. Thanks for your dedication!

[@dxpvxo711]

I have one in 300 win mag 90s-2000s production and a Herters in 300 win mag, super grade early 60s production a 308 and a 6.5x55 swde. Same action. The M70. There great rifles that can usually be had at a fantastic price. Your right the zastava arsenal started in 1853 it's old, one of the great old gun makers of all time. Thanks for another great video. Don't forget they also made the millions of yugo 8mm M48s sold as surplus at sporting goods stores across America

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I had no idea about the Yugo M48s! Thank you. The more I study this rifle - the better it gets. I took it apart - my goodness - the steel quality and components etc...are excellent.

[@dxpvxo711]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yes, also the refurbish of the M24/47 they make a nice copy of a sig sauer 226 called the EZ9 or EZ40= 9mm or 40 cal. The 1st gen of them where called the CZ99 which confuses some people because they mistake the pistol to be made by Československá zbrojovka but it stands for crivina zastava, a little sly marketing perhaps.

[@vladimirmijajlovic4773]

Dxp Vxo, CZ “Crvena Zastava” translated to English “Red Flag”. Yugoslavia(SFRJ) was a comunist state until ‘90-s civilian wars.

[@mickmoriarty7780]

I have had Zastavas / MkX / Interarms rifles in 243 in the past and currently own a 243Win (different from the original 243Win i owned), a 270 (two 270s actually), a 3006, a 375H&H and a 458 Win Mag and am in the process of buying a 300WinMag (to replace a Ruger M77Mk11 in 300WM which is a great rifle, but I am standardising on wooden stocked M70 Zastavas). They all shoot extremely well. I'd definitely try shooting them before pulling a barrel. In Australia, a new Zastava rifle is about the same cost as a rebarrel. Great value

[@surfstrat59]

LOVE that Mannlicher stock!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Me too Mike - handles wonderfully and looks supreme.

[@tombowen7564]

Would love to find a Mannlicher stocked rifle with a left-hand bolt.

[@timbryan9701]

That's the rifle I own, in .308. Wonderful crf rifle. Re-finishing the stock currently. Thank you for this video.

[@neighborscomplaint6859]

First, I absolutely love your channel. Second, I share your love of "real" guns. I haven't been shooting since the mid-70's when I owned a Parker Hale Mauser/270 and a Rem 700BDL/25.06. I just picked up a Mark X in .270 that looks like it may have shot 20 rounds in the past years. The was only a light scuff on the magazine follower to show it was ever fired! The gun is truly a mint, case queen. Even the white line spacers are still pure white. What a great rifle! The quality of the rifle and smoothness of the action are just like I remember my old rifles having. After looking at the plastic stocked, bead blasted new rifles with their gritty feeling actions, I really appreciate this "real" rifle. It is a Mannlicher stock away from being the perfect rifle ... Keep your excellent and informative content coming!

[@jimmyhollywood9885]

New sub today! 44 years old and in the market for my first MN deer hunting rifle.(Sad, I know) Had my heart set on a Win Model 70 AAAA Maple in 30/06 but now you have me checking out Zastava. This is the first time I've been inclined to check them out. You're videos are great.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Welcome on board Jimmy - glad you are here. Either one is excellent - as you know. Maple is so pretty. All the best to you and good hunting and shooting!

[@canucklehead0]

What a lovely looking piece! I have to say I'm not currently in the need of a deer rifle (I'm a .303 British fan) but if I were in the market I mean how can you go wrong with a mauser chambered in .270 for deer? I wouldn't hesitate using a rifle like that not just for Whitetail but for Mule Deer, Elk and even Moose. In fact I've heard mountain guides proclaim their fondness of the .270 for sheep, and that is a situation usually where accuracy counts. I know I'm a couple years late to the party per this video, but it takes me a while to go through all the back catalog's of the channels I find interesting, however this channel is consistently near the top!!

