Info on Mauser Action

I bought a beat up bubbafied mauser today. Its already drilled for a scope base, has a forged bent bolt, 2 position safety, & it was bedded into an original (severely hacked up) stock. I only paid 75.00 for it so its no major loss if there is not much i can use.

I'd like to know more about the receiver/action. Apparently its a VZ23. Are there any significant differences compared to a VZ24? Is it suitable to use as the basis of a rifle build project?

Pics are below... Does anybody have any mauser books with any info on this?

might try hitting up Odies Dad on Ammosmith. While doing some research looks like he posts a lot on MauserCentral.com

is it me or does the symbol on the side look like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish symbol?

What is it that you are looking for?

From what I see, the action looks good but what does it look like under the stock line, any major pitting?
If you just want specifics I can bore you with them all day.

VZ 23 PRETTY RARE

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=KlReVu0HziIC&pg=PA116&lpg=PA116&dq=vz%2B23&source=bl&ots=viSCAsAdu3&sig=SNPuYNve6_1ttsunuZjzQ7M1RPw&hl=en#v=onepage&q=vz%2B23&f=false

Based on the German KAR98 Rifle - used by Chekzlavakian troops

Ugly vz style stock etc straight bolt
very strong action

rifle complete in all matching very good contition - say 90 percent as new went for 1500 dollars at a brisbane gun show in nov 2008

Xbones, that stamp is a lions head or something... I thought it looked like a frog.

algunjunkie, proceed to bore me with specifics There is no pitting, it physically in great shape. I'm interested in what the difference is between this and a VZ24 or a german K98. Are there any parts interchange problems to be concerned with, or other weak points with this receiver. Odiesdad told me its a VZ22 and its good to go for build a new rifle with.

Thanks

action alone worth 200 bucks drilled and tapped maybe worth 150
however excellent platform to build a rifle off

best two mausers actions to build off are:

argentine 1909 and
Brazillian 1908

or K98

The following website really helped me out as I own 3 Mosins
http://7.62x54.net They have a really good forum and information
and specialize in the Mosins. I hope this helps you out.

VZ24- Czech made

Standard M98 action length 8.750 action over all length
7.835 distance between the receiver screws
6.370 bolt body length
3.315 Mag length
1.410 Large ring diameter
1.100 barrel shank
Firing pin OAL 7.337 Rear:5.353 Front 1.984
.473 bolt face

the KAR 98 has all of the same dimensions except the it has 1.300 diameter instead of the 1.410

Thanks for everyone's input. It looks like I'll be making a 25-06 out of this one

I just wish there were more projectiles for the .323 8mm round....