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Posted: 12/17/2012 7:16:55 PM EDT
| I found a Yugo M98 at the local gun store. It has the Yugo crest on the receiver and "Mod 98" on the receiver. From what I have read, these were reworked from German K98's. Are they more desirable than the regular M48? Price for rifle only is $299. There is a little bluing missing on the barrel near the front site but otherwise is very nice including the bore. |
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It depends on the buyer. I would rather have one of those than an M48, just from a "been there, done that" standpoint. I also think it would be easier to find parts for a standard length 98 action (which the k98 is), than an intermediate length like the M48. On the other hand... you can find M48s in much better condition. All in all, I think they are comparably priced and it comes down to which you like better.
The price seems about going rate to me, so if you like it, go for it. |
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What you looked at is not a M48, it is a Yugo capture K98. Basically the Yugo's took captured German K98's, reworked them, including new barrels, scrubbed the receivers, and re issued them.
The M48 is a different action, the bolts, and receivers are not the same. Also, the top handguard is different as well. $299 seems on the high end for a yugo capture, but hell this day in age nothing surprises me. I paid under $250 for mine, about 2 years ago. |
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