Difference between M24/47 and M-48 Yugo?

[rojocorsa]

So what are the differences between these two rifles?

I was thinking of getting one maybe, but I don't know too much about them. AFAIK, they are both supposed to be decent rifles. I lean more towards the M-24/47 because of its straight bolt.


How do these rifles compare to a normal 98-k in terms of accuracy and shoot-ability?

[Rem222]

The 24/47 I believe is a refurbished prewar Serbian model 24.

http://www.marstar.ca/yugo-m1.htm

http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm

http://www.surplusrifle.com/yugom48/index.asp

I had a Yugo 24/47. Being refurbished it was in really nice condition and a good shooter.

[SDgarrick]

Someone should be along to correct me, but from my vague understanding -

Yugo 24/47, manufactured in the 20's (thus 24) and re arsenaled/stored in 47... a K type 98 mauser.

The yugo m48 (A/B/BO) were all more or less modeled after the 98k made past the end of WWII until the 50's ? when bolt actions were obsolete from a modern military standpoint... stamped parts on the A and B models.

Both yugos are supposedly good shooters because they were (mostly) used little, then stored for 60 or so years.

As far as German 98K, obviously the most collectible, but a similar German will almost always cost more than a comparable Yugo. I'd go with a Yugo since it is essentially the same rifle, from a non collecting standpoint. Same mechanical accuracy given the two examples are similar. Though an intact German crest is pretty sweet.

all should be battlefield accurate, which IMO is 2-4 MOA, maybe better with handloads.
cheers

[Peter.Steele]

One important thing to note is the length of the action. I believe the M24/47 (and the K98) are so-called 'long action' receivers, while the M48 is 'intermediate length.' There are also some safety improvements with the M48, but I'd be hard-pressed to tell you the details.

[Milsurp Collector]

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M24/47s were made before World War II and rebuilt after World War II, M48s were made after World War II. Many M48s were never issued or were used very little so they tend to be in very good condition.

Both use the intermediate-length action that is a little shorter than the standard large-ring Mauser action, so Yugo bolts and stocks are not interchangeable with those of most other 98-type actions.

The M24/47s have a straight bolt handle, the M48s have a bent bolt handle, and there are some differences in the stocks, but they are otherwise the very similar.

(Not mine, web pictures).

M24/47


M48

[Sailormilan2]

As stated previously, the 24/47s and the M48/48a both use the intermediate actions. The M24/47s use the straight bolt(though it could be replaced by the M48's bent bolt), while the M48s use a bent bolt.
If the M24/47 has the original stock, it will most likely be walnut. The M48s generally use the Elm stock(often called "teak"). M24/47s use sling swivels to hold the sling on. M48s use K98 style cuts in the stock.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

I have a couple of each...

If you plan on mounting the correct "Zrak" scope, I'd say get the M48. If you want an Iron sight shooter that will shoot 3-5 inch groups at 50 yards with Surplus ammo, then get the 24/47. The 24/47s are almost always cheaper, unless that are some type of "special grade" rifle.

That being said, if you want to build a custom Mauser sporter, you'd be better off to get a Czech VZ24. They are 100% compaitible with K98 Mausers, so custom parts will fit better...

You can't go wrong either way, though. Both the M48 and 24/47 are very good rilfes.

[nick]

Straight bolt on 24/47, bent bolt on M48. Both are intermediate length action, I believe, and the only differences between them (aside from the model number and dates of manufacture) would be straight bolt/bent bolt, different stocks (slimmer walnut stock on 24/47 vs. thicker elm stock on M48, and the sling sttachments are different), stamped parts on later M48 variants (A and B), and a different buttplate. Other than that, there isn't really any difference.

Personally, I'd get whichever one you can find in the best condition. M24/47 seems to be a better deal these days.

[mdouglas1980]

I got my 24/47 from J&G for 179, but I think they have since raised their price to 199 for them.

It came covered in cosmoline and after I cleaned it up, bled out the cosmo from the stock, and refinished the stock it's quite purty now :-)

It's not complete matching numbers but I love it!

[mdouglas1980]

There are even some 24/47's out there that have been fitted with turned bolts as well. I'm not a Mauser expert but they'll probably bolts from M-48's?

[rojocorsa]

I specifically want an M-24/47, because of the straight bolt and its nice condition.

As a lefty, it's easier for me to cycle the action without taking the gun off my shoulder if the bolt is straight. On a German Mauser, for example, I have to cant the gun a little to be able to reach the bent bolt.

I've no doubt that these are great rifles. I just want to learn more about them, because as you know, the learning is part of the mil-surp experience.

Also, Produzece 44 is supposed to be legit, right?

[mdouglas1980]

I can tell you that my 24/47 is the first Mauser I've ever owned and it won't be the last. The action on mine is super smooth; I've put 80 rounds of 50's Yugo surplus with it at 50 yards with about 3 1/2'' groups.

[Peter.Steele]

Also, Produzece 44 is supposed to be legit, right?

Legit in what sense? It's not the date of manufacture / conversion. It's the name of the factory.

[rojocorsa]

Legit in the sense that it is a quality arsenal?

For example, I'd say that Tula or Izhevsk are legit.

[rojocorsa]

And would the Czech vz 24 be a better Mauser than these? (Just asking)



I just now heard that Yugo Mausers are made of softer steel or something like that. Is it true, or just a rumor?