Does any of you hav a link where I can find information about old Brnos. Like Brno 500, ZG 47?

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375HH,

I have the link for Brno rifles
http://www.zbrojovka.com/a_arms.htm

e-mail
zbrojovka.brno@zbrojovka.com

I think through this e-mail you can have all details on old Brno rifle (I hope for you)

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Alf
You have done some god work!
I have received some links but there was not so many pictures.
I have been told that the old Brno has integrated peepsight. Does anyone have a picture?
What models have that peepsight

http://www.conknet.com/mrj/Czech/Czech.htm

German WWII Rifle Ordnance Codes

http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/4653/vz24.htm

http://www.samcoglobal.com/rifles.html

http://www.flyinglead.com/worldofczs/czrifles.shtml

375H&H,

I have examined BRNO 600 series rifles with the pop-up peep sight, but I don't have any dates or serial numbers of rifles so equipped. My BRNO 602 does not have this sight, and I bought it new in 1994 IIRC.

jim dodd

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Are they any god? These sights?

The pop-up peep sight was built into the integral base of the rear scope mount. There is a button on the right side of the base that you push to have the sight pop-up.

I once fired a .460 G&A on a BRNO 602 action with this pop-up sight at a gong at 100 yards -- no trouble hitting the gong standing. I would say they were not just good, they were great! They were also adjustable for windage and elevation.

jim dodd

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"if you are to busy to
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I currently own 10 ZG-47's and have owned another 5. Assuming approximately 20,000 were made and based on the serial numbers and dates on those I have owned, I estimate that most were made in 1956, many in 1962, almost all the rest (20% or so) between 1956 and 1962. One 270Win I have was built in 1950 (2 digit serial number). I have observed 2 barrel lengths, polished and matte-finished receivers, 3 checkering patterns and 4 stock configurations. All mine have single triggers but double sets were supposedly available. I believe the overall finish and quality is somewhat better on the 21H & 22F types but ZG's are my favorite Mauser-type mass produced sporting rifles, although commercial FN's and pre-64 M-70's are nice too. I guess one should also include original Oberndorf Mausers.

There is a lot knowing out there. Thanks!
Which models have pop-up sight?
Does Brno have different action length?

375 H&H,

BRNO models 600, 601 and 602 were of different lengths. I believe that all three lengths had the pop-up peep sight. I have shot a 602 so equipped, and have photos of the shorter actions showing the peep sight.

jim dodd

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Thanks for your answers!
What action length is the longest?
Does any one have measures of these actions?
Which action is the best for ex 308. 30-06 and 375H&H
How accurate are these rifles?
I am starting to feel that I have to bye one�..

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[This message has been edited by 375HH (edited 02-18-2002).]

The ZKK-602 is the long magnum version (375, 416, 505, etc.), the 600 is the standard length (30-06, etc.) and the 601 is the shorter length (243, 308, 223). I don't know why they put the 458 in the 602's. I have owned rifles of each version. I particularly liked my 223 and my 375. My 270 had an outstanding piece of wood but the wood was fairly plain and soft on the other two. I like the 600 series Brnos better than the current 500 series.

Alf,
I will e mail you up the serial numbers from my batch of ZKW465 Hornets. I also have an old Brno catalog that you can use when the time comes.
When do you come to Dallas??