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Hi all,
Keen to share a rifle I’ve owned for a short time now. I had been looking for one of these model 1’s for a while but hadn’t found one in the right condition until recently. I threw a Leupold on it and it has been a great shooter. I’m still finding the ammo it ‘likes’ but so far more than acceptable hunting accuracy.
Bore is 9/10, pretty good.
I’m looking for a front sight hood and 3/4 inch leather sling for it … so PM me if you have anything that fits the bill.
Very nice. Those tikka rings are great. Could even go optilocks if you’re feeling fancy. I’m looking to put a gloss M8 or FX2 4x Leupold on my model 2. The older Brnos shoot well with Winchester 42MAX power point subs. In my experience anyway (sub MOA 10 shot groups at 100m).
Nice to see you did the same as me - used a suitably proportioned scope that didn't require the removal, and subsequent loss of the rear sight.
I looked for a long while before I got mine with most rifles being in poor nick and lots missing the rear sight. And the sellers wanted a ridiculous price out of proportion to the rifle's poor condition.
My foresight protector was non BRNO and didn't really fit and annoyed me. I got a perfect condition replacement along with other spares from a guy on Ebay. He seems to have gone now.
On all my Brno .22 rifles I put steel Ruger rings. It only takes a few minutes to alter the rings and they look really classy.
Beautiful little rifles. I had a 1951 Model 1 in walnut deluxe. They came in three different stock options; beech, walnut and walnut with checkered pistol grip. There is an online shop in Oz that sells old Brno parts but can't remember the name.
@Apocalypticaman Congrats they are beautiful handling little bits of Kit ,that l have not found a modern one that come close ,l love shooting running bunnies with mine .
I have a small collection of the early DLX Brno's & Sako's, as they are what l grew up learning to shoot with my Old Mans & Uncles etc in the 80's . They all get used ,never believed in Safe Queens of any sort .
A couple of Brno model ones 's & fives are still my favorite 22's over Model 2's l have & get used nearly weekly, still collecting Bunnies for dog tucker .Those posts l put up a few days back about spotlighting on my neighbors were all shot with Fifties Brno ones & my Five ,they clock up centuries often the Brno Model 1 at top & my old favorite model 5 l have owned for over 37 yrs.
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I have no idea what is available now in the latest Ammo Apocalypse as the Farm is too far out to stuff around running around "shopping" l always just brought 5000 case loads min of 22 ammo that shot well in my rifles . If you can maybe try one of these lot & see how it shoots ,make sure to let us all know as this is exactly the type of info that should be shared more often, instead of Secret Squirrel BS .
I have a range on my Farm & a couple of years back did a ammo test across all my 14 Brno's ,results were winner was RWS Subsonic HP - that do 10 shot groups under 1/2 MOA in 8 of them & Sellier & Bellot HV HP under 0.62" at Fifty in several of the Brno model 1,2 & 5's l use. RWS Club shoots just under - 0.400"in my favorite Model 5 & slightly bigger in my old Number 1 & 3 Mod 2's .
Have you used them? They don't appear to ship out of Australia?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pauli
Well done , they are incredible shooters , the Model 1 trigger isn’t the best but if you use it enough you get used to it , mine shots best with CCI subs but I have never tried RWS
@Lucky These early Brno's have a easy trigger to work on ,from memory up to 1950 they had the "non Adjustable " & after the new trigger design with "adjustment " screw. IMO even these early ones when simply shimmed are a much nicer trigger than most modern rifles after they are worked ,but they still do have a bit of over travel. I have never owned a rifle that did not require trigger work to get around lawyers standards to reach its true potential .
There should be easily found instructions on doing them on any rimfire site ,if you want a squiz & can not find one let us know as l have a good instruction article saved somewhere & l will dig it up for you . :thumbsup:
Correct - I just received an email response and they’re not permitted to export sadlyQuote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
@bunji , yeah wouldn’t mind having a look at that article , mines a 53 from memory , 2 stage trigger
I would also be quite keen - thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Lucky
I have a model 2 made in 1953,shoots and carry’s like a dream,3-9 Swarovski on top in tikka rings( might try the ruger ring mod though as I have a spare set)when I’m not using the open sights..will never part with it and luckily for me my son prefers the 10/22 with red dot.
No worries l will have a look ,l have to sit up for a call from a mate in the US tonight so l will look then , although l think the article l saved was more for the earlier ones that l have more interest in, but it was years ago so might do both & l can just not remember . :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucky
@Apocalypticaman & @Lucky as l thought l only kept the article on the Pre 1950 Model 1 & 5's that l like ,but if you go through the links it has fix for the later models ,l will link a couple of them & then the multi link to all things Brno on RC. Hope it helps :thumbsup:
Adjusting the Non-Adjustable Brno Model 1 Trigger
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forum...d.php?t=419463
Brno Model 1- easy trigger tune.
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forum...d.php?t=394265
Brno Model 1 and 3 with Poor Man’s Trigger Job
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forum...d.php?t=389669
Trigger Pictures: Brno #1/3 vs CZ 452's and Brno Model #2/4/5's
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forum...d.php?t=161209
My last Brno post, EVER !!! ....
