PUSCA ZB Mod. 1924

PUSCA ZB Mod. 1924
Image: ZB-24 (Flames of War)
Year1938
Weapon TypeInfantry Rifle
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia/ZB
Numbers Produced625.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.8g)
Barrel Length590mm
Overall Length1.100mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.8 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Adjustable Rear Notch
Feed5 Round Clip
Practical Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range800m
Maximum Range3.100m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetVz.24 Knife Bayonet
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Pusca M24 was a Czech rifle which was designed and built by Zbrojovka Brno. It was the main service rifle of the Romanian army during world war two and issued to infantry battalions.