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RIFLES

Immediately after WWI the Czechs continued to use the Mannlicher Model 1895 rifle until 1924 when they began production of their own Mauser action rifles.

Mauser

Ceskoslovensha Zbrojovaka (ZB), Brno

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M1898/22 Rifle

Manufactured by CZ in Brno this rifle is based on the Mexican Model 1912 with a Model 98 action. It is half stocked with a full-length upper handguard with pistol grip. Chambered for the 7.92x57mm Mauser cartridge. Barrel length is 29" with a 5-round integral magazine. Weight is about 9.5 lbs. This rifle was used by Turkey as well as other countries.

Courtesy Rock Island Auction Company

VZ23 Short Rifle

Used by the Czech army this 7.92x57mm rifle was fitted with a 21.5" barrel and 5-round magazine. Tangent leaf rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Most were marked, “CZECHOSLOVAKIAN FACTORY FOR ARMS MANUFACTURE, BRNO” on the receiver ring. Weight is about 9 lbs.

Czech VZ24 with receiver markings and crest

VZ12/33 Carbine