That is a supremely informative article. Zbrojovka built cars and light commercial vehicles with two-stroke engines. Please send us an e-mail at: info@silahreport.com. from a Brno, CZ native! 98/22, also a Czech-designed derivative of the Gewehr 98. A CZ BRNO ZKM 611A semi-auto rifle in .22 WMR caliber. http://www.zbrojovka-brno.cz/en/pages/341-history-of-the-company.aspx, Documents and clippings about Zbrojovka Brno, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zbrojovka_Brno&oldid=1007533061, Firearm manufacturers of the Czech Republic, Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1918, Manufacturing companies of the Czech Republic, Motor vehicle manufacturers of Czechoslovakia, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 February 2021, at 17:04. The exact reason for preferring Brno over its rivals is not known, but one can speculate that those in charge of the Iranian army, or maybe Reza Shah himself, tried to avoid dependence of Iran to either of the two neighboring powers. [2] Throughout the Cold War ČZUB manufactured a wide variety of military small arms including the Sa vz. and post-war Zbrojovka Brno, n.p. Paul. The 22.5 hectare premises in Brno were auctioned at the end of January 2008 for 707 million CZK (30 million US Dollars, 24 million GBP) by the Slovak holding company J&T. was a maker of small arms, light artillery, and motor vehicles in Brno, Czechoslovakia. The high-quality products of Zbrojovka Brno s.r.o. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our, This article was written almost a decade ago, These images were collected and published on an Iranian website Parsine, Small Arms of the Iranian Movie: "Damascus Time", Palestinian Factions Hold Joint 'Tough Corner' Maneuvers in Gaza, Scarce Spanish STAR Submachine Gun In The Pak-Afghan Region. When Dadshah rebelled against the shah’s government in Baluchistan in the 1950s, people said that his wife, Bibi Khatoon, who accompanied him in the mountains, at one occasion, took her Brno and shot a bullet right into the barrel of the gun of a poor gendarme who was aiming at her over a long distance. Markings on the top of the receiver: CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA BRNO Novinky do vašeho e-mailu. Ltd. except when noted otherwise. For people of my generation Persian Mauser, or Brno, brings back many bittersweet memories. CZECH ZBROJOVKA BRNO MODEL VZ24 8mm RIFLE for auction. After the Second World War the company concentrated its vehicle manufacturing on tractors. This article was written almost a decade ago and he has very generously allowed Silah Report to republish it with express permission from himself. It was developed from the German Mauser Gewehr 98 line, and features a very similar bolt design. It can be seen in the pictures of soldiers attacking the house of Dr. Mossageq on the fateful day of 19 August 1953 (the infamous day of the US-British coup). There are many stories of the gun’s accuracy among the tribes. Brno, ČR / Luxembourg, 27th January 2020. A Pahlavi crown, lion and sun crest appears near the feeding ring, as an inscription in Persian (in Nasta’liq script) on the side of its magazine giving the model and the factory name, which was in Brno. In 1944, the factory was severely damaged in the bombing of Brno. On 8 August 2006, the last employees were made redundant. A different news source, but this shows a handgun being held by an imam leading the Khutbah. 2. On January 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia separated into the Czech Republic and Slovakia as they are known today. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. [3] This was succeeded in 1926 by the Z 18, which was a two-door sedan powered by a two-cylinder, 1005 cc engine producing 18 horsepower (13 kW). I inherited a CESKOSLOVENSKA-ZBROJOVKA-BRNO 30-06 bolt action from my father in 2013. CZ produced two versions for Iran, a lo… CESKOSLOVENSKA ZBROJOVKA BRNO VZ-24 Description: We are offering a really nice and clean BRNO VZ-24 rifle in 7.92x57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser or 8x57 JS) The wood on this rifle is very good with minimal marks for its age. And probably the tribal chieftains, or Khans, did get shipments from foreign sources, to be distributed among their savars (mounted fighters). NOVÉ PRODUKTY PRO ROK 2021 22. Besides the rebels, the Islamic government too had a use for Brno: It was, and is, used in official Friday prayer ceremonies. There has been a close association between Brno and CZ (Ceska Zbrojovka) for many years. During the 1979 revolution, the gun reappeared in the hands of the revolutionaries and tribesmen, who never abandoned their Brnos. On the left side by the magazine feed it has these markings "Police JNI REDITELSTVI V BRNE. