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05-28-2018 06:57 PM 20180528_180755.jpg (4 of 10) This photo of the rear sight shows the VZ.23 features: More ornate numbers and lack of slot at the top for disassembly. Note - Eagle proof on the disassembly disc, the swastika appears to be very deeply struck - or has been punched? - like...

Congratulations very interesting German occupation rework of a King Carol II Romanian VZ.24.! The Czech proof mark, Squared C encircling the M, is associated with Romanian VZ.24 produced at CZ plant at Brno (I)(dot). The Czech proof mark, Circle C encircling the M, is associated with Romanian...

Lithuanian K98k Thanks Loewe, Good information. 5 Battalions might be as high as 800 men x 5 = 4,000 men and arms probably for use inside Lithuania. I read the Lithuanian SS Division was at 30,000 men and sent to France (might be a question of reliability) . I am surprised the Russians...

Lithuanian K98k I see your point that the Konigsburg Depot Lithuanian "Columns of Gediminas" and "C"were applied to the barrel without reference as to whether they would be visible when finally spun into place. That said, the strike is fresh and the edges are raised so again in my opinion this...

Lithuanian K98k . In regards to Konigsburg K98k rework with Lithuanian insignia "Columns of Gediminas" and "C", the barrel is most likely German, probably made from blanks at Konigsburg. K98k barrels are 600mm. Czech VZ.24 and FN Model 1924 barrels are 590mm. They simply are too short to be...