Yugo Mauser barreled action.

[Mustang]

The Yugo M24/52C, the full rifle pictured above is a re worked VZ24.

The M48 is a Yugoslavian built intermediate length large ring
Mauser. The action is 1/4" shorter than the full K98 length VZ 24 action.

That shouldn't make nany difference with a short cartridge like the .308. It is just a little harder to find a good stock for the intermediate Mausers.

[TRAP55]

It is just a little harder to find a good stock for the intermediate Mausers.

http://rifle-stocks.com/actions_available.htm

[Mustang]

Thanks, Trap. I've always wondered about the Richard's microfit stocks. Have you had any experience with them?

It came without the bolt internals and the bottom of the action. I'll pick up what I can from Numerich and probably use a Bold or Timney trigger.

[TRAP55]

Mustang, Richards makes good stuff, but when you're good, back orders and turn around time start to be a problem. Best bet is to call and see what's in stock, same with Boyds. Boyds was making a nice laminate thumb hole heavy bbl varmint stock for the M48 action because the demand got heavy. Call and check with Dorothy or Randy. Scroll to the page bottom:

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/content/Boyds/CustomPages/FAQ_actionlengthguide.htm

That barrel isn't a cheap one, my guess Pac-Nor or Lilja. Need to determine the twist for the best load, should be a tack driver. 8 groove is a special order item. The only con I've heard on the 8 groove barrels is they tend to foul a little sooner. Never been in my price range, so I can't say from experience.
Firing pins for the M48 are near impossible to find, most replacements are being made from 98 FP's. If you need one made, I can hook you up, shoot me a PM. I want to see the range report on this one!

[Mustang]

Thanks, trap.

[GreenAndy]

Looks like a nice purchase. I would have bought it too!

[Mustang]

Thanks, Andy

[TheExiled]

Im interested in the barrel if youre getting rid of it

[Dale P. Landan]

The "W" letter is common to M 48 rifles, I have a couple with that letter . There is no doubt that the barrel is a replacement, but I would have it checked by a good gun smith as to caliber then if you think it worth while I would stock it and put a scope on it and enjoy shooting it.

[Mustang]

Thanks, guys.

I intend to get this shooting. There is no question that this is a .308 caliber rifle now and I have high hopes for the accuracy. I've checked the headspace and the bolt will not close on a field gauge.