Be careful that there are tons of Mauser actions out there but not every military action is a 98. The 48' s are not 98' s. They are actually a slightly shorter action than the 98. Not all Mauser actions will handle the same length or pressure cartridges.

If you' re looking for a cheap true 98 to chop up, the Yugo 98' s would be a good choice. These are true 98' s versus the Yugo 48' s and 48A' s.