[@canucklehead0]

@@14goldmedals You bet I'm a Canadian, just like you, I like your name too it's very clever!! For most game in Canada you really can't beat a .303 Brit. I use mine for Moose and have always been happy with the result and it works just fine on Deer too. I bet the rifling in your No. 1 still looks like new even with hundreds if not thousands of rounds put through it. My 1944 No.4 was a surplus rifle and I've used it since I was 16 and the rifling still looks good, they just don't build 'em like that anymore lol. Have a wonderful day, thanks for responding. :)

[@DMX-PAT]

Mike if you ever get a chance or maybe you've already owned one, pick up a Charles Daly Zastava, they are very nice. I have a 22-250 and the synthetic stock is really high quality. I actually thought that the barrel had been bedded into the stock because the fit was so tight. There literally was no gap to speak of, until I finally took it apart. It's exceptional quality for what it cost which was about $300. Take care!!

[@redcircleshop4300]

Thank you! I bought Zastava 6.5x55 and it's amazing rifle!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hard to find a better rifle! Congrats!

[@battru8302]

I own 3x Zastava M70 rifles. Checkering is not great however the rifles are fantastic. My favourite rifles. I also own older Remingtons and CZ and some others but I love my Zastavas, have them in 270 Win, 300 WM and now in 375 H&H. 🥰

[@brianmilosevic8400]

I never considered a full wood stock,after seeing your video, I have to get this Zastava!!!!

[@Capt_Killingfield]

I just came across one of these Interarms Mark X in 30-06 with what looks like a 20" barrel in a Mannlicher stock. I want it sooo bad!

[@TB-zh9pe]

I have a Zastava .30-06 that was imported by Charles Daly. I bought it new in 2005. The hang tag showed that the price had been reduced from $450 to $350 to $250, probably because I was the first customer to realize that it was the same action and manufacturer that used to build the Mark X for Interarms. Mine came with a very nicely shaped Butler Creek synthetic stock that is slim and has a cheekpiece but no Monte Carlo. The floor plate fits tightly to the bottom of the magazine, with no unsightly gap between the magazine and floor plate. That unsightly gap is present on Remington 700s, Ruger 77s, and Winchester 70s. My Zastava can shoot 1" groups at 100 yards with factory ammo. I would prefer that it had a bolt mounted 3 position safety instead of the simple sliding safety, which is like the one shown in the video. After market 3 position safeties are available. Not long after I bought my Zastava, Remington began importing them for awhile, but they had them built with oversized laminated stocks, and the wood to metal fit was really bad.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You have a fantastic rifle Tim - at a corresponding price. You can buy different - and that might be a good thing - but realistically, you can't buy better. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@TB-zh9pe]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks! Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@Me2Lancer]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful Zastava rifle. I really like the Mannlicher stock. I suspect it shares some heritage from my Yugoslavian M1924 Short Rifle. Interestlngly, mine is actually a sporter from the M1924 action with an InterArms .243 Winchester 24" barrel. It has a walnut stock with a standard sporting profile. Zastava has a long and proven history.

[@robertloew2570]

Have one just like it in 243 it's my 300yd rifle for those pesky groundhogs you can't get close to, all ways gets the job done!!!

[@Euronasa]

Another great video 👍😀 About the history of the Zastava mauser action, one version I heard is that to begin with FN of belgium aquired the tooling from Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf. Then Santa Barbara in Spain aquired it from them. Then Zastava of Yugoslavia, now Serbia which still produces great rifles.

[@predator627]

There is a zastava logo marking on the right side letter Z in a circle

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you!

[@KLR-650]

I have an Interarms Mark X Cavelier 30-06 that I bought when I was 15 back in 1975. Actually saved my money and my mom purchased it for me. It is still in pristine condition. There is also a Mauser 3x9 scope that came with it. Never going to sell it.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great purchase, great rifles - will work and work well indefinitely. All the best to you.

[@rodgerbambauer123]

,I bought a Zastiva/mark x in 1985 from a pawn shop for $200. in 30-06. Shoots very well. Still have it.

[@api9mm]

You are the Mr. Rogers of firearms! Great presentations.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you so much and I wish you all good things.

