CZ Pistole vz. 24 .380 ACP — 1926 Czechoslovak Military Acceptance (J Lion 26), Blued, 3.6 in Barrel
This 1926 CZ Pistole vz. 24 is a Czechoslovak military–accepted example marked with the "J [lion] 26" proof, manufactured by ČZ Strakonice. Chambered in .380 ACP, it features the model's short-recoil, rotating-barrel design with top ejection, heel-type magazine release, and smooth wood grips. Its period markings and bright, clean bore make it a notable piece from the late 1920s service era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is finish loss, scattered surface rust, and handling marks from prior use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- CZ Pistole vz. 24 .380 ACP pistol
Accepted into Czechoslovak military service in 1926, this vz. 24 carries the "J [lion] 26" proof and a small "ČZ" stamp on the left rear of the frame. These period markings align with production at ČZ Strakonice during the 1920s.
The pistol uses a short-recoil, rotating-barrel, single-action system in .380 ACP with an 8+1 capacity. It has a heel-type magazine release, a top ejection port, and diagonal rear slide serrations, all characteristic of this model.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish, paired with smooth wood grip panels. Sighting is straightforward and robust, with a fixed blade front and a fixed square-notch rear in a dovetail. A lanyard ring is fitted at the heel.
Later known under the German designation Pistole 24(t), this example represents the interwar Czechoslovak service pattern. The bore condition is excellent, supporting both display and range usability within the bounds of its original design.