17 September 2024, 13:50
DimeisterBrno ZG-47
Hello,
I have recently acquired a BRNO ZG-47 from 1956 chambered in 8x60S. Sadly, the front sight blade is missing and I would like to shoot it as is, without a scope. Do you have a similar rifle which has the front sight blade? I would like to get some measurements of it so I can get one custom made because I am not really sure I will be able to find a factory made one.
17 September 2024, 23:16
Mauser98The ZG-47 has a push button release for the front sight insert. The same insert will fit Cz550, CZ527 and Brno600 series.
The insert on my ZG-47 is 5.68mm in height.
New England Custom Gun sells front sight inserts. Two fiber-optic styles and one Patridge style
https://www.newenglandcustomgu...cts.php?cat=337&pg=218 September 2024, 11:28
DimeisterThanks for the reply. I knew about NECG, but did not knew the height for the front sight and did not know what to order.
19 September 2024, 19:44
z1rI happen to have a ZG47 8x60S barrel somewhere in the shop. When I find it, I can measure the height.
24 September 2024, 22:42
DimeisterCheers mate, much appreciated. I did order two front sights made by CZ for the CZ550 (I heard they work for the ZG47 as well) , a number #9 and #12. Maybe one of those two will be the "one", but I don't want to get my hopes up.
03 October 2024, 18:10
z1rFinally found my barrel. The sight blade measures approximately .126" from the top of the blade to the base.
03 October 2024, 22:27
DimeisterThank you very much! Given this measurements, I might have to file them down a bit, but I still have to go to the range to try them out.