[@Oldclimber1]

I had one of these in .270 back a lot of years ago !!! It was not well fitted to the stock as it was touching the barrel in a few places, so I took a lumber crayon wrapped with sandpaper to it to fully float the barrel. It became a 1 holer at 100, but I had to shoot so many rounds out of it to keep my proficiency up that I eventually "fell" into the .308, and I sold it to my boss's boss's boss at what you may call a "boss discount". Not a lot of bargaining power for me there, I can tell you. Three months later, after his first range day, he came to me raving positive about it. He had bought it for his son because he figured it was "good enough", but that he was going to keep it and give his son his Winchester. "Why in the hell did you sell it ?" was his incredulous question to me. I explained that it took too much shooting practice for me to maintain 5/5 shots on a 9" paper plate, offhand at a 100, which I could easily do with my .308. He looked at me, turned slightly to the side, shook his head up and down, and said "okay". Some months later he highly recommended me for a sizable promotion in a different department, which I took. More than fair trade in respect and value.

[@aynjeleyes]

My first .223 was a mini action interarms mark x in 1989 . Loved that rifle, so accurate. Sold it in 2010 wish I had not. Had a Remington barrel

[@Oneofthetwelve]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I like the model you have with the full, wood, stock. Very nice.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Mine has a very nice dark stripped European walnut stock w/ a semi gloss oil finish .

[@countrywideboy]

I'm in the UK and I bought one of these in .308 today, I am impressed with the build quality, it leaves most of the new rifle behind.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Love your name! I'm glad these are available in the Realm - truly fine rifles at a decent price. And they have sights! You have the cal. I was always looking for. Thanks for writing.

[@countrywideboy]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Update... I zeroed the Zastava .308 a few days ago,.. Its outstanding,... sub 1/2'' group at 50 yards..using Sako 123 grain Gameheads. for a second hand rifle costing £285 I'm impressed.

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

My first bolt action rifle was an Interarms MK X in .270 Winchester. It was heavy, but averaged an inch with 130 grain Federal and 150 grain Winchesters. It was a bit fussy though. It shot like a house on fire for about 20 rounds then it opened up like a shotgun pattern. Once she was clean, she was great again.

[@betchalife]

Hello my friend! What an absolutely beautiful rifle... Always had a thing for those full mannlicher type stocks!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello! : ) Me as well - full mannlicher has class and style - maybe a little extra weight and people tell me about free floating etc...but the deer don't seem to care. All the best.

[@betchalife]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Haha brilliant! I'm not sure what it is about the look. But years ago I watched a movie called A Boy and His Dog it's kinda a post apocalyptic setting. Anyway throughout the movie he uses a Springfield M1903 in a Mannlicher Schönauer Carbine stock in .30-06 The same rifle was also used in The Book of Eli years later in 2010. Ever since seeing that custom Beauty I've always wanted to own a classy full stock rifle in an intermediate cartridge size.

[@simonburrows8886]

Thank you for an excellent video about my favourite rifle: I'm out chasing boars and deer with my Zastava 9,3x62 every weekend here in the Dordogne in France. Accurate, indestructible, beautifully blued, with that magical Mauser action.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Simon! I wish I was there with you! Wild boar in France - you have a dream life. I shot about 30 different rifles in recent days - some priced at over $10,000. What rifle did I find was the best, most reliable, most understandable, safest and most durable and accurate in action? - my Husqvarna Mauser - not far from your Zastava - which would have the same results as my Husqvarna. Thanks for writing and good hunting my friend!

[@simonburrows8886]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you! I have 3 Mausers, my favourite being a Franconia 9,3x62 based on an original military 98 action - but the trigger is horrible. We hunt big game in teams with dogs, and manage population with a 'tag' system similar to that used in the USA, I think... France is also very gun-friendly, so we can buy any rifles we choose, in any number, including by mail order. Much better than the UK!! Come and join us for a hunt any time.

[@rickhartke3834]

The M48 Yugos we’re sold by Big 5 sporting goods in late 1990s para trooper shorter than the K98’s came with scabbard, bayonet, oiler, ammo pouch and sling for 200$ I was able to get two for my boys. They were also seen in magazines as Mitchell mausers. Full of kosmoline.

