Cheese Noodles
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OK, I have a VZ 24 purchased well over 30 years ago. I was looking for a nice K98 that I would shoot. At a large auction all the 98Ks went for more than I had. I did look at this VZ 24 and liked it a lot. I knew very little other than it was well made and being all matching it should shoot well. It was noted to have a "Deaths Head" marking but it was clearly stated sold as is with no statement it was correct. I was happy with the rifle and the price was in my range. It had a Duffle Cut that was not accepted well by most of the prospective buyers. It shot great and was very accurate and would shoot any 8mm rounds I had. It was all matching, no import marks, perfect bore and had a sling. It has been sitting in my safe for years and recently I found this forum and the information on German Modified VZ 24s was great.
The real question is, it the Deaths Head correct? It is found on the hand guard and on the bottom just in front of the trigger guard. I did not even notice the bottom mark until my first cleaning and it shows a wear pattern from right to left.
I started my modest collection over 30 years ago and I was very aware of forgeries. I was pretty sure my VZ 24 was correct but I was not an expect and just really wanted a nice looking 8mm 98 type rifle that I could should shoot with my friends. She has been wonderful to shoot and is in my top five for accuracy, but it made the most lovely sound hitting that 300 yard gong.
OK, I would like to hear what the experts say. I did my best to take pictures and this is my first attempt.
The real question is, it the Deaths Head correct? It is found on the hand guard and on the bottom just in front of the trigger guard. I did not even notice the bottom mark until my first cleaning and it shows a wear pattern from right to left.
I started my modest collection over 30 years ago and I was very aware of forgeries. I was pretty sure my VZ 24 was correct but I was not an expect and just really wanted a nice looking 8mm 98 type rifle that I could should shoot with my friends. She has been wonderful to shoot and is in my top five for accuracy, but it made the most lovely sound hitting that 300 yard gong.
OK, I would like to hear what the experts say. I did my best to take pictures and this is my first attempt.
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