April 28, 2009, 11:27 AM | #1 |
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I have a WWII rifle made in 1943 that I'm trying to get more info on. Some of the facts I have are as follows; Model # M24/27, Cal. 7.92, Manufacture Zastava. There is a stamping on top of the chamber that looks like flames in the center with the numbers 29/1943. On both sides there are what looks like wings. Where the wings meet at the top there is a star. I am interested in knowing what ammo to use and the country of origine. Thanks |
April 28, 2009, 12:00 PM | #2 |
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Your Model 24/47 was made in Yugoslavia (now Serbia) at the Red Flag (Zastava) armory. The crest on the receiver is a wreath of laurels with grain sheafs and the red Communist star. 1943 refers to the founding of Marshal Tito's government.
Your rifle is chambered in 7.92X57mm, aka 8X57mm, aka 8mm Mauser. Ammo is very common, and surplus and commercial ammunition are available. Surplus ammo is generally corrosive, so you would need to clean the bore after firing with soap and water (Windex, hot water, or any one of a dozen other favorite brews) and oil well to prevent rust and corrosion. Wipe the wood down with Scotts Liquid Gold, and after several cleanings it will actually look like wood.
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Zastava is in Yugoslavia.
The M24 series was the Yugoslavian infantry rifle before, during, and after WWII. You probably have a 24/47, I cannot find reference to a 24/27. Marstar discusses them at: http://www.marstar.ca/yugo-M1.htm Caliber is 7.92x57, commonly known as 8mm Mauser. |
April 28, 2009, 12:41 PM | #4 |
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I read the Model number wrong, it's an M24/47
Also there are Russian leters and numbers on the left side which read PENY3ERE 44. The rifle still has the cosmoline all over, what is the best way to clean this off? Thanks for the info so far. |
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My way is to wipe the rifle down with mineral spirits, dis-assemble it entirely, place the pieces and parts in a tub of mineral spirits, and just clean them part by part with rags and an old toothbrush. The stock is different - depending on whether I'm going to re-finish or restore it, I'll just wipe down with mineral spirits until most of the cosmoline is out, or I'll strip and sand until the wood is where I want it to be, taking care not to round any edges or remove any stamps or cartouches.
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PENY3ERE 44 is rendered in the Roman alphabet we use as Preduzece 44.
That is the facility at Kragujevic, Yugoslavia where the Zastava rifles were built. |
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Thank you all for your help and info. I learned a lot about the rifle and how to clean up the cosmoline. I am looking forward to taking it a part and cleaning every part, that's fun to me. I love to refinish the wood on these old rifles, they have interesting wood grain.
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