[@boarzwid1002]

Have the same but mine is the MKX contintentel spoon bolt double set trigger in 7x57 19 inch barrel. I remember the my first deer hunt rained all day the lacquer finish peels off refinished with true oil that was 40 years ago also action is high manganese steel

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis7302]

Enjoyed the hunting anecdote.Serbia also makes excellent ammunition. Looking forward to the P14 video.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Rupert - what a tank of an action - I have a .303 for filming; not quite what you're expecting but close....only a few days away. Cheers!

[@alexdelarge1074]

I've repeatedly heard people praising PPU in the USA, although it is not much appreciated here in Serbia (except for its price). Maybe they have stricter quality control standards for the ammo they export. But on the other hand, they do have some of the most comprehensive caliber ranges in the world I think!

[@esquad5406]

I had that very same gun. Back in the day I was young broke and had to trade one to get one. I got a six pointer with it and traded it to my first M-1.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Done a lot of that type of trading; mostly I wish I hadn't - oh well - life goes on : )

[@esquad5406]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns We have a saying here in Kentucky. "poor people have poor way's"

[@JRingo-vp5wp]

I have that exact rifle - .270 with the Mannlicher stock, Interarms Mark X - manufactured in May of 1977. I have been looking for information on the rifle for years with very limited success, so I can't thank you enough for the education you've provided on the subject. Mine is in pristine condition for the most part, although it does have some light impressions on the left side of the stock from other bolt knobs in the safe, and the front sight is missing the shroud. Otherwise, the rifle is beautiful. I removed the scope from the rifle and plan to work with the irons for fun due to the fact that I also have a pre-64 Model 70 .270 with a scope. In previous research, I found something that stated that the rifle was known not only as the "Mark X," but was also labeled as a "Marquis," although the word "Marquis" is not stamped on the rifle itself. As I understood it, the "Marquis" moniker was related to it's "grade" of fit, finish, quality, etc. I am not sure where I read that or if it's even accurate, but would like to know. At any rate, I thank you once again for the video. I am quite tickled to find that there actually is another (Zastava) Interarms Mark X .270 Mannlicher out there exactly like mine! By the way, mine has the fore and aft swivel studs, as well. God Bless you, sir!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello J. Ringo - I'm happy to be of service : ) You surely have a wonderful rifle. The Marquis version is nice as well, although to me, the model in the video and yours is the best styling. The Marquis marked rifles I owned had French or skip-line checkering and a less appealing stock design - but some people love them. It doesn't matter. They are all fantastic rifles. I'm glad you have one. God Bless you and have a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas.

[@boarzwid1002]

Hello J Ringo , yes you have the Marquee style full stock carbine there were 2 different types of them from inter arms back in the 70s My is in 7x57 double set triggers zastiva inter arms marked X spoon bolt 19 inch barrel German style stock pancake cheek piece and was listed in the zastiva catalog as the contental and was 30 dollars more listed than the marquee, hope this helps ,

[@paulsimmons5726]

The full stock rifles are always eye catching. This particular rifle has a great look to be sure and it's in a great caliber. There are so many great European rifle makers that you can find them for fairly inexpensive prices and they're all usually very accurate. My wife has a Steyr that's a complete tack driver. Nice rifle and story. PS - Didn't see anything that jumped out at me yesterday at the show. It must have been Steyr day as I saw 50 to 60 of them in many different models, a few were the top end jaw-droppers that have been pampered... I even saw a real H&H SxS in the original case. There was a notice in the case that stated, "Holland & Holland - If you have to ask about the price, you should keep looking at the next table!" I chuckled and moved on. Clearly, that was one of the most humorous price tags I've seen lately.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Paul - not many top end Steyrs around - interesting that so many appeared at the show. I like "Steyr Day" - : ) Those H&H guns...how they keep going up...

