VZ-24 Mauser Action

[jplonghunter]

Came across VZ-24 action today and couldn't pass ,although am not sure what I will do with this one. Maybe another deer rifle. If anyone has used this action what did you turn it into.

jplonghunter

[BILLY D.]

Longhunter

I have constucted VZ-24 into 30:06, 458 Win Mag, 308 Win in an F Class rifle, 35 Whelen, 243 Win AI. I love Mauser actions. I also have other Mauser actions in 7MM. 6,5x68, and 6,5x55 and 270 Win. I have two more VZ-24 actions in cosmolene that I bought from an arms dealer in Minnesota when they were on sale. I don't know what they will end up as yet. And no. They are not for sale.

My dream has always been a 223 Rem but my skills are such that I don't feel froggy enough to jump right in and start shortening an action. I don't have the tools available to me any more either. So I guess I'll have to farm it out. I expect it to be a rather expensive project and I'm not exactly Richie Rich. After spending 27 years in the Military I barely scrape by. 27 years of working for your country gives you very little prestige and even less money. With $1.75 and prestige you can buy a beer.

I know a little about VZ-24's. I can bluprint them for the most part, lap lugs and work the slide rails, and feed rails. If theres anything I can help you with scream.

The main thing to remember about any Mauser action is, don't try to make it do something it was not designed to do.


Best wishes, Bill

[jplonghunter]

Bill

If you want 223 why not find 48yugo action ( Mauser except 1/4 " shorter ) or Mexican Mauser, 1910 or 1936 (both short actions for 223).

Thanks for input on VZ-24 and any time I can help retired military give us a holler.

Ray

[Joe Boleo]

These are splendid rifles and I have a number of them in original military condition and a few sporters. Several years ago, I got a VZ-24 with a ruined barrel. It is now a .280 Remington in a Fajen stock and a joy to shoot. Another VZ-24 sporter came along in .30-06 and it was rebarreled into a .257 Roberts. My recommendation is to snatch up any decent VZ-24s you find at reasonable prices. Take care...
Joe

[Joe Boleo]

Let me say that I discourage the sporterizing of classic surplus arms. My ventures are focused on those military rifles that have already been cut down or altered and cannot be remilitarized. I went into a gun shop last Monday to scan the used gun racks. There were three sporterized militzary rifles for sale. I passed on a lovely FN Mauser that was a .257 Roberts, but needed a lot of work and the low scope safety was not properly installed. Anyway, the price was too high and the stock was terrible.

There was a very nice Kar98k in 8mm with a lot of extras. The Bishop stock was immaculate, the bolt handle was replaced, it was drilled and tapped, had scope bases and rings and wore a Buehler safety. The bore and bluing were perfect. It went home with me for $175.00.

The crown jewel was a 1903 high number Springfield redone like the Kar98k. The barrel was floated, the action was glassed and it had a Timney trigger. I got it for the same price as the Mauser. I have a new Midway .338-06 barrel and the local gunsmith will rebarrel the rifle this week. Take care...
Joe

[jplonghunter]

Joe

I couldn't agree more in reference to dismantling a military 98 in original condition . However, this VZ-24 had barrel shot out and stock was firewood. Supposedly brought back by sellers uncle from Germany after WWII .

In reference to conversion,I prefer to forge bolt as opposed to welding on new handle. The Buehler safety is a good replace-ment and Timney triggers are excellent alternative to altering the military trigger. Normally drill and tap for Redfield one piece base.

Have used several stock manufacturers and prefer woods other than walnut. I am currently working on 1908 Brazillian chambered 7.62 x 57 with persimmon stock.

Thanks for your input and let me know how the 338-06 turns out.

Ray