[natlmatch]

Fellow Enthusiasts
,
I found a Vz.24 with an intact lions crest like the one here that I'm linking from the Carbine's for Collectors website:

The lions crest is very clear and sharp with no idication that anyone has tampered with it. In fact, its nearly as good as the picture above!

So, does anyone have a price range for a Vz that’s in generally fair to good condition? The only details I can give are from a quick examination:
-Bore = Shiny but dark bore with practically no pitting
-Bluing = 10% - 15% bluing exists overall on the external parts above the stock
-Serial Numbers = Barrel and receiver numbers match but no markings can be found on the externally visible parts of the bolt.
-Other Markings - CAI imported this rifle. It’s an older import due to the lack of laser engraving. (I'm guessing)
-Stock = Stock is in good shape, upper and lower hand guard colors and grain match well. It has the typical handling marks and a few shallow gouges but nothing that warrants repair (IMHO). A matching serial number is present as well.

The seller is asking $350 and won't budge on the price. I would greatly appreciate any input from you all.

Regards and TIA
NM

 

[40CALIBER]

I paid $300 for this one almost exactly a year ago. The bore is nice and is a good shooter. I actually bought another one that was cosmetically nicer but the bore was not as good for $325. I love these rifles and look for them on GB all the time. I will say i have seen a few with minimal bluing selling for what these went for in the last year. i have not seen any like this lately. Sounds like your price is a little higher, but one in the hand beats two that are not for sale!!!

 

[KirkVN]

Well, after searching through my myriad of books here, I came to the conclusion that the price that is being asked is not a bad one, leaning a tad toward the higher side but still within reasonable range, what I have says basically the price should be in the $300-365 range.

 

[40CALIBER]

Well, after searching through my myriad of books here, I came to the conclusion that the price that is being asked is not a bad one, leaning a tad toward the higher side but still within reasonable range, what I have says basically the price should be in the $300-365 range.

yes, my thoughts exactly. bottom line, if you like it, buy it. worse case, you will see another one soon and have two! that is what happened to me, but i have not seen another one since! good luck!

 

[natlmatch]

Thanks All, I greatly appreciate the help. I made the gentlemen an offer of $325, lets see if he takes it. <crosses fingers>

Regards,

NM

 

[edhoffer]

The bolt should be in the white, so it's either a russian refurb or someone here in the states blued it, just something to keep in mind as you "negotiate".