Brno model 2 rifle was made from 19532011 and went through many changes ended with being produced by cz as the model 452. Salams, i had this rifle for a few years now but never got around to shooting it much. Can anyone provide me with information on the little rifle. The early zkm 452 model 2 with a few idle thoughts on the zkm 573. Find great deals on ebay for cz 452 trigger and cz 452 trigger kit. Action and barrel are in excellent condition and always cleaned and stored correctly, this rifle is a must for the avid brno collector admirer or small game hunter as original unaltered rifles are getting much harder to come by these days and this one is a. From the repairs of railway cars and military rifles, the company gradually switched over to the production of the components of telegraph and telephone equipment, equipment for railway garages, and tools. I also have a cz 452 2e zkm reciever markings that also says on the barrel super brno saa 2500. The greatest invention in the history of man is beer. An illustrated history, and it will tell you everything you need to know and then some about the storied brno firm. Features include hand checkered european walnut stock, factory swivels, flip up express leaf sights, grooved receiver, low safety and a detachable 5. This gun has been locked in a plastic carrying bag for years, and some rust attacked the barrel, but besides this, its in good condition. Can you put a brno model 2e or cz 452 in a jw15 stock.
I do not plan on doing anything to it except change the butt plate for an original. Jun 08, 2011 presents a look at the cz rimfire rifles, as described by the president of czusa, alice poluchova. The hugely popular cz 452 was very closely based on the brno model 2 and the magazines are interchangable, consequently they have remained in production to. Czbrno model 2e discussion in the powder keg started by auspighunter, aug 5, 2005.
The steel magazines themselves have been in production for over 40 years. Came across it again and thought itd be a nice break from handgun shooting. I recently acquired a brno model 21, think it is a model h does not have full length stock, no model markings on the rifle, but based on previous posts i read here earlier, it is a model 21. Zkm is an acronym for zbrojovkakouckymalorazka, the rifles manufacturer ceska z brojovka, designer. Brno zkk 601 synthetic stock stock194 brno model 1 forend retaining nut escutcheon brno model 1 square front sight blade. First introduced in 1954 as the brno model 2 zkm 452, the model 452 is a refinement of the cz model 1 zkm451. August 6, 2016 august 6, 2016 geoff general gun stuff, gun modification, maintenance, restoration, rimfire in late june i had a question from ken in gisborne about whether or not you could fit a brno model 2e in a jw15 plastic after market stock. At the end of the day the right price for the weapon is the one you are happy with selling it for. Brno 1957 mod2 vs 1990 mod2 vs mod5 vs slazenger 12 by sandgroperbill sun jan 24, 2016 4. Action and barrel are in excellent condition and always cleaned and stored correctly, this rifle is a must for the avid brno collector. Cz 452 history of cz rifles from the cz factory in the czech republic on youtube. Brno model 1 rear sight assembly complete email me when available.
The brno rifles hail from the czech republic and have a longstanding history within the firearm industry, dating back to the 1950s. Brno is an aw the traditional place for performin big exhibitions an trade fairs on brno exhibition centre. Markings on the barrel brno mod 1 cal 22 long rifle and near the receiver 47 markings on receiver left side. Unfollow brno model 4 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
However as to the models genealogy i will post only a line i came across sometime ago. It was a chap at cz usa who made me aware of a book that tells the story of the brno firm. Approximately 140,000 were made by brno, but the basic same design is still made by czub under the czusa name. Value of brno model 1 22lr nz hunting and shooting. Markings on the barrel brno mod 1 cal 22 long rifle and near the. Here is a beautiful example of an early, post war cz brno, model 1, made in czechoslovakia in 1947. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Not all bolts, even from the same model can always be swapped out. Cz rimfire rifles history of cz rifles from the cz. Brno is an aw an important centre o czech heicher eddication, wi 26 faculties o 11 varsities an aboot 80,000 students. Thats an 80s mod 2e, shes a good little bunny gun, i wouldnt stuff around with yours too much mate, as i say we dont shoot groups on fur, so long as the first shots on the money or close to it that will do.
