[coneten]

found this one today..it needs the operating rod..got it for $90. It is marked..CESKA ZBROJOVKA a. s. V PRAZE ,has Czech proofs, sn# 52001. The grooves on the slide are slanted. Also has this stamped on front grip strap 151D73. The grips are wrap around wood. Cone Ten

 

[Olefogey]

What you have is a vz 24 and the number on the front grip strap, is a unit marking. The 151 is the section/regiment, "D" is Artillery and 73 is the weapon number. Hope this helps.

Dave

 

[coneten]

Hey, Coneten..you newbie, novice idiot..you just bought a CZ24..the proof..CZ27 is the date...fooled ya!! Anyway..for $90..not bad. Cone Ten

 

[garfield]

Nothing wrong with a CZ24 for $90. Just remember that they are 9mmK, not 7.65mm.

 

[Jan]

151st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment was located in Praha (Prague, capital of Czechoslovakian Republic), commanding officer lieutenant colonel Josef HRNCIR. Pre WW II Czech Army has only one AAA regiment: The 151st. Deal of century I think...

 

[coneten]

Jan and everyone, Thanks for the information. I only have a few books on military weapons and one of the Blue books. Without your advice I would not have been able to realise how special a DR marked Cz27, a long frame Cz28 inletted for shoulder stock, and this recent find might be. It is obvious that many bringbacks are being found by family members in the corner of a sock drawer after a WW2 Vets burial with military honors...thanks for the partial history of these pistols. Cone Ten

 

[Pancho]

Coneten,
It's great that the folks on this forum have so much info. at their fingertips. Post some photos of you pistol. Your pistol should look something like this one:

Jan,
Would you be able to tell me where the 21st Regiment Infantry was located?

Thanks,
Pancho
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[Jan]

21st Infantry Regiment was located in Caslav, some 30 miles east to Praha (Prague). Commanding officer:Lt.Col Alexander SIDLIK. Best regards, Jan

 

[rwoinc]

Here is mine. Can one of you help me with the unit markings and the significance of the two lines through 1 J and addition of UZ just above it

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Also need to know about CZ24 mags. This one has SN and c arrow z, another I have is unmarked and I have heard there are ones marked P.Mod. 24. When were each used? Is there a good book covering these topics
Thanks Bob Obreiter

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[bohemian]

Bob,

J is the unit mark for dragoon regiments (mounted), UZ is the unit mark for the Central Arsenal

Cz-24 mags with serial numbers are the early production magazines. I think that the magazines were serial numbers up to the early 30's. The last run of Cz-24's did not have serial numbers on the magazines. P mod 24 marked magazines are German occupation made magazines.

Robert

 

[Jan]

1st dragoon regiment "Jan Jiskra's of Brandys" was located in Terezin. Commanding officer: Major Vaclav KREJCIRIK.

UZ means SAPPER SCHOOL. Sapper school was located in Litomerice, commanding officer Colonel Oto BERGER.

Terezin to Litomerice distance is about 3 miles.....

 

[rwoinc]

Robert and Jan- Thank you!! Best Regards Bob Obreiter