The M48 and M48A are Yugo military rifles based on the same Mauser design as the Gewehr 98. The Yugo rifles have a slightly shorter, intermediate-length receiver, and use a bent bolt handle similar to the German Mauser rifles. Chambered for 8mm Mauser, these rifles are a fantastic option to add a Mauser rifle for a much lower price than a K98. These rifles are in original surplus turn-in condition and will have an overall average condition Surplus Good cosmetic condition. Expect standard digs, dings and bluing wear and possibly even minor function inhibiting stock cracks. Mechanically, all are very functional and should make great shooters in addition to being nice surplus collector pieces. Most will be missing their cleaning rods and sight hoods so no guarantees on those.
Within this group, you can expect rifles with dents, dings, scrapes, gouges, discoloration, and possible small cracks in the stocks. You can also expect anywhere from minimal bluing wear to a lot of bluing wear, and we have even seen some surface rust on a few. Any minor rust we have seen has been the exception, not the rule, and we have not seen any rust that would not clean up well. We do offer a hand select for cosmetics that will offer you one of the nicer looking ones if that is your desire but please know that even a hand-select is not going to be gorgeous.... just one of the better ones in the group and still a surplus good grade.
We do not warranty bore condition as bores have not been inspected nor do we warranty for cosmetics as we have tried to be as honest as possible in describing these rifles cosmetically. As such, if the possibility of receiving a rifle that is less than a beauty queen is a deal-breaker, then don't order one. However, we do warranty them for function and we think that they are a tremendous value.
Don't let my overly honest description of the rifles fool you. We always try to allow for the lower end in the bunch when describing our surplus because let's face it, someone is going to get the ugliest one there. Having said that, we think that this is a really nice group of rifles overall at a fantastic price. Get yours today.
Note - We do offer a Hand Select Option on these rifles whereby we will select your rifle as the best of 10 cosmetically for an additional fee of $30.00.
Important - As noted above these are surplus turn-in rifles and while we have done a dry function test here before shipping, the rifles have not had the bores cleaned nor have they been checked by a gunsmith. As with all surplus firearms, the rifle should be thoroughly cleaned before firing. Also, please be sure that the bore is clear and unobstructed. Finally, a good rule of thumb with any surplus is to have your local gunsmith do a safety check before attempting to fire.
C & R Eligible
Hand Select Available to guarantee you best of 10 cosmetically.
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