Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Czechoslovakian over-and-under combination gun for a penny-start auction; this is the Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ), BRNO Arms Model ZH-304!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ), BRNO Arms
Model: ZH-304
Serial: 302395
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered & 7x57R
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 ½"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Blade on Ramped Base Front with Fixed Notch Rear and Installed Weaver V4.5 A Scope
Stock/Grips: Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm with Skipline Checkering
Action: Over-and-Under Combination Gun
Markings: Standard / The sides of the frame are factory decorated with open scroll and game scenes, featuring a pheasant on the right and a deer on the left.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The CZ/Brno ZH304 is a classic European combination hunting gun built on the Zbrojovka Brno tradition of rugged, utilitarian break-action designs—basically an over/under combination that pairs a rifled barrel (commonly chambered in cartridges such as 7×57R or other medium-bore rounds) above a 12-gauge smoothbore. Mechanically, the ZH series uses a strong bascule/underlever action with stout locking surfaces and a “cock-on-open” hammer-fired arrangement in many examples, and Brno/CZ offered a surprising range of barrel sets and chamberings so the same receiver could be fitted with multiple barrels for different roles (rifle/shotgun, two-rifle, or two-shotgun configurations). That modularity made the ZH304 attractive to hunters who wanted one gun to handle both close-range shots with shot and longer, aimed rifle work without carrying two full-size firearms. Finish and fit tended to be workmanlike rather than showy: walnut stocks with conventional checkering and modest engraving on the action are the norm, while factory sights or drilled-and-tapped tops for scope mounting are common on many examples. In the field, the ZH304 earns a reputation as a capable, practical tool with a few predictable caveats. Owners praise its versatility, the solidity of the action, and the convenience of swapping barrel sets, but also note that combination guns by design must accept compromises: weight and balance shift noticeably between barrel sets; barrel regulation between the rifle and shotgun tubes can be inconsistent and often needs individual testing or gunsmith tuning; and the trigger and internals are relatively intricate compared with simple single-purpose doubles, which makes disassembly and repair fiddly for non-specialists. Because many surviving ZH304s were intended for active hunting use rather than display, check the bores (rifled and smooth), the hinge and locking faces for wear, the extractor/ejector operation, and the condition of any removable barrel set lugs or retaining hardware when evaluating a candidate. Collectors and practical hunters value well-maintained ZH304s for their combination capability and Brno pedigree, but prospective buyers should expect to either accept the model’s mechanical complexity or budget for a gunsmith familiar with Brno/CZ combination actions.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: ZH-304
Serial: 302395
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered & 7x57R
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 ½"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Blade on Ramped Base Front with Fixed Notch Rear and Installed Weaver V4.5 A Scope
Stock/Grips: Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm with Skipline Checkering
Action: Over-and-Under Combination Gun
Markings: Standard / The sides of the frame are factory decorated with open scroll and game scenes, featuring a pheasant on the right and a deer on the left.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The CZ/Brno ZH304 is a classic European combination hunting gun built on the Zbrojovka Brno tradition of rugged, utilitarian break-action designs—basically an over/under combination that pairs a rifled barrel (commonly chambered in cartridges such as 7×57R or other medium-bore rounds) above a 12-gauge smoothbore. Mechanically, the ZH series uses a strong bascule/underlever action with stout locking surfaces and a “cock-on-open” hammer-fired arrangement in many examples, and Brno/CZ offered a surprising range of barrel sets and chamberings so the same receiver could be fitted with multiple barrels for different roles (rifle/shotgun, two-rifle, or two-shotgun configurations). That modularity made the ZH304 attractive to hunters who wanted one gun to handle both close-range shots with shot and longer, aimed rifle work without carrying two full-size firearms. Finish and fit tended to be workmanlike rather than showy: walnut stocks with conventional checkering and modest engraving on the action are the norm, while factory sights or drilled-and-tapped tops for scope mounting are common on many examples. In the field, the ZH304 earns a reputation as a capable, practical tool with a few predictable caveats. Owners praise its versatility, the solidity of the action, and the convenience of swapping barrel sets, but also note that combination guns by design must accept compromises: weight and balance shift noticeably between barrel sets; barrel regulation between the rifle and shotgun tubes can be inconsistent and often needs individual testing or gunsmith tuning; and the trigger and internals are relatively intricate compared with simple single-purpose doubles, which makes disassembly and repair fiddly for non-specialists. Because many surviving ZH304s were intended for active hunting use rather than display, check the bores (rifled and smooth), the hinge and locking faces for wear, the extractor/ejector operation, and the condition of any removable barrel set lugs or retaining hardware when evaluating a candidate. Collectors and practical hunters value well-maintained ZH304s for their combination capability and Brno pedigree, but prospective buyers should expect to either accept the model’s mechanical complexity or budget for a gunsmith familiar with Brno/CZ combination actions.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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