The known serial number range for the 41 dated “dou.” code G.24 (t) is from 7286 to 1096j for an estimated production run of 115,000 pieces. The “dou.” coded G.24 (t) rifles dated 42 were again identical to the 41 issue in all respects.

Sep 19, 2019 The top of the receiver is marked “CESKOSLOVENSKA / ZBROJOVKA / =BRNO=”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “E small lion 31” and “vz 24”. The right side of the receiver is marked with a small Czech stamping. The top of the bolt handle is marked with the serial number. Nov 21, 2014 Based on my two #1 BRNO rifles' serial numbers, I'm guessing yours is dated '52' on the left side of the receiver and barrel. Your serial number isn't too high to be a #1 IMO. Buy BRNO - Mauser Early VZ24 - Impossible Serial Number? Two digit- Mauser 98: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 898689501. There didn't seem to be too many markings on it at all. 'Brno Arms - Czechoslovakia' on the barrel, the dates on barrel and receiver, and the serial number, were all that I noticed. Looked like a phosphate or parkerised finish on the receiver, and a blued barrel.

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LSB#: 160901RH01

Make: Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka, A.S. (Czechoslovakian Arms Factory Ltd.) located in Brno, Czechoslovakia

Model: VZ 24

Serial Number: 8786A3

Year of Manufacture: 1924-1942

Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine

Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked “CESKOSLOVENSKA / ZBROJOVKA / =BRNO=”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “E small lion 31” and “vz 24”. The right side of the receiver is marked with a small Czech stamping. The top of the bolt handle is marked with the serial number. The underside of the bolt handle is marked “K2” and “circled Z”. The nose cap, bottom rear of the bolt body, the bottom metal, rear of the buttplate, top of the rear sight and the bottom of the grip are each marked with a “circled Z” stamp. The buttplate is also stamped “RFV”. The left side of the butt is marked with the serial number (the last digit is small). The grip is marked “E”, “D”, “3” and with a small “heart”. The left rear of the hand guard is marked “86”.

Barrel Length: Approximately 23 1/4 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a ramped base. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to a sliding elevator marked from “3-20”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece hardwood with a pistol grip, finger grooves, four sling loops, nosecap, barrel band, through bolt, a metal marking disk and a metal buttplate. The stock shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Most of the marks are along the bottom. Some of the marks are deep and have removed small portions of the surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled. The buttplate shows small scratches and surface erosion. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.

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Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is deep. There is no visible erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The top rear of the receiver shows scrapes and an area of thinning. The front of the barrel and bottom metal show scrapes, small scratches and some small areas of frosting. The screw heads are intact. The receiver markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good to Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

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Our Assessment: This Czechoslovakian VZ 24 is in nice shape. It has great markings on the metal and matching numbers on the receiver, bolt handle & stock. It still has a strong bore which should out last you if properly cared for. The VZ24 is a tough Mauser that was exported around the world and used by several countries as their military rifle. Good luck.

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LSB#: 160503SH23

Make: Zbrojovka BRNO

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Model: ZKW 465 Hornet Sporter

Serial Number: 36340

Year of Manufacture: 1973

Brno Rifle Serial Numbers Model 94

Caliber: .22 Hornet

Action Type: Bolt Action, Removable Magazine Fed Rifle.

Markings: The left side of the barrel has a proof and “73”, the top is marked “.22 HORNET”. The left side of the receiver has a proof mark and is stamped “ZKW 465 / ZBROJOVKA BRNO”, the right is marked “MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA” and the serial number. The rear sight’s aft flip-up leaf is marked “150”, the mid-fixed leaf is marked “100”, the fore flip-up leaf is marked “200”. The bolt body is hand-etched “340”, the underside of the bolt handle has a proof mark. The butt plate is marked “Z” in rifling.

Barrel Length: 22 3/4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade that is slotted fore-to-aft onto a serrated ramp base, which is integral to the barrel band. The rear sight consists of a fixed 100 meter “U” notched base, with a 150 meter rear flip up blade and forward 200 meter flip up blade. The receiver is milled for the addition of scope mounts (not included), the top of the receiver is flat and milled in a wave-like pattern for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The European hardwood stock has gorgeous fiddle-back grain, a Schnabel forend tip, pistol grip and two sling swivels installed on the underside of the forend and belly. The forend and pistol grip have flank checkering. The stock shows scattered light to moderate depth marks which have compressed, but not marred the wood surfaces. The underside of the grip and top of the wrist have natural darkening. The LOP measures 13 ¼” from the front of the trigger and 14 1/8” from the front of the forward trigger, to the back of the checkered plastic butt plate; the plate has shallow scuffs and a few compressed checkers, rating in about Fine condition. The stock rates in about Fine Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Factory Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some operational wear on the bolt and receiver from normal use. There are edge thinning on the magazine well, front sight hood and barrel band, along with light matting on the serrations of the receiver. The top of the sight hood has light marks, the barrel has a few spots of wear that are leading to patina. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double set trigger, with the rear trigger set, produces a crisp 6 OUNCE break with no take-up. The bolt has a Mauser-like claw extractor and performs with fluidity. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is one unmarked 5-round magazine with a spot of lost bluing on the left flank and some edge wear from normal use; there are also a few spots of surface etching which has turned to patina. The magazine is in Fine condition.

Our Assessment: This is a Czech made BRNO ZKW 465 Hornet Sporter, which has exceptional wood grain, deep bluing and double set triggers; with the rear trigger set, the forward trigger breaks at 6 OUNCES! The wood has nice fiddle-back grain patterns and a Schnabel forend, the stock has but a few minor cosmetic marks. The metal retains about 93% of its finish and the bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. One 5-round magazine is included, which should feed this Mauser-style bolt rifle quite well. These rifles are sought a