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Lot 1798:Two Pre-War Czech Model VZ33 Bolt Action Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1798:Two Pre-War Czech Model VZ33 Bolt Action Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,750

A) Czech Model VZ33 Bolt Action Rifle

Scare hard to fine VZ33 Carbine. Original version of the carbine, police mark discontinued for runners of the German 63../40 mountain carbine. The top of the chamber is marked with the Arms of Czechoslovakia, the left side is marked "E proofmark 35" and the serial number. The left side receiver wall is marked "Cs. ZBROJOVKA AKC.SPOLVBRNE / VZ.33". Shrouded front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 1,000 meters, bright bolt and mounted with a smooth pistol grip stock with matching handguard, steel buttplate and sling swivels. The stock disk is marked "FS / 4301A".

ConditionVery good. The rifle retains 85% original blue finish with a mix of smooth brown patina and blue finish on the muzzle end of the barrel and floor plate. The trigger guard has a smooth brown patina and there is some overall high edge wear. The bolt handle is worn to a smooth brown, while the remainder of the bolt assembly remains bright. The stock has been lightly sanded and refinished, and remains very good with a few minor dings. Clear markings. The action is excellent.

Details

ManufacturerBrno Arms

ModelVZ33

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge8 mm

Barrel19 1/2 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page65

B) Czech Model ZV33 Bolt Action Rifle

As A with the left side of the receiver marked "E3 Rampant Dragoon 38" and the stock disk marked "CETN / 5094B"

ConditionVery good. The rifle retains 80% original blue finish thinning to a smooth gray on the muzzle end of the barrel, thinning on the floor plate and trigger guard and overall high edge wear. The stock is good with a number of minor pressure dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear and crisp (highlighted in white). The action is excellent.