I was recently given a sporterized Czech Mauser and was searching for a little information on it. From what I've found around the internet, I believe it to become a Vz. 24, but not sure if it's one of the off-shoot versions. Any assist to approx. the model, date of manufacture and background is significantly valued. I'll end up being looking to replace the stock with a more right one, and also adding back parts that are usually lacking (like the front sight protector). I couldn't get too numerous pics when I first tore it straight down, but can include even more if needed. I furthermore require to make certain of the good quality, 7MMichael or 8MMeters. The person who gifted it to me hadn't shot it in over 40 yrs and doesn't trust his memory.
Information :
The rifle had been scrubbed of any crest and most markings, but there are usually a few still left.
The left side of the motion scans 'CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, A.S., BRNO' with no design amount.
The serial is definitely 4 digits, 57XX. It shows up on the still left side of the chamber (partly put on off), no prefix, and on theflipped downbolt handle.
The just various other markings are a face shield on the left side of the barrel under the timber collection (I believe it says 'dot / 18'), and the numbers 45 and 10 (lined up perpendicular on the still left side of the barrel in two various fonts). Along with what looks like a few proof marks.
The barrel appears good, rifling can be strong with quite little to no ice in the grooves.
The front sight base has grooves reduce into the edges, possibly for a protector or hood?
I think it'h presently in a lower down kriegsmodell? share.
Here's an recording of the few pics I in the beginning took. Thanks a lot for searching!
http://imgur.com/a/Xo5Qi
Information :
The rifle had been scrubbed of any crest and most markings, but there are usually a few still left.
The left side of the motion scans 'CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA, A.S., BRNO' with no design amount.
The serial is definitely 4 digits, 57XX. It shows up on the still left side of the chamber (partly put on off), no prefix, and on theflipped downbolt handle.
The just various other markings are a face shield on the left side of the barrel under the timber collection (I believe it says 'dot / 18'), and the numbers 45 and 10 (lined up perpendicular on the still left side of the barrel in two various fonts). Along with what looks like a few proof marks.
The barrel appears good, rifling can be strong with quite little to no ice in the grooves.
The front sight base has grooves reduce into the edges, possibly for a protector or hood?
I think it'h presently in a lower down kriegsmodell? share.
Here's an recording of the few pics I in the beginning took. Thanks a lot for searching!
http://imgur.com/a/Xo5Qi
VZ24 manufactured under German occupation, blade is Circle Z marked on one ricasso and has the German WaA stamp A80 on the other: VZ24 DOT 42 coded with blued blade. DOT 42 scabbard marks: DOT42 coded VZ24 with blade in white. WAa stamp on scabbard stud: VZ 24 DOT 43 coded, with muzzle ring Rumanian export contract. DOT markings and muzzle ring. Mauser vz.24 main view. Another Vz.24. Receiver Vz.24 - BRNO Factory markings. Receiver with bolt stop and bolt stop spring. Vz.24 in main view.