In 1924 the Czech government introduced a service rifle based on a shortened version of the Mauser-action Gewehr 98. This was the Model 24. This weapon was made in large numbers both for use in Czech armed forces and also for export. It was popular and considered to be of high manufacture quality. After the annexation of Czechoslovakia by Germany production continued for use by German forces and other Axis powers. This example has a TR serial, indicating Czech occupation period manufacture for issue to Roumanian armed forces.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of receiver) TR 3696 ZBROJOVKA BRNO, A.S. VZ.24 (Bolt handle) 16691| Accession Number: 216 | Period of Use: 1924 - 1945 |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: Second World War; Middle East |
| Country of Origin: Czechoslovakia | Type Date: 1924 |
| Manufacturer: Czeska Zbrojovka, Brno | Serial Number: TR 3696 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.92mm |
| Weight: 4200g | Length Overall: 1100mm |
| Cyclic Rate: single shot | Length Barrel: 590mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: CG 7862 |