I just received a VZ24 for Christmas. In the process of taking it apart and cleaning it up I noticed that the last 1 1/4" of the barrel has no rifling whatsoever. It appears that the end of the barrel is a sort of "false muzzle". It is definitely a separate piece. Is this normal for VZ24's? I have not observed this with any other Mauser I have owned. I have not fired it yet so I don't know about the accuracy. The bore cleaned up well, with sharp rifleing. Is this an arsenal repair of a damaged crown or normal manufacturing for these rifles?
Paul
Paul