Manufactured in China starting in the 1930s, the Type 24 is a close copy of the German MG08, with some improvements for ease of operation and handling. The barrel is shrouded with a black painted water jacket, that also serves as the mounting point for the blade front sight and the recoil booster assembly with detachable cone flash hider. The top cover on the receiver is fitted with a conventional Maxim flip-up rear sight as well as a flip-up fixed notch sight that corresponds roughly to the "19" position on the adjustable staff. A brass data plate on the tension mechanism bears a prominent swastika, and the left sideplate bears the ATF serial number. Fitted with a pair of checkered hardwood spade grips and a large butterfly pattern trigger with a flip safety. Included with the lot is a folding field mount, and a canvas water jacket cover with unidentified backing material.