M24 Yugo Mauser

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	Weapon: M24 Yugo Mauser Type: Infantry Rifle Country of Origin: Yugoslavia Year Adopted: 1924 Caliber: 7.92x57mm Action: Bolt-Action Overall Length (mm): 1100.0 Weight (kg): 4.00 Effective Range (m): 800

The M24 Yugo Mauser was a bolt-action rifle produced by Yugoslavia beginning in the late 1920s. Based on the German Mauser 98 design, it was chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser and served as the standard issue rifle for the Yugoslav military. Produced at the Kragujevac Arsenal, it was known for its rugged construction and reliable performance. Over 100,000 units were produced by the start of World War II, and it saw extensive service throughout the conflict, with both Yugoslav and occupying German forces utilizing the rifle. Post-war, many M24 rifles were rebuilt and modernized, ensuring their continued use in the Yugoslav People's Army and by various factions during the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s. The M24 Yugo Mauser is regarded as a reliable and robust weapon that saw service across multiple decades and conflicts.