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Bayonet for Czech VZ 24

A ZH29 sold at auction for $10,925. Sold to the Chinese in the 1920s and captured by the Japanese during its invasion of that country. Condition is 90 percent original blue. Rock Island Auction Company, December 2004

Courtesy Thomas Nelson, The World’s Submachine Guns, Vol. 1

Model ZK420S

Chambered for the 7.92x57mm cartridge this rifle was first introduced in 1942 but did not appear in its final form until 1946. It was also offered in 7mm, .30-06, and 7.5mm Swiss. This was a gas operated semi-automatic rifle with 21" barrel and upper handguard. The detachable magazine has a 10-round capacity. Front sight is hooded. Rear sight is notched tangent with ramp. Weight is about 10 lbs. Not adopted by Czech military but tested by many countries. Built by CZ Brno in limited numbers. Very rare.

Model 52

Chambered for 7.62x45 caliber, this gas operated semi-automatic rifle is fitted with a 20.5" barrel. This model has a full stock with pistol grip. Folding non-detachable bayonet. Hooded front sight and notched tangent rear sight with ramp. Detachable box magazine with 10-round capacity. Weight is about 9.7 lbs. First produced in 1952.