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Need Help - Unknown sling and odd trigger guard screw
I recently acquired a VZ.24 rifle. It, for the most part, is in the original Czech configuration, but has minor German modifications to it. The rifle came with an unmarked leather sling, but I cannot determine what model rifle the sling is originally for. The brass fitting has corrosion, indicating age, but I don't recognize it. Also, the rear trigger guard screw was replaced with a K98k style screw with three cuts for a locking screw instead of the original VZ.24 screw which has four cuts for a locking screw. What is odd it that the screw has a star stamped on it. The stock and handguard were duffle cut, which indicates to me as being a USGI pickup. Does anyone recognize this star on the screw? Is it a subcontractor mark? Also, can anyone identify the sling? Thanks, and info is appreciated.
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05-31-2016 06:38 PM
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I agree. I am no expert on Ljugman rifles, but the sling in your pic does look like the sling I have.
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I have seen a similar star to that on Carcanos and a M95 which went through a Italian Arsenal.
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Can't say I've ever seen that. The only similar markings I could find were Russian, and post was French. I also read that the Chileans marked some small parts on their Mausers with a star.
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Absolutely could be Italian. The marking is very similar.
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Judging from the "reversed" buckle, I'd say Swedish. So, your sling mates your rifle.
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I think we have some confusion developing, partly on my part.
Here is my clarifying statement: I believe the sling is Swedish, and I believe it is correct for my Ljungmann, I do not believe it is correct for a VZ-24.
I am not 100% sure my sling is Swedish because it came as an extra with the rifle from some one that wasn't a military buff. I do note mine is missing the slider/keeper.
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