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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => Curio and Relic CZs => Topic started by: RetSF on June 25, 2017, 10:09:09 PM

Title: CZ resistance guns (pre WWII)
Post by: RetSF on June 25, 2017, 10:09:09 PM
I bought a CZ Model 27 a few years back. Looking it over there are absolutely no numbers or markings except the Bohmische Waffenfabrik A.G in Prag, and the swastika under the hawk/eagle. I quit shooing it due to not having any numbers on anything. Looking for opinions as to if it is a resistance gun and possible value.
Title: Re: CZ resistance guns (pre WWII)
Post by: rdcinhou on June 26, 2017, 05:10:37 AM
The German text on the top of the slide began in 1940 after the occupation, so it is not likely to be a "resistance" gun.

As for missing serial numbers, some have been reported (Berger, Know Your Czechoslovakian Pistols) as things were a little hectic during the war years.

As to worth, the swastika marking may increase value (judging by the asking prices on Gunbroker.com (http://Gunbroker.com)).
Title: Re: CZ resistance guns (pre WWII)
Post by: czechollector on June 26, 2017, 11:07:52 AM
Haven't heard that term before.  Sounds just like a '27 I have.  ;)

I also have a '24 with no serial number.  The top of the slide appears to have been shaved, but then was remarked 'CESKA ZBROJOVKA A. S v PRAZE'.  The side of the slide doesn't appear to have ever had a serial number on it.
Title: Re: CZ resistance guns (pre WWII)
Post by: shaneb1 on August 03, 2017, 12:05:22 AM
they are end of the war throw together s. rare but they are out there!
Title: Re: CZ resistance guns (pre WWII)
Post by: Likelugers2 on October 24, 2021, 05:35:18 PM
Can you post pictures?
Title: Re: CZ resistance guns (pre WWII)
Post by: Palmetto Marsh on October 26, 2021, 09:39:44 AM
Found these comments on the web from another CZ owner. 

THIs IS A VERY UNUSUAL PISTOL INDUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS NEVER SERIAL NUMBERED. VERY MUCH LIKE THE UN-NUMBERED CZ 24 PISTOLS YOU MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH. I HAVE NOT HEARD A DEFINATIVE EXPLANTION FOR THIS, IT MAY HAVE BEEN STOLEN OUT OF THE FACTORY FOR THE CZECH RESITIANCE BUT MORE THAN LIKELY THERE WAS A GERMAN REQUIRMENT FOR THIS WHICH MAY ALSO EXPLAIN WHY SOME CZ's WERE NOT NUMBERED AS WELL.