Finally found a VZ24 in a pawn shop in southern KY. In good shape, with a bright shiny bore. I think it is a 1939 manufacture based on the acceptance stamp on left side of receiver (see pic) but not sure as from my reading the Germans took over production in ‘38 and changed some features that this rifle does not have.
Not my first mauser, but have always admired the VZ24 rifles and have wanted to add one to the collection for some time. Price was more than fair. Just finished putting her back together as I always take these old classics completely apart and clean/oil accordingly first thing. Also found an 1895 Chilean Carbine at same pawn which is currently in pieces. Rust was having its way with it but will clean up decent, and well, someone had to rescue it! Those carbines are hard to find...
If you have any of your own VZ’s would love to see a picture or two. These are certainly well made examples of a mauser rifle.
Kev