I recently won an auction on Auction Arms for a Czech Mauser barreled action. It seems to be in very nice condition except for the triggerguard and floorplate which are a bit rough and corroded. The previous owner said the barrel was new unfired and purchased from Sarco some time back. The barrel measures 19-1/2" from bolt face to muzzle. As shown in the attached PIC, the barrel is stepped like a military Mauser barrel but the step intervals are different from G98s and K98s. Anyone here have any experience with these barrels? Any idea as to who made them and for what purpose?

Also, the action is not marked vz24: on the receiver is stamped CS.ST over ZBROJOVKA over BRNO. The previous owner said he thought it dated to 1922 but had no back-up documentation. Anyone here have any info on this action, good or bad?



Thanks in advance for any info offered.

JI Smith
Bedford PA