Here is a new addition to my collection. I obtained this pistol from a fellow collector who had it in his collection for many years.
The CZ 24 was the standard issue pistol for the Czechoslovakian military when Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Germans in 1939/40. According to Mr. Still, at least 100,000 were issued to the army. Most of these pistols were confiscated from the army and reissued to German forces without additional proofs.
I have read of CZ 24 pistols which have German test proofs and Waffenamts but never seen a photo of the latter.
This pistol, serial number 186601, is proofed with the Czech "J Lion 37" on the right side. Right above that proof is a Eagle/WaA76 proof. I would guess this pistol was either returned for repairs or part of a large stock captured at an armory or arms depot. This would give the German inspectors a chance to mark this pistol before reissue. The barrel is also marked with WaA76. There is no test proof.
This pistol has two "P MOD 24" marked magazines and a WaA76 marked holster which has the pistols serial number stamped on the back.
This pistol is in excellent condition. I hope you enjoy the photos I have included and , as always, any comments are welcome.
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The CZ 24 was the standard issue pistol for the Czechoslovakian military when Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Germans in 1939/40. According to Mr. Still, at least 100,000 were issued to the army. Most of these pistols were confiscated from the army and reissued to German forces without additional proofs.
I have read of CZ 24 pistols which have German test proofs and Waffenamts but never seen a photo of the latter.
This pistol, serial number 186601, is proofed with the Czech "J Lion 37" on the right side. Right above that proof is a Eagle/WaA76 proof. I would guess this pistol was either returned for repairs or part of a large stock captured at an armory or arms depot. This would give the German inspectors a chance to mark this pistol before reissue. The barrel is also marked with WaA76. There is no test proof.
This pistol has two "P MOD 24" marked magazines and a WaA76 marked holster which has the pistols serial number stamped on the back.
This pistol is in excellent condition. I hope you enjoy the photos I have included and , as always, any comments are welcome.
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