Mystery rifle--Czech?

Calfed · January 24, 2009, 04:20 PM

Recently saw this rifle at an auction and was curious about it. Looks a little like a VZ-33.

Anyone venture a guess as to what this is? It was listed as being "7 x 57"--but I'm not putting too much stock in that.

**James K** · January 24, 2009, 09:12 PM

It might be Czech, but better information is needed to be sure. Since 7x57 was one of the common calibers for commercial military Mausers, I would have no reason to doubt the seller on that score. It looks like a nice rifle.

Jim

82ndpara · January 25, 2009, 10:05 AM

It looks like the VZ-24, 7mm, south american contract rifles the CZ made in limited numbers. That one is in better shape than the ones I've seen lately. I've seen them between $150 and $250.

DB

Calfed · January 27, 2009, 01:10 PM

It does look similar to a VZ-24. It has a turned down bolt handle and the stock is cutout for the bolt handle, though. Also, it appears to have a shorter barrel than the VZ-24.

January 24, 2009, 04:20 PM	#1
Calfed Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Posts: 97	Mystery rifle--Czech? Recently saw this rifle at an auction and was curious about it. Looks a little like a VZ-33. Anyone venture a guess as to what this is? It was listed as being "7 x 57"--but I'm not putting too much stock in that.

January 24, 2009, 09:12 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,408	It might be Czech, but better information is needed to be sure. Since 7x57 was one of the common calibers for commercial military Mausers, I would have no reason to doubt the seller on that score. It looks like a nice rifle. Jim __________________ Jim K

January 25, 2009, 10:05 AM	#3
82ndpara Junior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Posts: 3	It looks like the VZ-24, 7mm, south american contract rifles the CZ made in limited numbers. That one is in better shape than the ones I've seen lately. I've seen them between $150 and $250. DB

January 27, 2009, 01:10 PM	#4
Calfed Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Posts: 97	It does look similar to a VZ-24. It has a turned down bolt handle and the stock is cutout for the bolt handle, though. Also, it appears to have a shorter barrel than the VZ-24.