9/11/2023 0 Comments Vz24 Mauser Serial NumbersIn order to get it to this point I've stripped and Tung oiled the stock, replaced the original barleycorn front and small "vee" rear sights with a taller blade front and an aperture style rear, "accurized" it by properly fitting / shimming the action and barrel to the stock, dressed and polished the trigger and sear components, installed an extended release plunger for easier removal of the floor plate / magazine, modified the bolt sleeve stop in order to quicken bolt cycling time, installed a stronger firing pin spring to improve primer strikes (especially helpful when using milsurp ammo), and fitted a 20 round aftermarket "trench" magazine that increased the total capacity to 25 rounds. At this point I think my eyesight will prevent me from achieving any better results using the iron sights. After quite a bit of tinkering, I've finally managed to get it to where I can operate and shoot it reasonably well (currently around 2-4 MOA 100 yards prone depending on how clear my eyesight is!). Its serial number indicates that it was originally part of a contract for use in equipping Romanian soldiers early in WW-II. Here's a picture of my 1940 "Russian capture" VZ.24 8mm Czech rifle (Mauser type '98 action).
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