M48 sniper

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A few years ago I decided to build a M48 sniper.
I got an original Zrak mount and a 6x42 N scope.
I emailed Zrak in Bosnia but no reply.
I have also phoned but no one spoke English at that time.
So I emailed the usa distributor with the question below
regarding the N type scope............

'Is this a scope that would have been used on the M48
sniper rifle in the war in Bosnia etc in the early 90s ?'

The reply was...

'Yes. This scope was originally made for hunting but back in 90's
due to limited or no supply of any weapons or ammunition this was
used (very effectively) through whole war.'
and
'Yes the N and ON versions were used.'

I have a standard bolt handle but it will not open past the scope.
How were the handles modified?
were they just bent more?
or were they machined to give the space?

were there any other modifications done to the rifle?

I have built this rifle from bits got all from ebay over 18months.
It looks great and went through proof perfectly, rechambered to 8x60s and is now declared.
The trigger is very direct, no slack, just an average pull.
It is very accurate and groups of 2 inch or less at 50m.

Does any one have information on the M48?

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