Help identifyinh this milsurp rifle

[Newby]

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[Corps]

As it is written on the side of the receiver, this is a Czech Vz. 24. It's in 8mm Mauser. Tradeex was selling them for $399 (rifle and bayonet).

http://www.tradeexcanada.com/content/brno-vz-24-mauser-bolt-action-8mm-mauser--

 

[cantom]

I believe that to be an 8mm Czech VZ24. Nice shape, with a good crest. (many were removed)

 

[Grizzly Adams]

VZ 24, but what's the crest on the receiver ?

Grizz

 

[CHAOSnemesis]

ceskoslovenska zbrojovka brno.. vz.24. it's likely to be 7x57 or 8x57 but there might be import markings on the side no?

 

[Newby]

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[MiG25]

The crest is Czech. Nice rifle.

 

[bnzmauser]

$400 would be a fair price - the creat is what sells these and you have a nice one. The VZ24 was made for many countries and come in various conditions. They can range from $200 (Chinese contract) to $2500 (German k98 conversion).

You could even ask 1-2 bones more than $400 and probably get it.

 

[Phat Eagle]

$500 and it should move... As bnzmauser says, the intact crest is a bit of a premium on the $399 rifle with bayonet combo...

 

[bearhunter]

The crest is called the "Rampant Lion." It is part of the Czech coat of arms.

Please correct me if my memory fails but I think the rampant lion crests were discontinued after the Germans took over the factories.

Many of the Rampant Lion VZ24s went to Romania as well.

 

[Mike Webb]

Correct, the rampant lion was Czech and VZ 24 rifles produced under German occupation had no crest. Most of the VZ 24 rifles available now are scrubbed refurbs and have no crests and parts mismatched. I would think a VZ 24 with crest and matching parts would fetch $500-$600 in good condition. The left side of the receiver ring looks like it has an E37 which is a code for 1937 acceptance date by the Czech army. Nice rifle.

 

[cantom]

I see it sold quickly...and too cheaply really IMHO.

 

[tacfoley]

Lovely little rifle and rarely seen here in UK. Any Mauser collector would just inhale it right up, and rightly so. It's by far the nicest crest I've ever seen.

tac

 

[bnzmauser]

The rifle is SPF I saw for $295 - sad I missed I at that price.

 

[Mike Webb]

A steal at that price. The OP should have held off for more input from the forum before listing.

 

[gunsaholic]

Somebody got a deal. Who was the lucky one? Very nice rifle.

 

[Thresher]

Wonder who the lucky guy is that got it, he robbed the seller (wish I'd got that deal)

 

[collector67]

The "Rampart Lion" crest??

 

[Goo98]

Rampant Lion you say...

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