Just got an M48

[Hazmat]

Well I don't have it yet... Here in California we have to wait 10 days... 8 more to go I walked into a pawn shop Saturday and there it was. They actually had 2 the other one was a bit better condition but It looked like the scope was not mounted right. it looked like it was just jimmy rigged. So I went for the other. Anything I might need to know about this rifle? I've been reading allot about it but any tips and tricks you guys might know about would be appreciated. I'll post some pic's next week when I get it.

Haz

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[Claven2]

Well, the M48 is basically an intermediate length K89 action. Should be reliable as-is. Make sure to fully strip it and clean it, as many/most owners never did so and it will still be gummed up from cosmolene below the woodline which really affects performance.

Is it stocked in Walnut, beech or Elm?

Here's a good place to start reading about the M48 rifle, right here in our very own MKL:

Yugoslavian M48 - Click here

[Hazmat]

Thanks Claven2
It was dirty when I bought it so i did plan on breaking it down and cleaning every last bit of it. As far as the stock... I'm not sure but I'll let you know when I get it next week. Oh and thanks for the link for the info...

Haz

[Swede]

Some of them do have the "sticky bolt syndrome". Not a bad thing but you may have to use a .45 cal brush and a drill to clean up the chamber.
Other than that they are great shooters.

[sdh1911]

I've got a few M48's and have found them to be in above average condition for mil-surp stuff, they shoot very well with good ammo. I've been looking for a near bottom feeder for a sniper conversion, but, still no luck. Also 24/47 Mausers are very good buys in these parts. They are kissing cousins to the M48's. Best of luck with your buy-SDH

[Hazmat]

Well I picked it up the other It's in better shape then I remembered from the day I got it. Im going to try and get it all cleaned up over the weekend and then I'll post some pic's...... I was tempted to get the other one thay still have. It has a scope mounted on it. Still thinking about it... maybe over the weekend
Thanks for the input guys

Haz

[Badger]

I'll post some pic's......

Pics would be great.

Regards,
Badger

[MJ1]

Try and find the G43/Mp43 front sight hood. It will make a big improvment in the sight picture and shooting. I had a spare original hood and then found a second repro at the Cow Palace show.


Also because these rifles are light I would stay away from hot loads. They will kick you butt and you won't like shooting more then 5 or 6 rounds. I went with a IMR4895 load stright out of the book for 2200fps after trying some 198g 1960's German ammo.



Cheers
MJ

[Claven2]

Yep, them M48's are nice in terms of condition!



Some of the M24/47's aren't too bad either...

[Hazmat]

Ok here are the pictures.... The first one is just to show you how dirty it was