Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this rimfire bolt-action rifle from a line of rifles considered a peak in innovation and workmanship from the 50s for a penny-start auction; this is the CZ Brno Model 1!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ceskoslovenská Zbrojovka Brno
Model: Mod. 1
Serial: 63942
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade on Ramped Base Front with Wide Scan Hood and Adjustable Folding 3-Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Oil-Finished Hardwood Stock with Schnabel Forearm
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The history of the BRNO factory and its transformation into a globally respected firearms brand is deeply interwoven with the political and industrial shifts of the 20th century. Originally established in 1919 as Ceskoslovenská Zbrojovka Brno, the factory's early focus was on producing Mauser rifles and some handguns. By 1923, handgun manufacturing largely shifted to Strakonice, leaving Brno to focus primarily on long guns. The establishment of a new factory branch—Ceská Zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB)—in 1936 marked a significant expansion. However, with the outbreak of World War II and the occupation of Czechoslovakia, German forces commandeered the Czech arms industry. Under German direction, BRNO began designing rimfire rifles intended as military trainers, laying the foundation for a legacy of accurate and durable small-caliber firearms.
Model: Mod. 1
Serial: 63942
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade on Ramped Base Front with Wide Scan Hood and Adjustable Folding 3-Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Oil-Finished Hardwood Stock with Schnabel Forearm
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The history of the BRNO factory and its transformation into a globally respected firearms brand is deeply interwoven with the political and industrial shifts of the 20th century. Originally established in 1919 as Ceskoslovenská Zbrojovka Brno, the factory's early focus was on producing Mauser rifles and some handguns. By 1923, handgun manufacturing largely shifted to Strakonice, leaving Brno to focus primarily on long guns. The establishment of a new factory branch—Ceská Zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB)—in 1936 marked a significant expansion. However, with the outbreak of World War II and the occupation of Czechoslovakia, German forces commandeered the Czech arms industry. Under German direction, BRNO began designing rimfire rifles intended as military trainers, laying the foundation for a legacy of accurate and durable small-caliber firearms.
After the war, the Czech arms industry resumed local control, but a government directive required all Czech-made guns to be branded with the BRNO name for marketing consistency—regardless of the actual factory of origin. This decision, while beneficial for brand recognition, has led to considerable confusion among modern collectors and shooters trying to trace their firearm’s true place of manufacture. By the 1970s, all firearms production had moved from the original Brno facility to CZUB, while the Brno factory shifted to non-firearm production. Following the fall of communism, the decentralization of Czech industry allowed CZUB to become a private entity by 1992, eventually leading to the re-emergence of the BRNO brand under its ownership in 2007. The BRNO rimfire rifles, especially the Model 1—developed in the final years of WWII—are especially prized by collectors. Designed by the Koucky brothers and Malek, the Model 1 (also known as the ZKM 451) became a hallmark of precision rimfire craftsmanship. With around 170,000 produced, its variants and enigmatic TGF-marked examples reflect the complex and storied evolution of one of Europe’s most respected gunmakers.
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.
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.
Shipping Details
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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.
Additional Details
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