I went up there and checked out the M48s . I would grade them as good at best. The 24/47s were much better IMHO. I looked at 4 (M 48s) trying to find one to keep as military. Pitted bolt faces, receivers, etc... not what I would call a candidate for sporting. M 48 has bent bolt, but still won't clear scope on a sporter. So you will be doing the bolt handle anyway. Buy the 24/47. They are better deal some are FN manufactured.