Mauser VZ 24 Question

[R.Morehouse]

I was just given a BRNO Mauser VZ 24....E 26....sn 1366 F 1. The bolt #'s match. I am overwhelmed looking online for specific info on the serial # ( 1366 F 1 ) and I am guessing the block# is the ( E 26 ). It seems to function well and came with some 8mm ammo. I have not scoped the barrel or shot it....Yet......I appreciate your help with my curiosity.

Regards
Rick

 

[Kurz]

I am overwhelmed looking online for specific info on the serial # ( 1366 F 1 )

Doubtful that you will find serial number data or information online. Mausers were made in the millions but the Jon Speed book does have some of the makers broken down with a little information.

Sometimes the proof marks yield as good or better information. Look under the stock on the bottom of the barrel and action.

Some of the heavily customized rifles will have more simply due to how collectable they may be.

 

[AlNyhus]

The VZ-24's were made from 1924-1945 and are identical in all respects to standard Mauser military 98's. The BRNO (Czech) VZ-24's are known for having much nicer machine and finish work than the Mauser 98's, even in the military form. In the late 1930's, they also used this action in their sporting weight hunting rifles.

Frank de Haas' book 'Bolt Action Rifles' has some history on them, which is where I got this bit of info.

Hope this helps. -Al

 

[Larryh128]

It is a great action, Go shoot it and have fun.

 

[DGP4]

As Kurz said, BRNO made millions of V24 for the Czech army as well as many other countries before the beginning of WWII and there are no records of serial numbers you can rely on. Production actually ended in 1942 when Germany converted all the Czech plants to 98K production. They have longer hand guards, shorter barrels and straight bolts compared to the 98K. I found the sights to be the worst I ever experienced on a military mauser. However, they are finely made and very accurate!

 

[R.Morehouse]

Thanks for your input, guys.

Best Regards
Rick

 

[precision1]

The vz24 rifles are usually very rough.if you get a decent one leave as is it will definitely be worth something in time .

So most of those are rough very rough very few are decent enough to keep as is.if you have a nice one leave as is

But that's the best military Mauser to rebarrell period regardless of what anyone says.of the old school Mauser actions bolts need to be turned down.most gun smiths nowadays don't know how to handle this.lol. Sad

The rifles are all usually pretty rough so a mint model I'd leave alone.bring a pretty penny

This is one model even for purest I'd say rebarrell unless it's decent condition cause most are very rough.so most get rebarrelled unlike German 98k rifles in rough condition or really any other Mauser

If it's in any sort of decent condition though leave as is in today's environment.you don't see many VZ24 anymore and there was never a ton around

But again with right gunsmith an old blued worn out one with shot out barrel makes an awesome old school custom rifle

Widely known as strongest 98 action

 

[ISS]

yes, these and the FN's. I have a couple very nice custom rifles built on them.

 

[R.Morehouse]

yes, these and the FN's. I have a couple very nice custom rifles built on them.

I am curious what you built on the VZ................Thanks

Rick

 

[ISS]

404 Jefferys.

 

[ISS]

Other one is a 300 H&H.