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Japanese Contract VZ 24 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Japanese Contract VZ 24 Bolt Action Rifle
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Japanese Contract VZ 24 Bolt Action Rifle, #C57352, 8x57mm cal., 23.2'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight with protectors and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked ''1937''on top of receiver, and ''CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA,A.S,BRNO VZ.24'' on left side receiver rail. Czech lion stamp without letter on top of bolt handle knob, right side of receiver ring, and (faintly) on underside of pistol grip. Cleaning rod included. Matching numbers. ''C'' serial number prefix stamped on left side of buttstock identifying this rifle as made on contract for the Japanese military prior to WWII in the Pacific. Condition overall is fine with over 95% of the blued finish remaining on the metal, with bright bolt assembly toning to a lightly speckled patina and buttplate dark with patina. Wood has an old small repair to left side of forend and has had added varnish applied, showing mostly light handling marks. Action is smooth, bore is excellent with sharp rifling. No visible import stamps. Includes a reproduction Japanese leather sling in excellent condition. Est.: $600-$800. (C&R)