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. At the end of World War I, and as a result of the Versailles treaty arms ban, Germany no longer produced these rifles, but an almost exact copy was in production in Czechoslovakia. Besides, the Brno and it’s Mauser original were considered to be the best military rifle of its day. A deserter is taken to military service in a Gilan village, circa 1955. The Mauser rifle was selected for the Iranian Army during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi, however Iran never ordered any from Germany instead preferring the Czechoslovak variant. The rifles made in Brno, the Czechoslovakian model, are known as VZ24 (for Vzor24, or Model 24 in the Czech language) and had the word Brno imprinted on them. I have more mags but they'll cost an extra $150 each. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the Seller before bidding. You see it in the old newspaper pictures of battles, ceremonies, riots and executions. For many years Brno was the standard personal weapon of the Iranian armed forces, until it was replaced by the more modern, semi-automatic, American Garand M1, and later by the German Heckler & Koch G3. B r n o - Fotbalový klub FC Zbrojovka Brno potvrzuje přesun trojice hráčů do týmu druholigového nováčka FK Blansko. Officially, the Mauser rifle was selected for the Iranian army during Reza Shah’s time. From then on the name, Brno was used by Iranians to refer to this rifle. Kiwi.com moves into Brno’s former Zbrojovka industrial complex. He is quite fond of obscure languages, dangerous locales, and fascinating small arms designs and uses. In concert with other world powers of the day, the Czechs developed their next service rifle on the excellent qualities of the German Mauser series, in particular, the Gewehr 98 of 1898. Soldiers attacking the house of Dr. Mossadiq, Aug. 1953. The rifle was designed in Czechoslovakia shortly after World War I, to replace the Vz. During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, Zbrojovka Brno produced weapons for the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS. In the 1930s, the factory also produced Remington licensed typewriters and Skoda tractors. © Copyright 2020 by Armament Research Services Pty. 2021. Fax: +420 572 655 231 Česká zbrojovka a.s. Svatopluka Čecha 1283 Uherský Brod 688 01 Czech Republic, Europe One was called Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka, or CZ. In 2008, Česká zbrojovka (CZ) a.s. Uherský Brod acquired Zbrojovka Brno and continued making high-­grade single shot and double rifles, combination guns, as well as over/under shotguns for competition … Some official test results are available from antique arms dealers today, featuring signatures of the Brno factory representative, the Iranian in charge, and of course, satisfactory ‘grouping’ or bullet marks. The vz. This product is featured in: Rabbiting with a second-hand CZ BRNO rifle . Exellent condition Brno zkw 465 22 hornet rifle. In 1924–1925 a new factory was built, where cars, engines and other machines were produced in addition to rifles and machine guns. [2] The factory assembled German Gewehr 98 and Austrian Mannlicher M1895 rifles, but later began producing their own. At that time two other rifles were in use and very well known in Iran: the British Lee Enfield and the Russian Mosin Nagant (Noghaan, or Naaghaan, (نوغان- ناغان) in popular parlance in those days). In the 1980s, the company refocused mainly on communication and computing technologies at the expense of weapons production and repair. A version of a well-known Boyer Ahmad song has a refrain that says “Mastom, Mastom, Brno kootah be dastom” (I’m drunk and have a short Brno in my hand). This kit came in a fiber board box to include the launcher, manuals (written in Czechoslovakian), a cleaning kit, green web sling, a canvas type pouch, and a test target. Sold For: $1,280.00 LSB#: 160901RH01 Make: Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka, A.S. (Czechoslovakian Arms Factory Ltd.) located in Brno, Czechoslovakia Model: VZ 24 Serial Number: 8786A3 Year of Manufacture: 1924-1942 Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Markings: There is no visible import mark.The top of the receiver is marked “CESKOSLOVENSKA / ZBROJOVKA … During 1964-1966, the Czech government transferred the production of long guns from Zbrojovka Brno to Ceská Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod (ČZUB). Dr. Yazdi, the Tudeh party leader, after arrest in 1953, surrounded by soldiers with Brnos, Navab-Safavi, the Fadaiian-e Islam leader arrested. The bolt and receiver have matching serial numbers and all parts of the rifle appear to be original. It also made other products and tools, such as typewriters and early computers. The vz. I'm guessing it was a police sniper rifle. The RV-85 is 37 inches in overall length with a barrel that is 19.75 inches. mag. It initially appeared on the website that bears his name, Aaliparsa.com. … A tribesman sharpshooter would settle for nothing less than a Brno. Pre-war Československá zbrojovka, akc.spol. ST., ZBROJOVKA, BRNO, and was chosen, as many former Imperial rifles of this type were on hand and the facility was rebuilding unserviceable specimens which had been collected. This rifle bares the receiver mark CS. The machines were purchased by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod, another firearms manufacturing company. What was the favorite bolt-action rifle of American hunters in late 1950s till let´s say 1990s? The products are known among the collectors as Persian Mauser and are regarded to be the best and smoothest of the Mauser family of bolt-action rifles. The bore is clean and bright. There is “Zbrojovka Brno, Narodni Podnik” & “50” stamped on the upper receiver; indicating it was manufactured in 1950. The Z 6 had a two-cylinder engine that displaced 735 cc (44.9 cu in) and produced 19 horsepower (14 kW). 