EDIT: We've ID'ed it as a Guatemalan rifle. Carry on...
I found a Czech vz24 contract mauser at the local funshop. Matching parts, decent wood, nice metal, bright bore, intact crest, no visible import markings. I'm pretty sure it is a south american contract rifle, as it is chambered in 7mm and the crest looks like the written portion is in spanish. I can't remember exactly what it said, but it looked like a scroll with a plume saying something about independence being achieved in 1861.
Anyone know what county this mauser was made for? Any idea of a fair price? The bolt was jeweled, too. I imagine this was done by the previous owner, or did Brno sometimes jewel their bolts?
Thanks,
Mike
I found a Czech vz24 contract mauser at the local funshop. Matching parts, decent wood, nice metal, bright bore, intact crest, no visible import markings. I'm pretty sure it is a south american contract rifle, as it is chambered in 7mm and the crest looks like the written portion is in spanish. I can't remember exactly what it said, but it looked like a scroll with a plume saying something about independence being achieved in 1861.
Anyone know what county this mauser was made for? Any idea of a fair price? The bolt was jeweled, too. I imagine this was done by the previous owner, or did Brno sometimes jewel their bolts?
Thanks,
Mike