Czechoslavakian CZ-24
Pictures from the Collection of Kyrie, courtesy of Kyrie and with my thanks.
Left and right sided views of a CZ-24 pistol made by Ceska Zbrojovka, while located in Strakonice, the Czech Republic. This is a locked breech, rotating barrel pistol, chambered for the 9 mm Kurz (.380 ACP) cartridge. -ke
Close up of the right side frame markings of the VZ-24. The "J" <lion>"31" indicate czech government acceptance of this pistol and it's successful passage of proof in 1931.
Close up of the left side markings of the VZ-24. In the upper right are the "T", or Tormentanci mark indicating successful military proof firing. This mark continued in use until the 1950's and may be found on some Vz.50 pistols. Also visible are the the CZ trademark of Ceska Zbrojovka, and the year of manufacture ("30") on the slide. Lower left to center are the CZ trademark repeated, and the serial number on the frame.
Close up of the top of the slide markings of the VZ-24. showing the Ceska Zbrojovka name and its corporate office in Prague.
