![]() ![]() This rifle is extremely common, however, some variations exist between the different basic models, none of which are rare: In the 1990s a large quantity of M48s were imported to the US as surplus. The vast majority of the production was placed into storage and was not initially used by the Yugoslavian Army. The straight bolts are rare and more desirable to collectors. ![]() Most of the rifles have a bent bolt, some of them are straight bolt. The M48 can accept K98K bayonets and K98K slings, but most of the part interchangeability ends there because of the differences in the actions and sizes. The barrel is also about seven inches shorter than the K98K. The action itself is based on the FN Mauser 1924 design. The Yugo M48 Mauser is generally considered to be “the last Mauser.” Production ran clear up until 1965! The rifle features an intermediate action length that is shorter than the K98K. ![]()
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