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forum...d.php?t=184522
The CZ & BRNO Info Thread
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forum...d.php?t=333700
Yes. I had the front sight hood sent to my son's NSW address and then he sent it to NZ.Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
I wasn't in a hurry...
Great idea …..Quote:
Originally Posted by Pauli
My BRNO No 2 story.
After a lot of searching over a couple of years my No 1 eventually came sadly from a friend's estate.
I'm sure he would have been happy though for me to have it.
Mine's condition overall was very good, better than anything Tardme peddlers were trying to sell for a grand and up. That bubble seems to have burst now.
Two problems with mine -
1/ The butt plate has shrunk and lifted slightly between the two screws. This is a common issue. Replacements for these are very rare worldwide. There was a Yank making very good replacements but he doesn't reply to emails. Model 2s etc no problem. I'm still looking.
2/ The other problem was the 2 stage trigger. If the first stage was taken up and the shot not taken the trigger would not return to the starting point. This can sometimes be caused by attempts to lighten the trigger spring too much. In my case I could see a very very small depression on the sear surface. I carefully polished it out but the trigger still wasn't 100%.
I then found a guy called jojo_svk selling BRNO parts on Ebay. (He was also active on Rimfirecental at the time.) He is in Slovakia. I thought yeah right. Then desperation set in I thought let's try him. Well, he had an unbelievable range of spares virtually all new. IIRC the only used parts were bolt bodies.
Although I didn't need most of them but because they were available, I ordered a firing pin, a mainspring, a cocking piece, a trigger, bottom metal and 2 butt plate screws and of course a fore-sight protector.
The order arrived pretty quickly (why does it sometimes take forever for stuff from USA) and the shipping cost was very reasonable.
The 2 screws however were missing (something like 2-3 dollars US) from the order. I was going to let it go as I'd only ordered the screws in case I had difficulty removing the old ones should I ever get a replacement butt plate. I reconsidered and politely informed jojo-svk. He replied overnight, was very apologetic, and said that he’d already sent off the screws, shipping at his cost. The package duly arrived and to my surprise he’d sent 2 sets of all the rifle’s screws not just those for the butt plate.
I asked him about replacement butt plates for the No 1. He said he couldn’t help but received many enquiries for them.
My trigger is now superb. Original problem solved.
I also now have spare parts should I pick up another No 1.
Overall a great experience with jojo-svk.
Shit, No1 not No 2 although I'm keeping my eye out for a pre 67-68 No 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
I had the same issue with a Model 1 and 1957 Model 2. What I think happened (in my particular case) was the butt wood had swelled rather than the butt plate shrinking. The butt plates appear to be made of some type of very hard plastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
I have the same issue with the butt plate. My thinking was, if it ever got cracked or damaged I’d get a metal but plate made specifically for it by a good gunsmith.Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
It would certainly be worth doing IMO
You can all go sit in the naughty corner. Two pages in on a hunting forum and no one mentions the Ploughed paddock in the back ground!.
I know they are nice rifles but come on people those hogs are just taking the piss.:thumbsup:
PS I did see the house as well.
I am not sure that Model 1 butt plates shrinking is correct - my understanding is that the butt plates were always small relative to the stock size. From a BRNO collector's perspective, having a Model 1 butt plate the same size as the stock is the first sign the stock has been sanded down/fiddled with. Regardless; if you have a Model 1 with a small butt plate, you should be happy with it!
I agree with @huntsikaQuote:
Originally Posted by huntsika
Quote Originally Posted by Pauli View Post
https://www.rebelgunworks.com.au/col...ont-sight-hood
Had the same issue recently. If you have friends / family in Oz get them to send it to them and forward it onto you here. That's what I did, no issues.
Might be a stupid question but I have a steel front sight cover for a CZ 527 .222 at home if it fits or is suitable.
Got a sling you can have free
Try this;Quote:
Originally Posted by bunji
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forum...d.php?t=419463
Might even try it on mine
After looking for a Brno model 2 that was in good nick, by chance i was able to get this 1952 model 1. Yet to take it out to the range but if it shoots well I am keen to replace the existing scope.
To the experts out there, can you recommend a suitable variable scope suitable with decent eye relief that will fit existing rings and not require removal of rear sights...if thats possible.
Thanks in advance
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I don’t see how you get a decent cheek weld with the scope that high,I removed the rear sight from my model 2 and used lowest rings possible with a swaro 3-9 when I had a scope mounted,I prefer the peep sights I have on it these days to be honest,Carry’s a lot better,nicer balance than when the scope was on it.
Ok , I have an older model 2-7 lupy , they fit perfect on a Model 1 , and Hilver steel rings if you can find some they are nice , have a look at premium optics in Australia, he sells old rings and scopes
Some interesting markings there around the date stamps
A 2.5-8vx3 would go well on it as well
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this is what i have been told:
" At some point, "NOT ENGLISH MADE" was stamped on any firearm imported into England that was not made there...."
"..Just comparing the English proof marks with my book, it would appear that it was proofed in the London proof house as apposed to Birmingham. The crown over V is the inspection mark applied after the final proof. The other mark under the crown is the main or final proof mark and the NP is the Smokeless Powder Proof mark.". .
..so as part of its OE is was in UK ... love to know under what circumstances it came down under
