Zbrojovka Brno vz. 24 8mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle, Mauser 98-Type, 23.23 in Barrel
This Zbrojovka Brno vz. 24 is a Czechoslovak Mauser-pattern service rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser, featuring hallmark vz. 24 markings and military configuration. It carries the receiver-ring crest 'CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA BRNO' and the 'vz24.' model marking on the left rail, with a circled 'Z' acceptance mark on the bolt root. Built on a Mauser 98-type controlled-feed action with a three-position wing safety, it retains the full-length hardwood stock with grasping grooves and the classic tangent rear and protected front sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings from previous handling and use are visible. It is in good condition for its year. Hand-scratched characters are present on the right side of the butt. Please refer to the pictures for a complete view of markings and surfaces.
What's Included
- Zbrojovka Brno (CZ) vz. 24 8mm Mauser bolt-action rifle
The vz. 24 action is the proven Mauser 98-type controlled-feed turn-bolt, with a large round knob and straight handle for strong primary extraction and smooth cycling. It uses a three-position wing safety and a cocking piece left in the white, consistent with period manufacture. A milled floorplate and trigger guard underscore its robust military build. The fixed internal 5-round magazine is fed by stripper clips, with a 5+1 capacity.
Sighting equipment is classic military: a tangent-leaf rear sight with a sliding elevator pairs with a front blade protected by a hood on a tall base. The owner-reported barrel length is 23.23 inches, delivering the sight radius and handling characteristics associated with the vz. 24 pattern.
The stock is a full-length hardwood military pattern with a semi-pistol grip, grasping grooves, an upper handguard, and a through-bolt. Sling accommodations include a side sling bar/slot on the left butt, a swivel on the rear barrel band, and a bottom swivel at the toe. Fittings include a nose cap/band with bayonet lug and a flat steel buttplate.
Markings and origin details are correct for a Czechoslovak build: the receiver-ring crest reads 'CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA BRNO' and the left receiver rail is marked 'vz24.'. An acceptance mark in the form of a circled 'Z' appears on the bolt root. Additional field character is present in the form of hand-scratched characters on the right side of the butt.