Original German WWII Czechoslovakian VZ24(t) Mauser Rifle Bayonet by Waffenwerke Brünn with Pre-War Scabbard and Frog

Original Item: Only One Available. After the collapse of Czechoslovakia in 1938 to the Germans, the Czech Arms Industry was converted to produce weapons for German Troops. This included the Czech VZ 24 Mauser Rifle, which was re-designated VZ24(t), as in German the word Czechoslovakia starts with a "t".

The VZ24t bayonets produced under German occupation were made without muzzle ring, and this example is marked on the ricasso with German three letter code dot, for Waffenwerke Brünn in Czechoslovakia. This factory was the famous Zbrojovka Brno in Brno, Czechoslovakia before being captured by Germany during WWII. The other side bears serial number 1334 / d, and the pommel is marked with Waffenamt Eagle / 63, the correct inspection marking for Waffenwerke Brünn. The bayonet is in very good condition, looking to have not seen much use, though the pommel suffered some oxidation, which was cleaned away, leaving a bright matte finish. The mortise button lock still works great, and the blade is in excellent lightly used condition.

The scabbard that came with the bayonet is correct, however it is of early Pre-War manufacture, marked with the ČSZ Czech acceptance marking on the frog stud, next to E (Lion) 29, indicating 1929 manufacture. The scabbard is mostly straight, though it does have some dents, and the original finish became oxidized, which was later cleaned away, leaving a bright matte steel patina. It is held in an original leather frog, marked (Lion) 1935 8055 on the back, so it is also from the pre-war period. The stitching is all intact, and the leather showing wear but still solid.

A very good example of a German occupation era VZ24(t) bayonet with a Pre-War scabbard and frog.. Ready to research and display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 11 7/8"
Blade Style: Single-Edge Fullered
Overall length: 17 1/8"
Crossguard: 1 1/2”
Scabbard Length: 12 1/4"