The VZ 33 was a carbine-length export version of Czech Mauser production, built at Brno for police and gendarmerie use. Its short barrel made it more practical for mounted and police use than the full-length VZ 24. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1933, Czechoslovakia Weight: 78 oz Overall length: 36.8" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Law Enforcement, Collecting