24 rifle is a bolt-action carbine designed and produced in Czechoslovakia from 1924 to 1942. Looking at pictures of Iran’s Constitutional Revolution era, one can spot Mauser rifles and handguns in the hands of freedom fighters of Sattar Khan and Bagher Khan, as well as other Constitutionalists in different regions of Iran. Aktuality CZUB Fond solidarity. One 7 Rd. The lease agreement between Zbrojvka Brno and the new owner has been extended and is continuing production in rented premises. [4] This was succeeded in 1929 by the Z 9,[5] which had a 993cc engine producing 22 horsepower (16 kW). This is a very light rifle with a 20 ½” barrel, and … This is a takedown model. Miles is the founder, editor, and local Khan governing Silah Report. [6] Body options for the Z 9 included a four-door sedan or convertible, two-door, four-seat sedan, two-seat convertible and a commercial light truck. [9] The Z 5 engine was modular with the Z 6: a four-cylinder version that displaced 1,470 cc (90 cu in) and produced 40 horsepower (30 kW). Iranian Constitutionalists, with their Mausers, in 1906. For the politically minded intellectuals of 1950s and 1960s, the rifle was a symbol of the Shah’s repressive rule. The Mauser brothers would have been happy to hear that their rifle would be considered a ‘weapon of the day’ a century later. Kudos (moteshakkeram!) He also knows a great deal about the history of the Mauser bolt action rifles that initially entered service in Iran at the turn of the 20th Century. The rifle found its way into Iran very quickly where it became known as the Berno, following the name of the city of Brno, Czechoslovakia, where the rifles were originally manufactured. 24 featured a 590 mm barrel which was shorter and considere… The company Zbrojovka Brno builds on the famous tradition of the armament production in Brno as a subsidiary of Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod. The Iranian government ordered three versions of this weapon. These rifles are known to collectors as Persian CZ98, Persian Mauser or Persian Brno. The second largest city in the Czech Republic is Brno. was a maker of small arms, light artillery, and motor vehicles in Brno, Czechoslovakia. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. Czech Zbrojovka Brno model VZ24 8mm mauser rifle. Všechny aktuality. After Hitler became the German chancellor, the production was resumed in Germany. Bayonet is in … Brno Arms Cs.St. Besides, the Brno and it’s Mauser original were considered to be the best military rifle of its day. 1450. employees Silah Report is a regionally focused research center that explores contemporary and historical Small Arms & Light Weapons in the Middle East, North African (MENA), and Central Asian regions. This edition has been lightly edited. Welcome. This 1951 manufactured rifle features: 23" barrel, bent butter knife style bolt handle, time period correct Weaver scope and mount, time period correct leather sling & swivels front and rear, set trigger, polymer buttplate … These rifles are known to collectors as Persian … When Kurds challenged the newly established Islamic government, they used mostly modern assault rifles. The needed machinery and technical assistance were provided to Iran through the industrial firm Škoda, which had a long history of cooperation with Iran. Its popularity among Iranian tribes was so much that it was mentioned in some of their songs. Caliber / Gauge: 8mm Barrel Length: 24" Serial Number: XR16695 Condition: Very good. As of late Zbrojovka Brno/Brno Arms was still in operation and producing fine shotguns, rifles, pistols, and airguns.Individual shareholders held 50.43% of its stock, with the remainder of itscapitalization provided by governmental entities. Aktuality Tiskové zprávy. Zadejte svůj e-mail. One single event, which contributed to the widespread availability of Brno rifles among the tribes in Iran, was the fall of Reza Shah following the invasion of Iran by the Allied forces in 1941. Description: We are offering for sale a very special Zbrojovka BRNO Model ZKM 611A semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 Magnum caliber. The Mauser is usable, shows minimal wear, has no rust and is accurate at 200 yards. Support RoeStalker - become a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/roestalker This is my first rifle I still own and use frequently. Thank you Ali Parsa for contributing to Silah Report! The difference was only in the markings on the side of reciever: instead of naming Brno as the maker, it was written “sakht-e aslah-e sazi-e artesh” (made by the Army arms factory). As of 18 May, 1995, Zbrojovka Brno/Brno Arms was still in operation and producing fine shotguns, rifles, pistols, and airguns.Individual shareholders held 50.43% of its stock, with the remainder of itscapitalization provided … [10] Zbrojovka designed a rakish new body style for the Z 5 and Z 6[11] and updated the Z 4 body to a similar style.