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WWII 1937 CHINESE CONTRACT CZECH VZ.24 MAUSER “CHANG KAI-SHEK” CARBINE: SCARCE WEAPON

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World War Two Czechoslovakian Manufactured VZ.24 is a K98 Mauser Style Bolt Action Carbine Chambered in 7.92×57 or what is commonly referred to as “8mm Mauser.” These rifles were manufactured in 1937 under Chinese contract for the forces of the Republic of China fighting for President Chang Kai-Shek and are commonly referred to as “Chang Kai-Shek Carbines” or “Chang Kai-Shek Rifles.” These were manufactured for only a brief period PRIOR to Czechoslovakia being occupied by Germany in 1939. The vast majority of the Chinese contract VZ24s saw extensive use against the Japanese and Communist invaders that sought to take over China during the 1930s and 1940s and reflect this in their condition. THIS example is no different, but does remain in better than average condition for a Chinese contract VZ24. This weapon remains in overall FAIR CONDITION, showing clearly visible signs of age, wear, use and long terms storage. The bolt and floor plate bear non-matching serial numbers to the receiver, which is very common with these weapons. This rifle bears the CORRECT 1937 date to the receiver ring as well as the CORRECT “P” Prefix to the Serial Number on the Receiver, which can be clearly seen in the photos. There is a very light import marking to the underside of the barrel that is only visible under close inspection and not visible when the weapon is displayed. Both the Chinese and Japanese contracted these rifles and BOTH bear the same characteristics. However, Japanese examples are usually matching numbers and in considerably better condition. This weapon shows NO active rust to any metal portions but does show light pitting to the bolt. The action is smooth, but worn. The trigger pull is light, but the firing pin “snaps” quite loudly when the trigger is pulled. Safety works correctly as does the bolt release spring. All wood shows clearly visible signs of age and wear as well as obvious “bumps and bruises,” but NO splits, cracks or separations. Butt bears a large Chinese Character painted in red to the left side that can also be seen in the photos. Bore remains in surprisingly good condition with clear lands and grooves to the rifling. It does show signs of having military grade ammunition of the day fired through it and could use to have a jag run through it to clean it up. Overall, this is a nice example of a quite scarce Chinese contract Czech VZ.24 that remains solid and will make a great addition to your collection.  

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