[@TonyTheFlatlander]

Thanks for the excellent info. I have an opportunity to pick up a herters j9/interarms mark x in 25-06 for $525. The rifle seems be in very good condition. Is that a fair price for the rifle in your opinion?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi TonyTF - Excellent buy. There are collectors of the Herter rifles and I had a chance to shoot 2 - both accurate and first rate fit and finish - I especially noted the metal finish. You have a very fine rifle that will serve indefinitely and increase in value. All the best to you.

[@rickbattle5706]

Can't believe you made a video without exercising the bolt!!!! :-). After all, it is a Mauser type and you need to show the world just how well they work. Great video, I will now proceed to educate myself on Zastava. Thanks! :-)

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I'm losing it Rick 😁😁😁I'll make up for it!

[@pseudopetrus]

Every rifle I own, shoots better than me! No need to change barrel, just keep improving myself!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Best line I've heard in years. Thank you!

[@reddevilparatrooper]

Zastava made Mauser 98 style actions to perfection. Right now I am looking for a Remington rifle made by Zastava in either 30-06 o6 0r .308. They made the MK X action which gunsmiths in the past have highly prized. One of these days I wish to have one of these days for a hunting and target rifle in a civilian form. I am not going to destroy the one of my Zastava M24/48 military rifles to be a sporting rifle. My military Zastava has nailed 3 White Tails and 2 Mule deers at 100 to 150 yards with open battle sights. I am not going to change it using handloaded 150 grain soft point bullets. Good game, good BBQ and roasts!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Well done! I saw two fellow hunters in the hills with miliary rifles a few days ago - one young fellow with a Mosin carbine and the other with a Springfield. I think that is fantastic. They were serious and were excited to succeed with those rifles - no scopes - and told me all about the practice they had put in. I hope the deer showed up for them. Your Zastava is a real hunter - well - in your capable hands! Thanks for writing. The Remington Zastava is so hard to find - hope you do.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns = I would love to have one as a decent hunting rifle....

[@mag318]

I was looking at one of these beautiful rifles today. The receiver was marked Interarms Mark X Mannlicher like your in 30-06, But I think it was made in the Czech Republic and it had a CZ butt plate. The bolt handle was the butterknife type like on a Steyr Model M. I think I'm going to buy it.

[@MrSiestaFiesta]

I love full stock guns. Great video!

[@peteee1067]

Was hoping you would tske out the bolt and show us details, dofferences between winchester and zastava etc. Would have been good. Lug design and all. Love your videos and calm manner of speaking

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Good idea - I think I may have done similar on other videos - as the Zastava is basically a 98 - as you know. Anyway - I'll make another video. Thanks for the note.

[@indigenousliving3658]

Nice rifle, always wanted one with the full stock, have yet to get one.

[@georgesheffield1580]

They are excellent rifles , the latest use hammer forged barrels and chambers ,. Very accurate and reliable . Very good adjustable triggers .

[@Courier-Six]

One my friends has a Whitworth marked Interarms Mark X chambered in .308. The rifle was accurate enough. My issue was with the rifle feeding since the rounds would slide foward in the magazine under recoil. What this meant is the cartridge was either too far foward to pick up the round or it would feed directly up nose first into the chamber wall or feed ramp. Not a bad rifle, i just felt my friends example needed a magazine block or adapter

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Good point - maybe there had been one at one time. I had a Mark X in .308 and it had a folded black sheet metal block in the mag well that often fell out - but when it was there it worked. : )

[@danwhite5550]

I found one in 270 Winchester really really like it

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Dan - I've had nothing but success with the Zastava - in fact I just bought one in .308. Good hunting!

[@gregwalker4236]

these are indeed very nice rifles, and perhaps still in business today (2020). at least their website shows models in the 7-800 dollar range retail. i had a barreled action made with one of these actions in 375-338 and have a full stocked 7x57. the 375 h &h whitworth was made with this action. remington had these in their catalog for a season or two not too long ago. mine offer similar smoothness to a ruger hawkeye. if you find a used one i would verify bolt numbers match the receiver (as with other makes)

[@DavidDavid-xm4if]

Nice rifle great story!