Uhersky brod the highquality products of zbrojovka brno s. The single most distinguishable feature that marks a brno as a model 2 is the. Brno 22 long rifle, bolt action with scope call vern. Brno 452 american brno 452 silhouette brno model 2 brno 527 american brno 581. Metal finish 90% with some pitting noted in spots at woodline. Cz, brno, zkk rifles all these names point to one gun factory located in the czech republic with 70 years of history and tradition of gun making. It has had the barrels shortened and crowned, comes with a sound mod and a tasco 520 x50 variable scope.
Sn 40770 is a well made brno model 4 22 cal target rifle. Everything is original exxcept the butt plate, the last owner being tall had the butt plate changed. This illustrated history of zbrojovka brno is the account of an austrohungarian arsenal that became one of the worlds most successful arms manufacturers. The cambridge ancient history edited by alan bowman. This piece shows a 27 12 heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore.
They have a long heavy barrel, more advanced rear sight attached to barrel. While brno other model numbers were popular, it is the brno model 2 or zkm452 that really caught the attention of shooters in britain. This rifle shows a heavy target stock and weighs 9 12 lbs. Model 3 rifles are a heavy target version of the model 1 pattern. Firearms will need to be transferred through a ffl dealer. Cz rimfire rifles history of cz rifles from the cz factory. Aug 05, 2005 cz brno model 2e discussion in the powder keg started by auspighunter, aug 5, 2005. Brno model 2 in 22lr, one five round clip, 12groove rifling and bright shiny bore, bolt matches action serial number and shows prior oxidization but no pitting, receiver and barrel marked 77 for year of manufacture, i would rate bluing at 90% plus or nra fine condition, photos detail condition of stock which is in good condition with a factory filled knot, 18 gouge in grip cap and a couple. Dec 14, 2012 czechoslovakian brno model 1 training rifle. The mounting screws were lost, and id to use a pair of standadrd ones, instead the originals. Sep 24, 2010 i have a 452 proofed in 96 and it has no brno markings. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.
Brno model 2 rifles are also referred to as zkm 452, and some variations called the 2e. Cambridge core ancient history the cambridge ancient history edited. Action smooth, shotgroup very tight with geco soft point. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of brno, moravia, czech republic this is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. The author, arthur nutbey, is a diligent researcher who traces the origins of the brno company from its humble beginnings as a handmedown workshop orphaned in the aftermath of world war i and. The brno model 2 is a nononsense, accurate rifle that has stood the test of time and frequently offered for sale at attractive prices. I received a storage permit and its in my safe inherited. The bluing is from 1956 and still gleams of those days. It is mentioned in ptolemys atlas of magna germania as eburodunum. Without going into long details cz and brno are more or less the same. What would you expect to pay for one in good condition, no scope but sights ok, blueing ok and stock ok. From the 11th century, a castle of the governing premyslid.
We stock the czub manufactured range of magazines that fit the brno 1, brno 2, brno 3, brno 4 and brno 5 rifles. I also have a cz 4522e zkm reciever markings that also says on the barrel super brno saa 2500. The author, arthur nutbey, is a diligent researcher who traces the origins of the brno company from its humble beginnings as a handmedown workshop orphaned in the aftermath of world war i and the dissolution of the austrohungarian empire. First introduced in 1954 as the brno model 2 zkm 452, the model 452 is a.
I have a 1987 brno mod 2e, and as you say, with no wind and do your bit it will do 1 at 100 yds from a benchrest bag. Think the pretty sister of the cz, or the original cz design or the precursor to current. The company zbrojovka brno builds on the famous tradition of the armament production in brno as a subsidiary of ceska zbrojovka a. With a decent hawke sidewinder scope its extremely accurate. I have a 452 proofed in 96 and it has no brno markings. Brno was recognised as a town in 1243 by wenceslaus i, king of bohemia, but the area had been settled since the 2nd century. The cz 452 is a series of magazinefed boltaction rimfire repeating rifles manufactured by the. The hugely popular cz 452 was very closely based on the brno model 2 and the magazines are interchangable. It was proofed in 2002, a year before the end of the brno label. Cz brno, model 1, 1947, 22 lr classic style, full size. Intended to update and refine the original model 1, production started in 1953 and continued until around 2011, with a few minor changes to the basic design and a name change to the cz 452. From the repairs of railway cars and military rifles, the company gradually switched over to the production of the components of telegraph and telephone equipment, equipment for railway. Bought it, scoped it, fired a few casual rounds and stored it.