I've got a real hankering for a 24/47....want to add it to my Turk and 1944 La Coruna Spanish Mauser. But I'm wondering if there's a real difference between the Spanish Mauser and the Yugo? (I've read somewhere the La Coruna is a k98 clone).

I only got the Spanish Mauser late this fall and haven't had it to the range yet. If I get the 24/47, will I see a big difference in the shootability of the two? I'm looking for something in 8mm....and was originally drawn to a GEW 98, but can't find one that seems fairly priced, except for a Turk built on GEW 98 receiver....at least the hole for the sling swivel indicates it's a 98. (I live on Long Island, a NYC suburb...and gun stores here are way overepriced on everything they sell...pawn shops don't do guns, and gun shows rare. So it's mostly the internet for me -- Plus Todd at Family Firearms.)

I narrowed it down to the 24/47 from the M48 and Vz24; by all reports the 24/47 seems to be the best of the three. Any other suggestions. Condition is important, so is shootability.....and price is always a concern (If I can't find one on GunBroker...I'll be calling Samco).

Redcoat3340

Yugo is made from better steel's.

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The m48 is a 24/47 with a bent bolt, so no real difference there. Personally the m48 is my favorite Mauser carbine because it has features of both the kar98k and vz24. Its as though they had a child. Lol. But for shootability and looks I would go with the Yugo and for history I would go with the Czech

Good luck, Alex

My 24/47s shoot better than the 1952 La Coruna I have. might be due to bore condition.

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Spaniards seem to be made with looser tolerances as well. My bolt in mine is very sloppy compared to the Yugo.

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I have owned both, and I prefer the Czech, but I must say that I liked the looks of the La Coruna better. The one I had was a good, tight gun as well, with good rifling.
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My 24/47 shoots very well. My Spanish Oveido Mauser is shooting much better since putting a fresh 7mm barrel on it. I have, however heard that the Spanish Mausers were not made with the same quality of steel as the 24/47. Oh, I left the 24/47 in 8mm and it is a hoot to shoot. Let us know what you decide.

I think the 24/47 is one of the best buys on the market for the price, and most of them are like new in the bore.

Well, after looking at all the options, and not allowing the "buy something now!" fever to subside, I called Todd at Family Firearms and he had a Vz24 that I couldn't resist.

I think what finally turned the trick (besides the fact he didn't have any 24/47's) was the interchangability of the Vz24 and regular 98k Mauser. While not expecting any problems, I read in a number of forums that both the 24/47 and M48 were intermediates....and parts are hard to come by; while the Vz is built to the same specs as a 98 and parts are easy(er) to get.

I know I get good value from Todd and trust his ability to pick good guns....so instead of buying blind from a dealer or on GunBroker, I relied on him.

Pictures when it arrives and a range report as soon as the weather here become kindlier. (I'm thinking of a shoot-out between the Czech, Spaniard and Turk....with the ammo the same for all three.)

If you bought from Todd at FFF You will get a quality product at a fair price>

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I have many mausers including both M24/47 and Guardia Civil M43, id go with the 24/47 because they arguably have far less use and will be in better condition also parts easier to attain. im not a metalurgist but my guess is that in your shooting use the quality of steel shouldnt make a difference. just my 2 cents

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