.22 Brno

[racer132]

Hi all,

Just picked up a cheap Brno mk1 rfle, it shoots great but would like to change the stock for a plastic / fiberglass item. Anyone know whats available if anything ?

Rgds

Dave

[macca]

Hi Dave,

If is marked BRNO and is a model 1 then you have probably the best brno/cz made. Out here model 1 brno's are prized above all others as the metal work is far superior to the current guns. It should have a date stamp on the left hand side of the barrel just in front of the receiver, mine is dated 1950 and still shoots subhalf inch groups at 50m off the bench. The magazine well/trigger guard is different to current models .It has a longer trigger guard/magazine well plate as well as a curved section that the currnent cz's dont. If it is a model 1 or an early model 2 then you should find a ball bearing at the root of the bolt handle. Doubt if you will find a plastic (yuk) stock for it.Do the wood one up - strip with paint stripper, gently rub back, steam out any dings and refinish with red root oil.

Cheers

[racer132]

Hi Dave,

If is marked BRNO and is a model 1 then you have probably the best brno/cz made. Out here model 1 brno's are prized above all others as the metal work is far superior to the current guns. It should have a date stamp on the left hand side of the barrel just in front of the receiver, mine is dated 1950 and still shoots subhalf inch groups at 50m off the bench. The magazine well/trigger guard is different to current models .It has a longer trigger guard/magazine well plate as well as a curved section that the currnent cz's dont. If it is a model 1 or an early model 2 then you should find a ball bearing at the root of the bolt handle. Doubt if you will find a plastic (yuk) stock for it.Do the wood one up - strip with paint stripper, gently rub back, steam out any dings and refinish with red root oil.

Cheers

 

Hi Macca,

Thanks for the reply, its stamped on the left side of barrel BRNO MK1 .22 cal LONG RIFLE Where the barrel meets the receiver are what look like proof marks and the number 52. It came with two all steel magazines a 5 and a 10 shot, and there is an extended magazine catch fitted. The barrel has front iron sights and a slide in rear iron sight which is not fitted as there is a Bushnell scope mounted, but was included in the sale along with the original magazine catch.

I think i will see if i can get the stock refinished (im not too good at woodwork)as its not too bad just a few dings and scratches, the rear sling stud is missing though but i presume i can just screw a new one in its place.

[macca]

Hi Macca,

Thanks for the reply, its stamped on the left side of barrel BRNO MK1 .22 cal LONG RIFLE Where the barrel meets the receiver are what look like proof marks and the number 52. It came with two all steel magazines a 5 and a 10 shot, and there is an extended magazine catch fitted. The barrel has front iron sights and a slide in rear iron sight which is not fitted as there is a Bushnell scope mounted, but was included in the sale along with the original magazine catch.

I think i will see if i can get the stock refinished (im not too good at woodwork)as its not too bad just a few dings and scratches, the rear sling stud is missing though but i presume i can just screw a new one in its place.

Hi Dave,

Sure looks like a model 1. The curve on the magazine well plate and the position of the safety give it away.The 5 shot mag will feed better than the 10. Out here the steel 5 shot mags are sought after to replace the current plastic things. The 52 indicates it was manufactured in 1952. If you want to improve your trigger I can send pics on how its done - the trigger is not like current ones and I dont think there is a kit available. You have an excellent rifle - look after it and it will give you another 60 years of service.

Cheers Ian