Brno model 21/22, Serial Number and Date Analysis, HELP build it together !

[The Kurgan]

Based on serial number patterns thus far, it appears round top actions persisted until 1949 to approximate serial no. 27### in the form of '22' carbines. The earliest DSB, thus far, is a 1948 21H model at serial 215xx. So, in summary, it appears the '21' rifles got the DSB actions a year earlier than the '22' carbines.

Baribal is quite right, after 1950, production numbers were much less; approximately 1000 units per year. This is quite evident in the serial number patterns and associated date ranges. This also supports the notion that after the Galas design ZG-47 was finalized, the model 21/22 was essentially assembled from a parts inventory.

 

[Baribal]

I wrote '46, but that's a typo. You should have read '48.

 

[The Kurgan]

I wrote '46, but that's a typo. You should have read '48.

No problem, fixed.

 

[The Kurgan]

Up to 117 serial numbers

 

[The Kurgan]

All summary tables on pages 1 and 2 updated.

 

[OldPrune]

Sent you 5 more. Did you get my PM?

 

[The Kurgan]

Sent you 5 more. Did you get my PM?

4 of 5 added. One of them was already listed. Thanks for your contribution.

 

[The Kurgan]

All summary tables on pages 1 and 2 updated. 121 serial numbers to date.

 

[The Kurgan]

List of unusual or rare factory features, based on a sample size of 121:

brazed-on round bolt handle, 3
claw mounts, 6
single trigger, 5
single-set trigger, 3
without bolt guide rib, 3
ZG-47 bolt handle, 4
ZG-47 safety, 1

No examples, yet, of a factory original Brno 21/22 with a factory-added complete bolt assembly (bolt body, shroud, safety)... though one member has a 1950 21H with a complete bolt--probably added after.

 

[don beasley]

First year of production for the Model 21 and 22 was 1936
I had a Model 22F in 8x57 with 1936 date, but sold it

 

[The Kurgan]

First year of production for the Model 21 and 22 was 1936
I had a Model 22F in 8x57 with 1936 date, but sold it

Very interesting. Do you have the serial number?

 

[don beasley]

1936 brno sporter

I had pictures but must have deleted
I'll ask my wife who keeps everything from the camera

 

[The Kurgan]

1936 variant... very early in the evolution of the 21/22, but not quite the same model. Photos courtesy on Don Beasley.

 

[The Kurgan]

Updated. Registry at 124 samples.

 

[The Kurgan]

Hi all; The serial number list and summary tables on pages 1 and 2 are now updated. A 1949 22H DSB in 8x57 was added today.

 

[Johan22]

Thanks for adding mine.

 

[Rob]

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[The Kurgan]

I have one. DSB 8x57 serial # 33266 1950 single trigger 21H.

Thank you for your contribution, info added and all summary tables updated.

Just curious, is your's a standard single trigger or a single-set trigger?

 

[The Kurgan]

Don't forget to post pics of your Brno's !!

 

[The Kurgan]

Tweaked model/type, added comment:

1948, 21529, round, 22H, 6.5x57, without bolt guide rib