VZ24 C block matching

[Jhr98k]

Hello, wanted to share my matching 1937 C block VZ24 no import mark with bayonet. I've heard the P blocks were Japanese contracts, but also heard rumours about C block were too, any ideas.
Thanks,
James

 

[AndyB]

Looks like You have got a nice japanese Vz24 complet with proper bayonet. Normally the lower C range is associated with China contract but this high range was most real delivered in 1939 inside of japan contract.

 

[Jdt]

Such a cool rifle!

 

[Jhr98k]

AndyB, thanks for the information, wonder how many shipped?

 

[AndyB]

40000 were delivered to Japan in 1939, but it was not realised in one bunch of serial, from this is very tricky as there is bunch of C and even P range was delivered. Most real majority of them are 1937 stamped on receiver top.