alberta boy
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I've been using the same Model 2 for over 40 years . Probably one of the most reliable rifles I've ever owned . It'll go to my grandson when I go for a dirt nap .
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The old Bruno 22lr
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only 1982.welshwarrior
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Got two mod 2e one was my grandfather’s and did a lot of work on the farm not well looked after but still shoots straight for me. I had a Model 4 target rifle version until 10 years ago wish I’d never sold it was not as sexy looking as the FWB that replaced it but just as accurate and at least a 5th of the price.
There's a left handed one coming up in the auctions at the end of Jan. Well, it's a 452 but hey-ho.
CZ452LH
£120 at the moment with scope and mod.
Still got (& use) my BRNO Model 2. Has been shortened but absolutely no effect on accuracy & still shoots well. Had to replace the trigger sear a couple of years back as it was badly worn & also fitted a ‘Rimfire Magic’ spring kit which massively improved the trigger pull. Does exactly what I need it to & no intention of getting rid
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markyw
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I have a 1957 model 1 wearing BRNO target sights, a 1957 model 2 with standard open sights and a short, varmint barrelled and scoped 1971 model 2 I use as my 'truck gun' when on the farm. All pleasant to shoot and accurate. All triggers improved with the Rimfire Magic trigger kits
Regards
Mark
Regards
Mark
Whitefront
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l have have "BRNO no 2" .22 lr that I bought years ago. It's a splendid little rifle, but has a 24 inch barrel and I am considering applying for a 1-for-1 variation to swap it for something with a shorter barrel.
Now, it has always been listed on my successive FACs as a "BRNO, bolt action, serial no..... ". But the action is actually engraved: " CZ 452-2E ZKM" with the serial number as per FAC. Ie the letters "BRNO" do not feature on the metal, only on my FAC.
In due course, I may potentially have to explain to an FEO with no knowledge of the history of BRNO/CZ why what my FAC lists as a "BRNO" is actually marked in metal as a "CZ". If so, what is the correct factual explanation? What would the best identifying description of the rifle be?
Now, it has always been listed on my successive FACs as a "BRNO, bolt action, serial no..... ". But the action is actually engraved: " CZ 452-2E ZKM" with the serial number as per FAC. Ie the letters "BRNO" do not feature on the metal, only on my FAC.
In due course, I may potentially have to explain to an FEO with no knowledge of the history of BRNO/CZ why what my FAC lists as a "BRNO" is actually marked in metal as a "CZ". If so, what is the correct factual explanation? What would the best identifying description of the rifle be?
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Smellydog
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One shouldn't dry fire anything in my opinion but there is nothing especially special about the mantra "never dry fire a rimfire"!
Not unless that is there is something wrong about firing pin protrusion and it impacts on the breech face.
If that is apparent punctured case rims are a possibility and gas leakage.
The pin should never come into contact with the breech period.
Not unless that is there is something wrong about firing pin protrusion and it impacts on the breech face.
If that is apparent punctured case rims are a possibility and gas leakage.
The pin should never come into contact with the breech period.
My Daughter's .222 was printed as "BRNO" on her FAC, despite being stamped "CZ", simply because it was entered that way on her FAC by the person she acquired it from.
At her next renewal, she put BRNO/CZ on the form when listing that rifle.
It hasn't caused any issues.
Lloyd90
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Ruined one I got from my old man by shortening the barrel.
I cut mine down to about 16”, was lovely with a PH long thin moderator but I then missed the iron sights (which you could use with the PH mod as it was so thin).
Regretted cutting it down. Was a good training rifle.
I believe it was manufactured in the 60's and purchased by me c1983:
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nightwatchman
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I have a Brno 452e that I bought new in the eighties with a lovely grained stock I also have a Parker hale mod used mainly for a bit of target shooting now.
Which auctions?
Skietindiekop
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I have had my 1974 vintage one for nearly 30 years now. It will be the very last one I would sell. Short, light and very accurate with the benefit that no matter how old and weak I become, it is so easy to handle even compared to the air rifle
@The Singing Stalker Wilson 55 firearms lot 522 is one. Don't know if it was the one originally mentioned.
David.
Follow the link in the post.
Yeah, didn’t realise it was a link, silly me.
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