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|name= M24 series

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|origin=[[Yugoslavia]]

|type=[[Bolt-action]] [[rifle]]

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|manufacturer=Kragujevac Arsenal (renamed [[Zastava Arms]])

|wars=

|is_ranged=yes

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|cartridge=[[7.92x57mm Mauser]]

|action=[[Bolt-action]]

|velocity={{convert| 760|m/s|0|lk=on|sp=us|abbr=on}}

|range=500 m (547 yd) (with iron sights) <br /> 800+ m (875 yd) (with optics)

|feed=5-round [[stripper clip]], internal [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]]

|sights= iron sights. [[Telescopic sight]].

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The '''M24 series''' is a line of [[Mauser]] pattern bolt-action [[battle rifles]] produced for use by the Yugoslavian military. They are similar to the Czech [[vz. 24]] rifle, featuring open sights, [[7.92x57mm]] chamberingcambering, carbine-length barrels, hardwood stocks, and straight bolt handles. All M24 series weapons are designed to accept the '''M-24/48''' pattern bayonet.<ref>http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm</ref>

==History==

The first [[Mauser]] rifle produced in [[Yugoslavia]] was the '''M24'''. Its predecessor, the '''Model 1924''' had been produced for the Yugoslav army by [[Česká Zbrojovka]] and [[Fabrique Nationale de Herstal|FN Herstal]]. Nearly all M24's were produced either before or during World War II, and all were manufactured at the [[Zastava Arms]] plant. The M24 and Model 1924 are nearly identical.<ref>http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm</ref>

The final additions to the M24 family were the '''M24/47''' and '''M24/52''' rifles. Both were produced after World War II at the [[Zastava Arms]] plant, which was at that time was under the control of the postwar communist government. "47" and "52" indicate the first year of production for each respective model: 1947 for the M24/47 and 1952 for the M24/52. Minor cosmetic differences exist between the M24/47 and M24/52, but the rifles are nearly identical to one another and to their predecessors, the Model 1924 and M24.<ref>http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm</ref>

No M24 series rifle saw significant action in any major conflict.

==CivillianCivilian Use==

A number of M24 series rifles have been sold to civillianscivilians, and are popular because of their low cost when compared to similar [[Mauser]] pattern rifles, such as the [[K98kKarabiner 98k]] and [[M48 Mauser]]. M24 series rifles are noted for their high quality.<ref>http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm</ref>

==References==

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[[Category:7.92 mm firearms]]