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I'm getting a Mauser in the very near future and was wondering about the difference between Czechoslovakian and Yugoslavian Mausers. The ones in question are a Czechoslovakian late war "winter trigger guard" M98k or a Yugo M24/47.

Yugo M24/47 https://www.samcoglobal.com/1-M24-47.html
Czech M98k https://www.samcoglobal.com/1-M98k.html

The 98k has a German marking but the original markings ground off the receiver ring (?) or something. It in fair to good condition. The M24/47 is in very good to excellent condition. I am confused as to the historical markings on the 98k. Is it worth it if most of the German markings are scrubbed off? Also is there a big difference between the conditions on the two rifles? Thanks for the help!
 
I'd take an excellent condition Yugo over a fair condition K98K. However, the condition is the ONLY reason why I would make that choice.

But for more money, I'd take an Excellent condition Persian over both. It is, however, not a short rifle.
 
Those late war Czech rifles were likely unissued. Many went to Israel post war or were sold off to US surplus clearing houses.

I have one that was likely bought post war a long time back (like late 40's or 50's) and it shoots great.

Look closely at condition grading. You can get a 24/47 in excellent for less than the price of a mixed-number 98k in good/fair condition.

If you want a 98k, get the Czech one. If you just want an old Mauser action to shoot 8mm, get the Yugo.
 
Hate to throw a spanner in the works, but my vote would be for the M38 Swedish Mauser in 6.5x55. Their provenance is clear - released by Sweden from territorial army/national guard service. The "Fair Condition" models are the arsenal refurbished (to M38 short barrel) M96 rifle manufactured by Carl Gustafs Stad arsenal and there's nothing wrong with the Husky M38 either. Biased as I am by ownership of an 1894 carbine, I can assure you this rifle will be a treat in (IMHO) a more versatile and lower recoil cartridge

If you are determined to have a 7.92x57, those Persian Mausers look sweet.
 
I would really love a Swedish Mauser but the lack of cheap 6.5x55 surplus is preventing that. Maybe later when I start reloading but I haven't started that yet. The Persian Mausers are a bit pricey for me right now too.
 
I'd go for the Yugo personally.
Zastava Arms knows Mausers.

If I'm not correct, someone let me know, but I think they are still making Remingtons 798/799 series.
I do know they were the mfgrs of the Interarms and Daly commercial Mausers.
 
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I would get the Yugo, I have a few Mausers and the 24/47, and the M48 are great guns. Well made and accurate. For $229 you will not be disappointed.
 
Go for the yugo


Almost all of the 24/47 were rebarreled and put in cosmo

You are probably getting a rifle with little to no usage

Because the yugo is not a collectors item, i bedded the action
And installed a scope mount.

With handloads i get 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards. 3 inches at 200 yards

It knocks the texas piggies for a loop
 
Plus....the boom and pressure wave and that smooth recoil from the 6.5 is so much nicer on bench rest than the Mauser crack. It is like a massage.
 
BTW, my commercial Daly 98 in .308 will shoot an all-rounds-touching 5rd group at 100yds every time I go to the range. It's got a Bushnell Elite on top, and is pillar and action bedded with a free floated barrel in a reinforced stock with a Bold trigger. It's a sub-MOA rifle with just a minor amount of work.

As I said, Zastava knows Mausers.
 
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At the risk of raising ire, I would choose ANY M98 over the Swede with its essentially M95 action. The 98 is far, far and away the better action.

For just shooting and enjoying any 98 will do but I am partial to the Czech rifles.

I guess I am too old to consider 65 cents per round as cheap enough to ditch reloading. I gag at current MilSurp ammo prices. I still have some 7.62x51 that I bought for $99 per 1,000.

A couple of mine:


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My ire is officially up. ;) But it is mightily quenched by the drool produced in looking at that Czech sporter. Wow, that's a good looking rifle.
 
M98k vs M24/47

I have both and a M48A as well, They are all great, I sportered my M24/47 (trigger, low safety, d&t for scope, bolt handle & stock), it shoots 1-1/4" @ 100yds. The 98 & 48 are in military dress, and shoot the same,(3"-5" @ 100) with military sights. I am absolutely certain they will shoot better, I just can't do it with those military sights. If you want history get the M98k, if you want a shooter get the Yugo. I use the sporter for hunting and the others for fun !!
 
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The M24/47 is the better rifle. The Czech is a Russian capture and well not have the fit and finish of the M24/47.

If you want a Czech rifle look for a Yugo M24/52C, these are VZ24 captures and well done by the Slav's.

I have about a dozen variations of the east European made Mausers and any of the Yugo's well be GTG, look for a matching bolt and it's not hard to find one with little to no service.

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The original M1924's are nice rifles.
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The original M1924's are nice rifles.
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I agree and very rare.

I got one that must have come back in a GI duffle bag, as the stock had the "duffle bag" cut.

A prewar M1924 is as well built and finely machined as any Mauser action.

The dash versions were rebuilt and are as not as finely finished.

I would pick the rifle based on best overall condition and best barrel.

Other considerations are almost irrelevant to me. I want a shooter.
 
DPris

Timney from Midway, smith had to put it in but didn't do a great job, kinda sloppy with a loud "Click" when engaging/disengaging (noise is not good for hunting), thinking about putting in a Timney trigger with safety. I have since put the original back in until I make a decision. No worries, as I'm the only one to handle this weapon.
 
You really shouldn't make your choice based on the availability of cheap surplus ammo; it's drying up fast, and no longer cheap. Get what you like, either as a shooter or a collector, and get the best condition you can afford for either.
 
Tahoe,
Thanks.
Wasn't sure if commercial safeties would fit the 24/47.
If they do, I'll be getting one. Only thing I dislike about the military Mausers is the military safety.
Denis
 
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