[@Scrap_Goblin]

I'll be picking up a Mark X in 270 very soon and I can't wait. Although I'm not quite sure how I'll like the Leupold 7.5x fixed scope mounted to it which is an odd level of magnification to me

[@peanut3050]

mausers are the best and my favorite rifle action, thank you for another awesome video

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

My pleasure! Glad you like the video - and you already knew about how good the Mauser is. Best to you.

[@liadelascarrerasbruttig8805]

I saw a Interarms Mark X in 243 cal. that came with a cheap scope for $650. It looked like it had been taken care of, but the safety had a very short throw. I was not sure if it was made that way, or needed to be adjusted. Is that an expensive fix and can the trigger assembly be replaced with an after market trigger and safety assembly? Does that seem like a fair price, if you than have to send it to the gunsmith to have him repair or replace the trigger? Otherwise I was very impressed with the workmanship and balance of the rifle.

[@misiknuo]

Zastava Rifle is used in Dear hunter movie scenes with Robert de Niro...

[@willypp13]

You’re videos are appreciated sir

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Willy - I appreciate that you're here. : )

[@tomapaun]

Excellent video and great rifle. Little history. This rifle was made late '70. early '80. The stock was not produced at the Zastava factory. site to,. Greetings from Serbia

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you tomapaun! I didn't know the stock was made elsewhere. I hope you keep making such fine rifles. We like them over here for their unique combination of precision, fine craftsmanship and ruggedness - which is typical of Mausers - as you know. Of course there are other rifles with other actions, but not better ones.

[@tomapaun]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns In 2006 and for a couple of years subsequent, Remington Arms imported barreled actions based on traditional Mauser type actiona. These barreled actions were made for Remington by Zastava Arms of Serbia, one of the most experienced (in business since 1853) of the Eastern European arms companies. Zastava Oruzje has been manufacturing Mauser Model 98 actions since 1928. The Zastava barreled actions were then stocked in American made laminated hardwood stocks and marketed as the Remington Models 798 and 799.

[@tomapaun]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I think the Century Arms now imported rifle in the USA. Military and hunting.

[@jamesharrison2374]

Somewhere is a Frankonia Zantacs in 30-06 stutzen, with a oil stock, silver pistol cap, and at the time I made the mistake and sold it a old Redfield 6x42 scope on Leupold mount. Just picked up a Husqvarna 1640 stutzen with open sights, in 30-06.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi James - I've done that too many times - selling when I should have held - but you have an equally great rifle in the 1640 - maybe even better.

[@jeffcopenhaver2217]

Another great review of a great rifle. My oldest son has this exact rifle in 308 Win, as it was his first centerfire I gave him. The number of deer he has sent to the happy hunting grounds is in the double digits, so I can vouch for it’s accuracy. While maybe not as “smooth” as a higher priced model, I would never turn my nose up to a Mark X. USOG, if possible could you do a review on ANYTHING in 9.3x62 Mauser? A fine working mans “Magnum” , that was usually chambered in great rifles. Thanks again for a great review.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great idea Jeff - will do - that is a fantastic cal.

[@dobarvibe9920]

Thank you for a great video!! that is a nice Zastava rifle in you collection, I am looking at one that is M808 in 7mm remington magnum it is beautiful looking rifle and it is under $600!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great suggestion Dobar - these are brilliant rifles. All steel and walnut. Amazing. I handle this one and it could be 50 or 75 years ago - the quality and character are so high.

[@dobarvibe9920]

I am thinking of getting one as i like 7 mm remington magnum for a long range shooting and hunting Zastava may be the only Mauser in that caliber available as a new production

[@thetoneknob4493]

if i wer going to buy a new bolt action rifle for target shooting ide be looking for something like a zastava mod 70. ive only seen one in the wild it was a 270 and it was impressive! everything was fitted perfectly and the finish was a deep blue. i wonder if they ever made a heavy barrel version? a short action in 223 with a heavy barrel would be fun or 300blk. the price vs a pre 64 win mod70 makes them a great value! the detail that stuck with me the most was the craftsman ship. the wood, the action, it was all very finally done, kinda like the huskvarna rifles both offer the old world craftsmanship for a reasonable or dare i say cheap sometimes? if you are willing to look around.

