BRNO Model 2

The History of Brno

The history of the Brno company or Czechoslovak Armory (Československá zbrojovka) as it was known prior to WWI, began in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, formerly known as Czechoslovakia. In 1918, the Brno Rifles factory was established. Before 1918, Brno Plant was an arsenal located in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Brno started producing Mauser 98 rifles in 1920 after buying excess weapons and equipment from Mauser-Oberndorf. These Brno-produced Mausers had a 98/22 designation stamped onto the receivers marking the year of production.

In the period between WWI and WWII, Brno collaborated with the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, England to develop a well-known Bren light machine gun. They produced weapons for the Czechoslovakian and German armies during World War II. After the war, the company was nationalized by the Czechoslovakian government and renamed Zbrojovka Brno. While it was under socialist control until 1989, it switched to the production of sporting weapons which quickly gained a reputation for their reliability. For some time, the company also produced light artillery and several other products such as tractors, typewriters, and early computers.

During the years they presented numerous models of weaponry such as the ZB vz. 26 light machine gun, ZB-50 heavy machine gun, the MG34, several bolt action rifles, ZKM and ZH series, ZKR 551 handgun etc.

The company was privatized in 1990, just three years before Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Zbrojovka Brno was acquired by Česká zbrojovka (CZ) in 2008. With the new ownership, they agreed to a longer lease, which allows the business to continue production in rented facilities. They still make high-end products for hunting and competition, including pistols, single-shot and double rifles, combination rifles, as well as over/under shotguns.

Brno Model 2 Rifle Review

Brno Model 2 is a small-bore bolt action rifle introduced by Zbrojovka Brno in 1953 and manufactured until 2011. When the CZ took over production, it was renamed CZ 452. Apart from some minor design changes, the rifle remained the same, retaining most of the original parts making them interchangeable between the two models. The most significant change was the difference in the dovetail width which was 11 mm for most CZ 452s and 16.5 mm for most Brno 2 models. However, some of the early models could require dedicated Brno mounts since they were equipped with non-standard dovetail rails.

The rifle comes with a removable box magazine that can hold five rounds, although 10-, 15- or 25-round aftermarket magazines are also available. Magazines can be used interchangeably with rifle’s more contemporary versions because the design has remained mostly unaltered over time. Early models had factory preset, non-adjustable triggers whereas newer versions come with a pull-weight adjustable trigger.

There is a military-style tangent sight preinstalled on the carbon steel barrel. The two-position safety lever is placed on the rear right side of the bolt and comes with a red dot indicator. The controlled feed bolt has dual extractors and two locking lugs. By pressing the trigger and pulling the bolt rearwards simultaneously, the bolt is easily removed from the action housing. The final two digits imprinted into the left side of the receiver are typically a simple way to determine the year of manufacturing.

Brno Model 2

Figure 1: Brno Model 2, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/late-brno-model-2.1240037/#post-12601039)

Brno Model 2 Calibers

The rifle is chambered for the following calibers:

.22 LR

Most Brno Model 2 come with milled 16.5 mm flat dovetail at the top of the receiver which are suitable for installing scope mounts. Due to the long production period of the rifle, there is a chance that your rifle comes with a different dovetail width. We kindly ask you to double-check the dovetail on your rifle and contact us at [email protected] before purchasing scope mounts.

The receiver of Brno Model 2

Figure 2: The receiver of Brno Model 2, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/brno-rifles/brno---model-2----22-lr.cfm?gun_id=101232939#lg-9)

The mounting surface of Brno Model 2

A: /

B: /

C: /

D: 16.5 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: /

R1: Prisma 16.5/60°

R2: Prisma 16.5/60°

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Model 2

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Model 2

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Brno Model 2 are the following:

All rifles featuring 16.5 mm flat top dovetail

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Model 2

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifle must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Brno Model 2 are the following:

All rifles featuring 16.5 mm flat top dovetail

Best Scope Mounts for Brno Model 2

Fixed Scope Mounts for Brno Model 2

These Rusan Roll-off Rings are a suitable solution for your Brno Model 2 Rifle. They are made of high-quality steel and come with a ten-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Brno Model 2

If you are looking for a detachable repeatable scope mount, you might consider purchasing this pivot mount manufactured by the Croatian company Rusan.

Picatinny Rails for Brno Model 2

There are several options available for converting the dovetail mounting surface to Picatinny. We recommend this Picatinny rail made by the German company MAK, being a reliable and affordable option. The recoil stopper on the mount must be removed prior to installation. Due to the mild recoil of .22 LR caliber, the mount can be used perfectly fine without a recoil stopper.

Please be aware that your rifle may arrive with a varied dovetail width given the long production period of the weapon. Before buying scope mounts, we kindly ask that you double-check the dovetail on your rifle and get in touch with us at [email protected].

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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BRNO Model 2

The History of Brno

Brno Model 2 Rifle Review

Brno Model 2 Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Model 2

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Model 2

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Model 2

Best Scope Mounts for Brno Model 2

Fixed Scope Mounts for Brno Model 2

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