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**Aguila Blanca** · October 7, 2011, 07:39 PM

There are arguments that favor both the M48 and the M24/47. I much prefer the aesthetics of the M48, mostly because of the semi-bent bolt. Both are about the same length, which is in what I think is considered the "short rifle" area (longer than a carbine, but not as long as the original Mauser Model 98). But the M48 has a slightly shorter action than other Mausers, whereas the M24/47 (I've been informed) uses the standard Mauser 98 action.

That said -- I'd love to have a pristine M48.

October 7, 2011, 07:39 PM	#9
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	There are arguments that favor both the M48 and the M24/47. I much prefer the aesthetics of the M48, mostly because of the semi-bent bolt. Both are about the same length, which is in what I think is considered the "short rifle" area (longer than a carbine, but not as long as the original Mauser Model 98). But the M48 has a slightly shorter action than other Mausers, whereas the M24/47 (I've been informed) uses the standard Mauser 98 action. That said -- I'd love to have a pristine M48.