An original VZ-24?

[Gil Martin]

I was in a gun shop looking around and stumbled across a Yugoslav 24/47 that just looked to be a bit different than the other 24/47s in the rack. The rifle appeared to be unissued with matching numbers, a color matched stock and a perfect bore. The front sight base was not cut for a sight hood. The left receiver wall was was not marked with "PREDUECE 44" like the other rifles, but some of the faint BRNO markings were still visible. The receiver was stamped with the Yugoslav crest, but again bits of the BRNO markings were visible. I believe it is a reworked VZ-24.

I talked to the shop owner and he agreed this rifle looked like a hybrid. We chatted and the rifle came home with me. I plan to shot it at the range today. All the best...
Gil