m48 vs K98

The M48 has a shorter receiver, different handguard arrangement, and a fe other minor differences.

An early war K98k will be eons ahaead of any post-war Yugo mauser in terms of fit and finish if you compare like-condition rifles.
 
The M48 also has an un blued bolt. So it appears silver like. It looks just plain wrong in my opinion.

The M48 also has a full wood upper handgaurd that (again) looks just plain wrong to me.
 
i had a unissued m48 i shot it for a while but i sold it because it wasnt as smooth actionwise. they shoot very well but they feel cheap. id much rather have a yc or rc 98k provided the bore is good, just my 2 cents
 
These are fantastic rifles.
I love them
Here are two of mine
The blonde is sold now and I am reluctantly thinking of selling the other but only because I have no opportunity to shoot anymore. These rifles can shoot - so gfar they have shot better than any of the yugoslav german K98k rebuilds I have owned.

M48A SELECT
 
With respect Richard, it's not fair to compare a brand new M48 to a well used WW2 vetran K98k that had then been heavily rebuilt by the Yugoslavians, issued, and then used some more.

To get a fair comparisson you'd have to compare a very collectable "like new" and "unisued" K98k (rare, but possible) to a new M48 to draw any direct conclusions.

I hope Badgerdog chimes in soon - he's got appropriate examples of both.
 
the light stocked M48's are very bland looking IMHO. The elm stocked ones have something going for them. I'm not a big mauser fan either way, but for a brand new surplus rifle the M48's are a pretty good deal if you want a mauser to shoot as they are the same price as the RC k98's which can be on the rougher side.
When Marstar at the 24/47's for $200, that was a deal.
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Well, we'll had to agree to disagree then. The yugoslavian rebuilt rifles are not "as-built in Germany". They are a mix of parts renumbered in Yugoslavia by the same slave-wage communist workers that built the M48. Their skill level at fitting and finishing parts is not on a par with the fit and finish of an early or pre-war German made K98k in new condition in my opinion.

I have seen, handled and fired vet bringback Oberndorf made Mausers from the early 1940's and they are slick as snot. They feel like a fine sporting rifle that should cost thousands of dollars. The M48, on the other hand, left me feeling like they are the Mauser equivalent of a Russian made Belarus tractor. Will it till the field just like a John Deer? Of course! Now show of hands - how many farmers wana trade their JD's in for a Belarus?
 
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I bought mine and like it alot, unissued too. But I didnt buy it to shoot, rather I bought it to colect and maybe sell down the road as a potential investment or to just keepi for the kids when they get older. The other M48 I have is used functional and is pretty accurate. The stock is much thicker than the K98's and doesnt have the wow factor but its still a good idea to get one as K98's in great shape are tough to get unless you got the bucks!;)

The idea is to own one of each Mauser you can get .......its an addiction and it never stops:p

HHB
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I bought a brand new Brazilian Model 1935 from Alan Lever in about 1974. It was the nicest rifle I've ever owned, beautiful figured wood, flawless fit and finish and deep blueing. Its one of a handful of firearms that I regret selling.

I have a well used Yugo 24/47. It is smooth operating and functions perfectly, it even shots well. It cost me about $107 all in about 10 years ago. Its a keeper. I also have an Isreali K98 rebarreled in 7.62. It looks really rough but also a very goos shooter. I need more Mausers!
 
Claven2 said:
Well, we'll had to agree to disagree then. The yugoslavian rebuilt rifles are not "as-built in Germany". They are a mix of parts renumbered in Yugoslavia by the same slave-wage communist workers that built the M48. Their skill level at fitting and finishing parts is not on a par with the fit and finish of an early or pre-war German made K98k in new condition in my opinion.

I have seen, handled and fired vet bringback Oberndorf made Mausers from the early 1940's and they are slick as snot. They feel like a fine sporting rifle that should cost thousands of dollars. The M48, on the other hand, left me feeling like they are the Mauser equivalent of a Russian made Belarus tractor. Will it till the field just like a John Deer? Of course! Now show of hands - how many farmers wana trade their JD's in for a Belarus?
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The Belarus Tractors(1980's) have a MG bracket where the hatch pops open on the cab!
 
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Riflechair said:
These are fantastic rifles.
I love them
Here are two of mine
The blonde is sold now and I am reluctantly thinking of selling the other but only because I have no opportunity to shoot anymore. These rifles can shoot - so gfar they have shot better than any of the yugoslav german K98k rebuilds I have owned.

M48A SELECT
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I'm in the market for a yugo, PM me when you decide to sell..

cheers
 
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