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Defndr	M48B	Lead	[-]
Posts: 7 (01/02/09 07:40 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None Does anyone know how common the M48B is? I have been looking on GB and have not seen any.
chcusnr1		#1	[-]
Posts: 84 (01/02/09 08:58 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	If you're looking for an M48 with a "B" mark on the crest, there is no such thing. The M48 B is actually marked M48A. It just has more stamped parts than the original M48A. Reciever markings are exactly the same. There is no such thing as an M48B reciever mark. M48's have "M48" stamped on the top of the receiver. M48's are all milled parts from the factory. M48A will have "M48A" stamped on the top of the receiver. M48A from the factory have stamped floor plates. M48B's have more stamped parts, like trigger housing and front bands, magazine follower. M48B recievers are not marked "M48B". They are still marked "M48A", and just have more stamped parts than the original M48A. My understanding is that the 48B was the most common. I have an A, but it's the only one I have ever actually seen. I paid 210 for it in unissued condition in April of 2001. I've had several 48B rifles (as well as some other M48 variations). M48s in all variants have become more difficult to find recently (and more expensive). Jim
Defndr		#2	[-]
Posts: 8 (01/02/09 09:27 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Thank you, that makes sense. It was driving me crazy looking for a B marked receiver. I really need to finish reading Branko's book.
nothernug		#3	[-]
Posts: 11096 (01/03/09 09:02 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Looking for that elusive M48B was driving all of us crazy until Branko's book came out (2005). Look on page 168 for the reference. The easiest way to identify the M48B is the triggerguard. It has a rib going around the sides. If you'll look over the stickies on this forum, you'll find one with comparison pics. The M48B was mfg beginning in 1956 concurrent with the dedicated M48bo. From this time on all M48s were mfg for export. Keep reading and you'll find production numbers. You'll have to find that page for yourself. Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
Defndr		#4	[-]
Posts: 9 (01/04/09 11:03 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	There it is on page 168 with a bold NOTE by it. I have been going through all the stickies now and finding all kinds of great information. It now looks like it will be hard to find a M48A without handling it.

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