Yugoslav M49/57 Sub-Machine Gun - Deactivated

~ Yugoslav M49/57 Sub-Machine Gun - Deactivated ~

The M49 submachine gun is a Yugoslavian submachine gun chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev, designed for use with the Yugoslav People's Army. While externally similar to the PPSh-41, as well as being able to interchange magazines, the M49 is actually very different in both construction and design. More similar in nature to the Italian Beretta Model 38, the M49 features a one-piece tube receiver which contains the bolt, recoil spring and buffer mechanism.

Constructed of machined parts as well as simple tubing, the receiver assembly incorporates a ventilated barrel shroud to protect the operator from being burned during periods of rapid-fire, as well as a simple muzzle brake to steady the weapon.

The M49 is a select fire weapon, with the selector switch being located immediately in front of the trigger, within the trigger guard.
The safety is of a push-button variety, which is located on the side of the stock forward of the trigger group.

Our example has the serial number K 13369 carved on the wooden stock and stamped on the receiver housing, under the rear sight.

On top of the metal fram can be seen the Yougoslav trade-mark.

The magazine is serial numbered 2643.

~ Condition ~

The piece is deactivated to the current standards, the trigger being disengaged from the action. The action moves independently on its spring.

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