Cz 24 - P.24 (t)

 

At the first look the Cz 24 looks a little bit like the Mauser 1910/14. But there are really some important differences.

 

Technical data:

Caliber: 9 mm short - VZ22
Function: rotating barrel (delayed blowback); hammer outside; slide catch
Barrel length:  mm
Weight:  g
Magazine capacity: 8 rounds

Production data:

Company:

Ceska Zbrojovka

Location:

Strakonice

Period:

1924 - 1940

Amount:

ca. 175,000

Serial numbers:

12000 - 190000

The Cz 24 is split in 2 major variations, according to date of manufacturing and the proofs.

"Pre-Occupation" variation, manufactured before the Germans occupation. The most of the  CZ24 went to Wehrmacht or SS without reproofing.

 

Characteristics:

Legend:

top of slide:
"CESKA ZBROJOVKA A.S. V PRAZE"
on left side:
"J "Lion" 37" (= military acceptance)

Finish:

high-polish finish, blued

Grips: one-piece smooth walnut
Serial number:

6-digit number top of slide

6-digit number right on frame

6-digit number on barrel

Acceptance stamp:

only chech acceptance

Test proof stamp:

none

 

 

Holster:

with maker code HK in circle for Heinrich Krieghoff and acceptance "L/2"

 

Czech Holster used by Germans

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