^Lot 1691 VERY FINE CZECH VZ-33 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Cal. 8x57. S# 5073. Bbl. 19". Blade front sight with protective ears. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000m. Matching numbers on receiver, bolt & stock disc. CETN or Czech Gendarmerie issued VZ33. Receiver ring has Czech lion. Left side of receiver has 1935 acceptance date. Blued finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted & left side sling provisions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wooden crate that appears to be later than carbine & muzzle cover. CONDITION: stock set shows light band removal wear, a small surface handguard crack behind rear band, a few light abrasions on comb, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 85% original blue with scattered fading, edge wear, handling marks & some light oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore is mostly bright with strong rifling but some oxidation in the grooves. PROVENANCE: From an Esteemed & Refined Private German Military Collection. (26-3965/MJC). CURIO. $3000-4000.