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Collectors call the two versions the VZ23 Long and VZ23 short respectively. A shorter version of the 23 can be found with a length of 384mm as opposed to the 540mm of the long blade version. During WWII the Germans used large numbers of Czech blades and removed the muzzle rings, as per standard German practice - the very long hilt groove proving to give sufficient support for the mounted weapon. Made with the Blade edge upwards as per the Austrian pattern these blades can also be found with a more normal edge down blade. With the increase in the prominence of the Czech arms industry the VZ23 bayonet was made for export with it's Mauser rifle. These blades can be found with both Austrian and Czech markings. Many thanks to Brian Conkle for the information he provided me based on his knowledge and collection of the VZ bayonetsĬzechoslovak manufactured version of the Austrian 1895, for use on the 1895 Mannlicher originally used by the Czech military. On this page I have outlined the various VZ24 and VZ33 pattern bayonets available to the collector and have used my own collection and photographs from other collectors to illustrate the variations. The information below has been gleaned from books and discussions held by the BCN, any mistake, correction or additional information will be gratefully received. CZECHOSLOVAK Mauser Bayonets and Variations