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==History==

The first [[Mauser]] rifle produced in [[Yugoslavia]] was the '''M24'''. Its predecessor, the '''Model 1924''' had been produced for the Yugoslav army by [[Česká Zbrojovka]] and [[Fabrique Nationale de Herstal|FN Herstal]]. Nearly all M24's were produced either before or during World War II, and all were manufactured at the [[Zastava Arms]] plant. The M24 and Model 1924 are nearly identical.<ref>http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm</ref>

The final additions to the M24 family were the '''M24/47''' and '''M24/52''' rifles. Both were produced after World War II at the [[Zastava Arms]] plant in Kragujevac, which was at that time was under the control of the postwar communist government. "47" and "52" indicate the first year of production for each respective model: 1947 for the M24/47 and 1952 for the M24/52. Minor cosmetic differences exist between the M24/47 and M24/52, but the rifles are nearly identical to one another and to their predecessors, the Model 1924 and M24.<ref>http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm</ref>

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'''M24/47 Rifle''' - M24 Rifles and Carbines of Belgian and Yugoslavian manufacture brought up to a common standard begining in 1947 and continuing into early 1950's1950s. Most Recieved new M48 barrels with 98k type front sight hoods not found on Model 1924's. Carbine features deleated rear swivel removed and plugged with dowel front carbine sling points ground off and polished. Intermediate length action.

'''M24/52 Rifle''' Reworked Czech vz. 24 rifles in overhaul program similar to M24/47 begining in 1952. Standard length action.

==Civilian Use==

A number of M24 series rifles have been sold to civilians, and are popular because of their low cost when compared to similar [[Mauser]] pattern rifles, such as the [[Karabiner 98k]] and [[M48 Mauser]]. M24 series rifles are noted for their high quality.<ref>http://www.marstar.ca/Y-E-24+.htm</ref>

==See Alsoalso==

*[[vz. 24]]

*[[M48 Mauser]]

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