Description
There are .50 BMG rifles, and then there is the Zastava M93 Black Arrow. This is the real deal, a Serbian-built anti-materiel rifle that has been in production since the late 1990s and now makes its way stateside through Zastava Arms USA. At its heart sits a massively scaled-up Mauser M98 style action, which tells you everything about the design philosophy here: proven, rugged, and built to run in any environment you can drag it into.
What Makes the Black Arrow M93 Tick
The 33 inch cold hammer forged barrel wears a chrome-plated bore for long service life and deep exterior fluting that sheds heat during extended range sessions. A 1:15 twist stabilizes the heavy .50 caliber projectiles this rifle was born to send way, way downrange, with an effective range out to 1,600 meters. Up top you get a Picatinny rail ready for your glass of choice, backed up by folding iron sights usable out to about 400 meters if your optic ever lets you down. The glass-reinforced polymer stock and handguard keep weight where it counts, in the barrel and action.
Shooting a .50 BMG Without the Beating
Big bore rifles have a reputation for punishing the person behind them, and Zastava clearly put thought into this. The large muzzle brake works together with a buffer system built into the stock, and the combination cuts felt recoil by roughly 62 percent. That means quicker recovery between shots and range days that last more than a magazine or two. The adjustable folding bipod comes installed, giving you a stable platform for prone work without buying anything extra.
Why the Zastava M93 Belongs in a Serious Collection
This rifle has genuine military service history around the world, and owning one is a chance to shoot a piece of that story rather than just read about it. Two detachable 5-round magazines come in the box, so you are ready to feed it from day one. For long-range enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate a bolt gun with real character, the Black Arrow stands apart from the usual suspects in the .50 BMG world.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Zastava Arms
- Model: M93 Black Arrow
- MPN: SRM93050
- UPC: 682863126228
- Caliber: .50 BMG
- Action: Bolt Action (Mauser M98 style)
- Barrel Length: 33" Cold Hammer Forged, Fluted
- Bore: Chrome Plated, 8 Grooves
- Twist Rate: 1:15
- Capacity: 5+1
- Magazines Included: Two 5-Round Detachable
- Sights: Folding Adjustable Iron Sights, Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Glass-Reinforced Polymer with Recoil Buffer
- Muzzle Device: Muzzle Brake (up to 62% recoil reduction)
- Overall Length: 61.85"
- Finish: Blued/Black
What’s Included
- Zastava M93 Black Arrow rifle
- Two 5-round detachable magazines
- Adjustable folding bipod (installed)
- Folding iron sights
- Owner's manual
- Wood crate
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Zastava M93 Black Arrow come with a scope?
No, an optic is not included with the M93. The rifle ships with a Picatinny top rail so you can mount the long-range glass of your choice, and it also has folding iron sights as a backup for shots inside roughly 400 meters.
How bad is the recoil on this .50 BMG rifle?
It is far more manageable than you might expect for the cartridge. The M93 combines a large muzzle brake with a buffer system built into the stock, which together reduce felt recoil by up to 62 percent. The rifle's substantial weight helps soak up energy too. Just be sure to double up on ear protection, since that brake sends a lot of blast sideways.
What magazines does the M93 Black Arrow use and how many are included?
The Black Arrow feeds from proprietary detachable box magazines, and two 5-round mags come in the crate with the rifle. That gives you 5+1 capacity with a spare ready to go.
Is the Zastava M93 a military rifle or a commercial build?
The M93 Black Arrow is a genuine anti-materiel rifle that Zastava has produced since 1998 and that has seen military service with multiple countries. The version sold in the US is chambered in .50 BMG, which Zastava developed for export markets, and it is imported through Zastava Arms USA. You are getting the real production rifle, not a lookalike.




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