I recently came across a couple VZ24 M98 Mausers that had bolts without the guide rail on their bolt bodies. Have any of you seen this before ?
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bigbull

Does the rear bridge have the slot for the guide?

They would be late war, simplified production bolts and would probably have round gas escape ports as well. I have had a few Israeli Mausers with these bolts and they had had thousands of rounds through them with no problems.

Very common on late 44 and 45 built 9iks; they left off the guide rail and you will find that the gas holes are round instead of oblong. Doesn't hurt a thing. Yes, the Israelis used those too. Damn, I see you already said all this; I usually answer first; read the question later.