Among the many firearms designed and built in Croatia under the duress of the Homeland War was the MACS M2, a single-shot anti-material rifle chambered for .50 BMG. Designed by an engineer named Jankovic, these were in the field with Croatian units starting in 1994, and were used effectively in Operation Storm in 1995. Mechanically, they are very simple, just turnbolt actions in cast aluminum chassis. The bolts are the most interesting element, with 9 locking lugs in three rows. They were fitted with 10x Kahles scopes, although the one we are looking at today no longer has its optic.
A big thanks to the Croatian Police Museum (Muzej Policije) in Zagreb for giving me access to film this cool piece for you! Check them out at: https://muzej-policije.gov.hr
Currently on holiday in Croatia – but not near Zagreb.
So near and yet so far!
There is no museum where these can be seen by public, so you would not miss much, if that was your thought.
Can’t find any info on the M4 version. Anybody know where to find info on it?
Finally something —-
https://www.aalan.hr/sniper-rifle-macs-m4-cal-12-7x99mm-50
https://www.moddb.com/groups/hrvatskacroatia/images/macs-m4-croatian-sniper-rifle-127x99mm
Where can I find info on the M1 (Modified M48) rifle? There is no info from what I can find on this rifle!
Very vague article does give any info what exactly is “.50 BMG”
This is the standard ammo for the big .50 caliber machine guns that have been around since 1921. Not much survives a hit from one of these. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.50_BMG