#Vz24 serial numbers serial number#

Have you considered that it might be of Yugoslav origin? The VZ.24 was widely marketed and used by a number of countries in south- eastern Europe. If these had survived through the war, I have no doubt that they would have been 'scrubbed' as many of the Tsarist M.91 Mosin- Nagants were after the Soviet Revolution. Walter's 'Rifles of the World' he indicates that Romanian VZ.24s would have been marked with the cypher of Michael I or Carol II. This may not be a lot of help in identifying your VZ.24, but here goes:Ĭhecking my copy of J. My main question is, who rearsenalled this rifle? Was it really the Russians? If so, how would they have acquired it after 1947? How come the stock is new but not the handguard? I look forward to hearing input on the history of VZ 24's. Furthermore, I cannot identify the origin of the sling, which incidentally, does not seem to go with the VZ 24. Intrestingly, the stock has a tiny cartouche, which resembles the emblem on the slovak flag (double cross atop three hills). The handguard seems original, but the stock looks new and appears to be made from a different wood.

The mettal shows some wear, but it has clearly been reblued, and all parts electropencilled to match the receiver. The claim that this rifle was rearsenaled by the Russians does not. That this happened makes sense, of course. The claim made by the dealer was that the crest was scrubbed by the Romanians in 1947.

#Vz24 serial numbers serial number#

The only marks are the serial number (UR21XXX), the CM mark (which I was told was placed on imports accepted by Romania), and the manufacturer's marks: Zbrojovka Brno, A.S. There is no year or crest on the receiver. I purchased one recently, but I am not entirely certain about its history. Could anyone provide some information regarding a Romanian VZ 24 (ZB).