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Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose... Czech VZ-23 rebuild

ltong29

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Reality is often disappointing. Mauser collecting can be a fickle mistress. I purchased this rifle with the expectations of it being a VZ-23. The crest and stock were both correct for a VZ-23. However, what I received wasn't what I was expecting. Instead of an original VZ-23, it turns out this rifle was a German VZ-23 depot rebuild. Sadly, the stock isn't matching and the upper handguard was bubba'd into place with a non-VZ rear band, so I'll likely replace both as VZ-23 handguards and rear bands are impossible to find. Technically, most of the German VZ-rebulids received new VZ-24 stocks, so I'll probably use one as they're pretty easy to come by. To me, this is a loss since I really wanted an intact VZ-23 for my Czech collection, but realistically, it's more of a wash...
 

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I saw that one, almost grabbed it until I saw the HG etc. I’ve got a vz23 rear band by the way
 

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