Bought a new rifle: Can you help me identify it?

[mooneydc]

I recently purchased a Sporterized 8mm CZ VZ-24. I know the gun is obviously sporterized, but I had heard rumor that CZ had factory sporterized some of their rifles. Does anyone know any truth to that? Is there a way to retrieve information about the rifle using it's serial number? It's a beautiful rifle and appears to be very well built. The wood work looks top notch, IMHO, and it shoots really well. I'm very pleased to have added it to my family, I just want to know more about it!

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I'm a newb, so take it easy on me!

 

[snapping turtle]

Checkering looks hand cut so I would say not factory. Looks sweeeeeetttt to me.

i am on an iPhone in the semi shade at a softball diamond so I will recheck when I get on a real good monitor.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Are there any markings on the barrel or back by the action under the scope ?

 

[mkgr22]

That's a military stock that someone sporterized. Note the plugged circular area on the right side of the butt where the unit number disc was, and the plugged hole through the wrist where the sling swivel stud went through. Obviously still has the stepped military barrel, and military bolt shroud with aftermarket low-scope safety.

I never heard the story of CZ factory sporterizing their rifles. The serial number might tell a lot. Can you post a photo of the left side of the receiver?

 

[mooneydc]

Are there any markings on the barrel or back by the action under the scope ?

There's no markings on the barrel other than the serial number (which matches the SN on the receiver), and I have yet to remove the scope and mount to look. There's nothing peaking out from under the mount either. The only visible marking is on the left side of the receiver, "VZ 24." Now, the bolt has an "F2" and an "N" with a circle around it. Not sure on those either.

 

[mooneydc]

Photo of Left Side of Receiver:

 

[mkgr22]

Over 775,000 VZ24's were produced, and sold to countries all over the world. Some serial numbers have letter prefixes that indicate what country, but yours does not. Information detailing serial numbers was lost when the Germans took over CZ and then lost the war.

The mark on the bolt is a "Z" in a circle, a typical Czech proof.

I'm assuming your rifle is 8mm?

 

[mooneydc]

Over 775,000 VZ24's were produced, and sold to countries all over the world. Some serial numbers have letter prefixes that indicate what country, but yours does not. Information detailing serial numbers was lost when the Germans took over CZ and then lost the war.

The mark on the bolt is a "Z" in a circle, a typical Czech proof.

I'm assuming your rifle is 8mm?

Yes this is chambered in 8mm.

 

[BogWalker]

I don't generally care for sporterized mil-surps, but this one is very tastefully done. Not your typical bubba hacksaw job.

 

[Hoosier8]

Wow, I like it. The stock is mostly the original wood carved down, some additional wood (bottom of pistol grip and cheek rest, addition to length), and checkered really nicely.

 

[mooneydc]

I don't generally care for sporterized mil-surps, but this one is very tastefully done. Not your typical bubba hacksaw job.

Yeah It stood out to me when a buddy showed it to me and I had have it.

 

[mooneydc]

Wow, I like it. The stock is mostly the original wood carved down, some additional wood (bottom of pistol grip and cheek rest, addition to length), and checkered really nicely.

The wood work is what really caught my eye, along with the double set triggers. I haven't seen to many sporters with this quality. By the way I truly know what they mean by hair trigger with this set up too.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Well, I can't really contribute much from an informational standpoint, but that is a gorgeous rifle. I didn't even notice the double trigger the first time I looked at the pics! I bet that is a sweet shooter.

 

[N_K_1984]

It's a gorgeous rifle for sure, and the double triggers are really cool! It's fun to shoot too, ask me how I know...

 

[roadrunner681]

thats gorgeous, some one really took pride in there work, i like to know who did it see if it was a professional job.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Yeah It stood out to me when a buddy showed it to me and I had have it.

It's a gorgeous rifle for sure, and the double triggers are really cool! It's fun to shoot too, ask me how I know...

Could these two posts be connected?

 

[N_K_1984]

Could these two posts be connected?

Not in the way you'd think. mooneydc is my brother in law and FFL, and no, I didn't sell him the rifle!

 

[Gunaria]

Nice looking Czech. The only things that concerns me is that Bubba removed the front recoil lug and thinned out the wrist area. Depending on how much you shoot it or how hot of loads you use, keep an eye on those area of the stock and watch for cracks.

 

[mooneydc]

Well, I can't really contribute much from an informational standpoint, but that is a gorgeous rifle. I didn't even notice the double trigger the first time I looked at the pics! I bet that is a sweet shooter.

Yeah it shoots very well. I feel the set trigger is a little light for me but it is fully adjustable too. With the 4 power scope and me just shooting it for the first time its just over an inch at 100 yards.

 

[mooneydc]

thats gorgeous, some one really took pride in there work, i like to know who did it see if it was a professional job.

Yeah I really like the old craftsmanship work on it. You don't see any rifles today made like this unless they are custom safari rifles and shotguns. I was told by a gun smith that some cz mausers after the war were brought back to the factory at cz or brno and factory sporterized. I can't find any info to confirm that or much info on the vz 24 to begin with as well.