Warrior1354
ax - hole
Been on the hunt for a nice Czech vz24 German rework and this one really fit the bill. Hoping to find another one that is lion crested and depot marked some day. But finding about any Czech rifle that is original is very tough to be honest. This rifle was found at the OVMS show in Ohio this month and I purchased it off a buddy. On another note before I discuss this rifle ran into a few members from here at the show. Was good to see Bruce and he walked out with some killer K98k rifles too! Of course he can't talk long we all know he moves fast at the shows lol! Still good to see all you!
Anyway my buddy bought this rifle with sling well over 40 years ago and has been cleaning out some stuff, and boy do I like it. For starters the original Czech serial number and date was removed. Then it was restamped with a German proof marking, and numbered too match. The barrel was also replaced and it was German proof stamped, with a 1938 Czech production date located on the barrel. Check out those cutter marks at the end of the muzzle too! Very little muzzle wear. The stock was also numbered to match on the underside and has BSW supplied bolt take down disk installed as well. I did notice the stock is a VZ23 stock. So that did make me wonder? Was this originally a VZ23 rifle that was reworked instead, or a VZ24? Maybe?
I'm sure others will add their findings. The magazine follower does hold the bolt open, and the matching bolt has been blued typical of German reworks. About everything on this rifle matches and about everything is all Czech made parts. But the best part is that duffle cut stock hidden underneath the barrel band. Makes it all that much more special IMO. Probably the only bad thing is that cracked VZ23 matching hand guard, and the scratches on the trigger guard where someone tried to remove the floorplate incorrectly. But all and all I'm very happy and pleased with this rifle. And I blame my buddies Mike and Craig for addicting me to cool reworks and captured stuff!
Anyway my buddy bought this rifle with sling well over 40 years ago and has been cleaning out some stuff, and boy do I like it. For starters the original Czech serial number and date was removed. Then it was restamped with a German proof marking, and numbered too match. The barrel was also replaced and it was German proof stamped, with a 1938 Czech production date located on the barrel. Check out those cutter marks at the end of the muzzle too! Very little muzzle wear. The stock was also numbered to match on the underside and has BSW supplied bolt take down disk installed as well. I did notice the stock is a VZ23 stock. So that did make me wonder? Was this originally a VZ23 rifle that was reworked instead, or a VZ24? Maybe?
I'm sure others will add their findings. The magazine follower does hold the bolt open, and the matching bolt has been blued typical of German reworks. About everything on this rifle matches and about everything is all Czech made parts. But the best part is that duffle cut stock hidden underneath the barrel band. Makes it all that much more special IMO. Probably the only bad thing is that cracked VZ23 matching hand guard, and the scratches on the trigger guard where someone tried to remove the floorplate incorrectly. But all and all I'm very happy and pleased with this rifle. And I blame my buddies Mike and Craig for addicting me to cool reworks and captured stuff!
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