^Lot 1445 CZECH VZ-24 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 8x57 (8mm Mauser). S# 413G3. Bbl. 23 1/2". Blade front sight. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Matching numbers on receiver, bolt & stock. No visible import markings. Receiver ring has Brno legend. Left side of receiver has lined out "E (Czech Lion) 35" acceptance stamp. Varied receiver markings have added white highlight. Blued finish. Walnut stock set with both left & bottom mounted sling swivels. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set has a lightly sanded appearance with a tiny handguard crack ahead of rear sight, a small handguard chip forming, some dings & handling marks. Metal retains 60-70% arsenal blue with some pitting on buttplate, areas turning gray possibly from old touch up, scattered fading, thinning, edge wear & light oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore has worn rifling with some frosting. (26-939/MJC). CURIO. $450-650.