Large numbers of these blades were captured by the Germans at the beginning of WWII and these had their muzzle rings removed, to varying degrees - some have large ears remaining from the only partial removal of the ring. The 24 was the standard issue blade for the Czech army, it has a total length of 430mm and the reversed blade edge, these were made for the VZ24 rifle. It is thought that the 23 was primarily for export and was used on the VZ23 rifle, the short being used on the 98/22 rifle. Some refer to the short as the 98/22, but I have taken this as the designation of the Mannlicher bayonet. Collectors call the two versions the VZ23 Long and VZ23 short respectively. A shorter version of the 23 can be found with a length of 384mm as opposed to the 540mm of the long blade version. During WWII the Germans used large numbers of Czech blades and removed the muzzle rings, as per standard German practice - the very long hilt groove proving to give sufficient support for the mounted weapon. Made with the Blade edge upwards as per the Austrian pattern these blades can also be found with a more normal edge down blade.
With the increase in the prominence of the Czech arms industry the VZ23 bayonet was made for export with it's Mauser rifle. These blades can be found with both Austrian and Czech markings. Many thanks to Brian Conkle for the information he provided me based on his knowledge and collection of the VZ bayonetsĬzechoslovak manufactured version of the Austrian 1895, for use on the 1895 Mannlicher originally used by the Czech military. The information below has been gleaned from books and discussions held by the BCN, any mistake, correction or additional information will be gratefully received.
On this page I have outlined the various VZ24 and VZ33 pattern bayonets available to the collector and have used my own collection and photographs from other collectors to illustrate the variations.
Results 1 - 48 of 55 - 65x53mm cartridge). Various makers marks and serial numbers are stamped on the rifle. Stamped into the top of the receiver is, 'DANZIG 1916' with an image of a crown. Identify mauser from serial number identify mauser from serial number. The 'PM' prefix on the serial number and the flat face on the underside of the bolt handle leads us to believe that this is a Brazilian contract rifle, and was potentially used in the Sao Paulo Rebellion. This is a Brazilian VZ24 bolt-action rifle in 7×57 Mauser. Other model 8x57 jrs (8mm mauser) brno - mauser early vz24 impossible serial number? Two digit- 98 brooksville, fl 34601: used: : $949.00: k98k czechoslovakian vz 24 mauser 8mm no import mark 98k k98 german proof c&r osgrt959 littleton, co 80120: used: : $330.00: vz 24 m98 large ring mauser action - cz brno vz24 plymouth, mi.
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