*CZECH MAUSER VZ24 SNIPER RIFLE.

*CZECH MAUSER VZ24 SNIPER RIFLE. SN XR10231. Cal. 8X57. Rare sniper rifle with 24″ bbl, attached front sight shield and 2000 meter ladder rear sight. Receiver is mounted with mismatched orig German scope bases & mounts containing a German 2-turret scope with split crosshair & post reticle. Bases are numbered “3359” on front, “390” on rear and the mount is numbered “140” in two places on rear and “4009” on front. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with full length hand guard, two bands with bayonet lug and dual sling loops with a slotted head wiping rod. It has a smooth steel buttplate. Accompanied by a fine bayonet with steel scabbard and 11-3/4″ upside down mounted blade. Handle has walnut panels and end of grip is maker code marked “tgf”. Tang of handle is marked “E346” with a standing lion in center. Same mark is found on frog stud of scabbard. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good, mismatched as noted except the bolt, which is numbered to receiver. Metal on rifle retains most of a fine restored finish. Scope, bases and mounts retain most of their orig finish with some pitting under the leather scope protectors. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with numerous light nicks & scratches and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. Bayonet is extremely fine. 4-34029 JR51 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	209	$2,070.00	CZECH MAUSER VZ24 SNIPER RIFLE. SN XR10231. Cal. 8X57. Rare sniper rifle with 24″ bbl, attached front sight shield and 2000 meter ladder rear sight. Receiver is mounted with mismatched orig German scope bases & mounts containing a German 2-turret scope with split crosshair & post reticle. Bases are numbered “3359” on front, “390” on rear and the mount is numbered “140” in two places on rear and “4009” on front. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with full length hand guard, two bands with bayonet lug and dual sling loops with a slotted head wiping rod. It has a smooth steel buttplate. Accompanied by a fine bayonet with steel scabbard and 11-3/4″ upside down mounted blade. Handle has walnut panels and end of grip is maker code marked “tgf”. Tang of handle is marked “E346” with a standing lion in center. Same mark is found on frog stud of scabbard. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good, mismatched as noted except the bolt, which is numbered to receiver. Metal on rifle retains most of a fine restored finish. Scope, bases and mounts retain most of their orig finish with some pitting under the leather scope protectors. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with numerous light nicks & scratches and retains a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. Bayonet is extremely fine. 4-34029 JR51 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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