I picked up a VZ. 24 a while ago (I included some pictures near the end to not choke up the thread too bad), and after searching for a new Mauser 98 to dry up my stockpile of 8mm, I've come across many aesthetically similar - or practically identical - Mausers.
In particular, the 24/47 and VZ. 24 have beyond a striking resemblance to one another. I would love to extol the virtues of the VZ. 24, if only for the sake of me having one, but I don't really know what their merits are. Why do so many people say that the VZ. 24 is the shining epitome of the Mauser platform? What is the difference in terms of measurable quality between a Czech and a Yugo Mauser?
What about the Karabiner 98's? It's all so confusing to me, I don't understand why I should pay more for one over another when they all would presumably be capable of the same accuracy and fire the same bullets.
Also, what do you guys think of this wood repair on my upper handguard?
I don't know what to think of it, but it sure looks ugly.
The rest of my rifle looks excellent, though. The wood is a nice unfinished red, and the stampings on the stock are extremely clean. Despite the fact that the metal isn't nicely whited like on most VZ's, it means less maintenance work for me, and it's leaps and bounds ahead of my Mosin rifles. I didn't like it too much at first, but it's grown on me and become my favorite gun
In particular, the 24/47 and VZ. 24 have beyond a striking resemblance to one another. I would love to extol the virtues of the VZ. 24, if only for the sake of me having one, but I don't really know what their merits are. Why do so many people say that the VZ. 24 is the shining epitome of the Mauser platform? What is the difference in terms of measurable quality between a Czech and a Yugo Mauser?
What about the Karabiner 98's? It's all so confusing to me, I don't understand why I should pay more for one over another when they all would presumably be capable of the same accuracy and fire the same bullets.
Also, what do you guys think of this wood repair on my upper handguard?
I don't know what to think of it, but it sure looks ugly.
The rest of my rifle looks excellent, though. The wood is a nice unfinished red, and the stampings on the stock are extremely clean. Despite the fact that the metal isn't nicely whited like on most VZ's, it means less maintenance work for me, and it's leaps and bounds ahead of my Mosin rifles. I didn't like it too much at first, but it's grown on me and become my favorite gun
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