[@dennisschaaf8813]

Mike, I enjoy your videos. After watching a few videos on the Zastava I feel I better find one of the short action beauties hopefully in 222. I like that caliber and think I have four now. Also, do you sleep with a 98?

[@davidandersen4218]

Could you do a review on a Cooper, Winchester 52, 75, Remington 513T, or Winchester 1895?

[@DavidDavid-xm4if]

May i also say that Serbians are known among Orthodox christians as well There is an Amazing book by Serbian elder Thaddeus of Serbia who was great monk and christian philosopher

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank You! I will find the book and read it. Please send any/all literature and other information you have about Serbia.

[@DavidDavid-xm4if]

The name of the book is Your toughts determane your life .The only other Serbian literature i know of is forgotten 500 by Gregory Freeman very cool true story from wwII Serbia here are links for both have fun reading it brother www.amazon.com/Forgotten-500-Untold-Greatest-Mission/dp/0451224957/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541466281&sr www.amazon.com/Our-Thoughts-Determine-Lives-Teachings/dp/1887904190/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541466852&sr=1-1&keywords=elder+thaddeus+of+vitovnica

[@MegaBoilermaker]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Nikoli Tesla.

[@jasonbubley9427]

I always thought these would make a wicked mauser candidate for a custom mauser hunting rifle in a special desired caliber. Custom rifles are expensive but this would make a great hunting gun chambered in a weatherby cal or ackley imp.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Jason - these are astonishing values and I like your plan. For me - maybe a .257 Roberts, or 6mm Rem or even a .308 Norma. They could so extremely well if they keep the walnut and steel and Mauser - and no one else does (affordably).

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Excellent to let us know - I think these rifles are far under the radar. BTW - great evening. I bought a 7.62x39! Can't wait to get it. I'll take to the range.

[@uralbob1]

I have two CZs. A 550 fs and a 527 Euro. I love them, but they are push feed designs. If I had my way, they would be of the controlled round type. Is CZ and Zastava one in the same or otherwise affiliated?

[@CandidZulu]

Polyurethane floor varnish will last for ever on a gunstock! I used to have a Zastava in .458WM and it was a good gun. It is indeed crazy how people pull the barrels off new guns. A cold hammer forged barrel, as is often issued on a new mass produced gun, will never be as accurate as handmade cut barrel. But it will last longer, and probably be more than accurate enough for the whole life of the buyer, with few exceptions.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Robert! That .458 - glad you had one - such a super rifle. I tried to buy one about 6 months ago and someone else beat me to it. The demand for the guns from 1900 to about 1990 is soaring. I guess people look at the new stuff and then handle the rifles and shotguns that work perfectly and look great and have character - and buy the better product.

[@CandidZulu]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Here old guns are generally very good value. If its a well known quality brand, it does hold is value OK. But the people willing to spend more than necessary generally buy new guns from continental makers. New guns offer many good things like switch barrel actions, and very smooth actions that rival the speed of doubles and semi autos. This is all due to horrible gun laws of course!

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I would love to have one of these rifles.

[@carba8606]

You welcome my friend......australian hunter here for more then 45 years

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hope those bush fires get sorted out soon. Happy New Year ...somehow!

[@BobcatSchneidermann]

I have been looking for these for a couple of years now, but they are hard to find here, for some reason. There is one guy that sells them in my country, but he simply doesn't reply to my emails. According to their web page, they make these in 7x57, which I have been in the mood for for years, and not that many companies offer that - especially not in this price range.

[@NathanIsRacin]

I enjoyed the story about hunting off your friend's roof. What a fine Mauser style rifle, from a company known for making AK's no less!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

The things we do...can't believe it seemed like a brilliant idea to me at the time.

[@deej9367]

I have a half stock in 30-06 great rifle. I'm a big fan of the full stock I have a cz 550 in 9.3x62 and it's the most accurate rifle I own