[12]. Over/Under rifles, shotguns, combo guns and the single shot… But I do know, what was and still is the Czech rifle of choice - ZKK 600. Iran produced two models: the regular VZ24 rifle (similar to the German Kar98k, overall length 1110 mm) and the short version (similar to the German G30, overall length 993 mm) known as “Berno kootah” (short Brno). He wrote this article examining the history of the Persian Mauser with its roots in the Czech VZ24 being license produced in arms factories outside of Tehran. The metal is in great shape with no corrosion or rust. [6], In 1935, Zbrojovka widened its range with two new models, the Z 6 Hurvínek and Z 5 Express. [7], In 1933, Zbrojovka introduced the Z 4, again with a two-cylinder engine. Pre-war Československá zbrojovka, akc.spol. Early versions displaced 905 cc (55.2 cu in) and produced 19 horsepower (14 kW). Zbrojovka Brno 98/22 8x57 Mauser - 12173576 Buyer Tip: Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. The Czech city of Brno has long served as a hub for quality small arms design, development and production. A major production center was in Brünn, or Brno, as the city is called in the Czech language. We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. In the 1970s it was used mainly in ceremonial occasions. January 2009 CZ Introduces the Brno Rifles line The Brno Rifles line is the newest brand in the CZ-USA family. Leupold Vx2 2 … The condition is EXCELLENT, rating 98% conservatively. Ordinary people usually had their first encounter with the rifle while passing a guard in the street, or when they were (willingly or otherwise) recruited for the military service. It's serial # is 147. 61submachine gun, various .22 caliber training … ZKK 600 was made by Brno Arms Company (Zbrojovka Brno) and It´s Czechoslovakian improvement to timeless Mauser bolt design. Shortly after, at the beginning of September 2006, Zbrojovka Brno auctioned machine equipment at public auction. I will let you know what I find out about it later. great history narrative enjoyed it very much. The Czech firm provided Iran rifles made of many German parts. zbrojovka brno model zkw 465. The coup, the executions, the NoghlAli (Iranian version of GI Joe) with his Brno in a watch-cabin, the pain of being hit by its butt in street demonstrations, the greedy gendarme guy looking for a chicken to steal, the poor poacher in a remote town using the old rifle to feed his family with meat once in a while. In fact, when the Shah’s opposition cried against his “rule of the bayonet”, it was the sight of these Brnos with their bayonets attached that they were referring to. One was called Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka, or CZ. One typical such inscription read “tofang-e nemoone 1309 karkhane-ye aslahe sazi berno” (“Rifle model 1309 Made at Brno Arms factory.” The number 1309 refers to the Persian year 1309 which is the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar). The most likely reason for its use in such ceremonies is that it is long enough for the speaker to hold it like a walking stick while he is standing and preaching. This very high quality rifle was manufactured in Czechoslovakia It has its normal wear and comes with … The speaker is required to have ‘the weapon of the day’ by his side, according to the tradition of the Prophet (he apparently used a sword). In the 1960s the semi-automatic US made M1 replaced Brno in the Iranian army, and Brno use was confined to the gendarmerie and the game wardens for a while, before it was decommissioned from active use. After liberation and rebuilding, it resumed production. There are also music rehearsal rooms. In the 1990s, the number of employees began to decrease. Zbrojovka ceased production of the Z4 and Z5 in 1936 and the Z6 in 1937. was a maker of small arms, light artillery, and motor vehicles in Brno, Czechoslovakia. When Navab-Safavi, the fundamentalist leader of Fadaiian Islam was arrested, Iranians saw his pictures being transferred to a prison under bayoneted Brnos. In the late 1940s Iran’s Taslihat-e Artesh (Arms Factories of the Army), popularly known as Mosalsal-sazi (the machine-gun factory), in Tehran started production of these Brno rifles. In November 1945, a prototype of the Zetor Z-25 tractor was produced, the name Zetor, which was maintained to this day, comes from the words "Zet" (the proclaimed first letter of the armory) and "or" (the end of the word tractor). You can see it in pictures of 15 Khordad (June 1963) uprising in Tehran. In 1946, Zbrojovka started making tractors, which it branded "Zetor" ("Z-tractor"). 