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I've asked this before, but it's been a while so I thought I'd try again. A year or two again I purchased a Vz-24 sight unseen from a shop in Michigan <?>, upon receipt it was a modified Romanian Vz-24 in a K.98 configuration. I had initially thought it might be a WWII German rework, but it turns out it is a post-war Hungarian modified mauser. There are several stamps on the barrel beneath the woodline that are identical to the proofs on a Hungarian Mosin-Nagant, but slightly larger in size. I believe ARG has the twin to mine with the same barrel stamps and stock markings. A square sling swivel has been welded to the underside of the rear barrel band on both rifles, and the left side of the buttstock shows a circular proof of some sort.
Have any more of these rifles surfaced, or has any new information (i.e. ANY information) been found on these? Mine has an original German K.98 leather sling on it, and neither of our rifles is import marked.
Any help or information would be GREATLY appreciated.
I'll try to post some new photos tonight for anyone who hasn't seen them before. TIA...
Have any more of these rifles surfaced, or has any new information (i.e. ANY information) been found on these? Mine has an original German K.98 leather sling on it, and neither of our rifles is import marked.
Any help or information would be GREATLY appreciated.
I'll try to post some new photos tonight for anyone who hasn't seen them before. TIA...