October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/2/2018
Generally regarded as one of the highest quality rifles made by BRNO, this rifle was made in 1962. This fine rifle has 24" barrel with BRNO markings and caliber on top, fitted with one standing leaf rear and silver bead front in sleeved-on ramp. Nicely machined solid side wall double square type action with integral scope mounts, is marked "BRNO MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA". Bolt with turned down handle and pear-shaped knob has special shroud incorporating safety mechanism. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate with release in trigger guard bow. Plain European walnut pistol grip stock with schnabeled forend tip and checkering at grip and forend, measures 13 - 3/4" over ribbed composition buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain approximately 90% original blue. Stock retains most of its original finish with many marks and dings. Original buttplate has shrunken considerably, as is usual for guns of this vintage and maker. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Only about 20,000 of these great rifles were made, very few in this caliber, suitable for most African big game. MGM24