1. Brno Rifles is a high end line of fixed breach firearms from the historic arms manufacturing plant in Brno, Czech Republic. The first model was the Disk, which was a two-door light car with a four-cylinder, 598cc, 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) engine launched in 1924. (or a.s.) and post-war Zbrojovka Brno, n.p. in the product range BRNO RIFLES are offered through the distribution network of Česká zbrojovka a.s. … The rifle was especially cherished by Iranian tribes, who are known to be firearms aficionados and able shooters. The Silah Report welcomes all forms of communication, critique, and news of recent developments. The Brno is a custom Mauser. The bore is 26.5 mm as are the flare shells that are used in it. [8] In 1934, Zbrojovka introduced a 980 cc (60 cu in) version that produced 25 horsepower (19 kW) in standard tune or 35 horsepower (26 kW) in the sports coupé version. (I have not had the opportunity to shoot the rifle at longer ranges.) Ali Parsa is an Iranian scientist who has a lifelong passion for sailboats. From 2003, the company continued to decline; in June 2006, arms production was discontinued. It is a piece of history. It was similar to the longer barrel version Germans designated as K98. All Rights Reserved. Pre-war Československá zbrojovka, akc.spol. The Iranian government ordered three versions of this weapon. In the second half of the 1940s, it produced engines, weapons and tractors. The Brno Effect break-action rifle is designed for hunters who prefer calm and ethical hunting. Now the campus is used by several companies; due to the aesthetics of the premises, it is used for photographic work. Girl cadets of the police academy in graduation ceremony, circa 1972. But Brno still had a use: The Kurds claimed that with special cartridges that can pierce 2cm of steel, Brno can down aircraft and helicopters. 2021. CZ-USA of Kansas City, Kansas, is current importer of both brands. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. At that time the Iranian army, after a short resistance, was almost disbanded and many people, especially tribesmen, got hold of the Brnos left after the soldiers abandoned the barracks. But Iran didn’t go for the original German and ordered the identical Czechoslovakian version, the so-called Brno. Serial number stamped on left side buttstock, and electro-penciled on bolt. Magazine fed mini Mauser action with double set triggers, iron sights for 100,150 and 200 meters. This authentic Czechoslovakian Zbrojovka Brno Model 21 in 7x57mm Bolt Action Rifle has a Redfield 1” Tube 4X rifle scope attached. Imported by R Guns C'ville. The company was founded in 1918 as a state-owned factory[1] known as the State Armament and Engineering Works. and post-war Zbrojovka Brno, n.p. It was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by two firms. Some say this is the most accurate .22 magnum rifle ever produced. 58assault rifle, the Škorpion vz. Gory pictures of executions of Tudeh party officers in the Chitgar shooting range in 1955 shows defiant young officers strapped to the stake minutes before execution, with Brnos present to do the task. It was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by two firms. This r for sale by akcaptainjohn on GunsAmerica - 906072774 These images were collected and published on an Iranian website Parsine asking the question of “What kinds of weapons do Imam’s like?”. Česká zbrojovka a.s. is a manufacturer of top-class firearms and other high-precision engineering products. Later, with the invasion of Czechoslovakia, the identical rifle was produced in Germany and Czechoslovakia. Reportedly, 40% of its production goes to 52 countries worldwide. The rifle is in Factory New condition with about 99+% of its metal finish remaining. During the summer, the first finished building of the Nová Zbrojovka development project, ZET.office, will become home to the headquarters of Kiwi.com, the most successful Czech start-up company. It also made other products and tools, such as typewriters and early computers. Zetor continues to make tractors in Brno. It is the home of the Zbrojovka Brno factory, which has been manufacturing goods as diverse as tractors and typewriters, as well as firearms, for over a century. The rifle was designed by Zbrojovka Brno (Brno Arms) but was made by Ceska Zbrojovka, who was allowed to use the Brno Arms trademark. Tribal rebels did everything to acquire one of these rifles, and they did get their hands on these in many tribal wars during Reza Shah and Mohammad Reza Shah’s time. This auction is for one used but great condition BRNO model 21 bolt action rifle in 7mm Mauser / 7x57 caliber. Only Brno models currently being imported are single-shot and over/under rifles and over/under combination rifle/shotguns. This was destined to be an interim measure as it was soon decided that the best rifle for the new Czech Army … 98. countries of the world are included in the CZ sales network, which covers all inhabited continents. Mauser rifles first appeared in Iran before the First World War. Česká zbrojovka podpořila Vojenský fond solidarity 2. Under a licence from CZ. Full length ‘Brno’ with markings in Persian. Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei with what appears to be a Dragunov derivative.https://www.theblaze.com/news/2015/07/20/can-you-spot-what-irans-khamenei-was-holding-during-his-speech-on-the-nuclear-deal-the-mainstream-media-ignored-it.