BRNO ZG-47 30-06 "1950-65 era"

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I have a BRNO ZG-47 in 30-06 that has been stored unfired since 1969. The rifle is near mint @95%. (Slight ding in bolt guide). Probably used hunting twice by dad nearly 40 years ago.

I have seen these on american sites for around US$1500.00

Anyone know approx value? I am not selling, but want to list on insurance.

thx
pd :)
 
There was a real nice 270 at the Calgary show this spring, if I hadn't been holding out for a spotting scope this year I might have taken it home, it was about 80-85%, buddy wanted $700 for it with a scope on it.
They look like real nice rifles, have never shot that model, yet.
There should be a two digit number on the barrel and reciever where they mate, on the bolt stop side of the action, that should be the year of manufacture.
If you find the right guy they may give you what you want, if it's for insurance purposes then go high for sure. Heaven forbid it ever get stolen or burn down with your house, but if you want to find another to replace it chances are the guy/company that has another in that condition will want a mint for it.

Welcome to the forum!
 
PudCan said:
I have a BRNO ZG-47 in 30-06 that has been stored unfired since 1969. The rifle is near mint @95%. (Slight ding in bolt guide). Probably used hunting twice by dad nearly 40 years ago.

I have seen these on american sites for around US$1500.00

Anyone know approx value? I am not selling, but want to list on insurance.

thx
pd :)
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I'd put the value at around 900. This is what they've sold for on here. I've bought and sold one - in mint (with exception of non-factory butt pad) for that amount.

For insurance, maybe $1000 or just a little more.

Rob
 
Thanks Guys...and thank you for the welcome!

:) Thank you guys for the info...much appreciated....And thank you for welcoming me to this community.

My Dad bought two of them (BRNO ZG-47) back in the late 50s early 60s. Unfortunately one dissapeared after it was "borrowed" by a relative.:(

I treat it as an heirloom and it is currently a "safe queen"....but I am tempted to bring it along next time out to the range.....
 
What is a BRNO ZG-47 30-06

What exactly is a BRNO ZG-47? Is it similar to the 21H? I have just added another really nice 23” 7X57 21H manufactured in 1950, to my rack after negotiating for years. The gentleman didn’t want to part with it so I had to add a few more things to the pot. He didn’t want money so items that he liked were traded for it. I like my short 20” 1949, 21H but the head spacing was a bit extreme. I didn’t want to ruin the gun by re-barreling it so it sits on my rack and is replaced by the new one meaning the 1950, 7X57. Where can one purchase bases and rings for the Brno 21H’s? I have a set of Brno rings and bases but they are clumsy looking beasts. You won’t regret keeping the ZG-47 but if it’s as light as my 21H you might get a rush when you touch off the 30-06 round. As for insurance I would put $1,200 on it as I did on my 21H in 85% ++ With scopre and rings.
 
I have only seen a couple. Both of them have had very nice higher grade Walnut(?) The reciever is similar to a 21H, being a square bridge, but they differ a bit from there, the stock is a bit more robust, not schnabeled on the forearm. Standard round bolt handle. Bolt handle and reciever on the one I saw up close were almost a matte blue, a glass bead blasted look. The safety is on the same side as the bolt handle, on the shroud which pivots more like a p17 style than the flip up on the 21H. (It's a heck of a lot ###ier than any P17)
They are real nice and I hope to ad one to the array some time.
Kristian has mentioned another model in another thread that is nicer yet but it eludes me at the moment.

Pudcan, I'd be tracking down the other one too. Those are beauty heirlooms for sure, especially in that condition!

Albayo, if you reload, you could try to fireform some brass to fit your chamber correctly. You'd have to haver the bullet just starting into the lands so the head was tight in the bolt face so it would form to the chamber right and then just neck size the case after. I have heard of some guys doing this with savage 99's so they could try to keep their rifle origonal. Of course you would need to back off the loads for fireforming since they will act hotter than if they were at the proper length.

Noel
 
The BRNO ZG-47 is one of the higher quality Brno ever made, IMO. I would agree with the sentiment that somewhere north of $1000 would be a good amount to insure it for. It is different than the 21H. The 21H is also quite a bit lighter, and the proprtions are more dainty.

Noel, I was talking about the VZ-47, which is also an excellent Brno.

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The zg-47 is a Large ring mauser, at least 1/2 lb heavier than the 21h which is a small ring mauser. THis is just the difference in action weights, not the total difference in rifle weights.

The zg-47 is not as nicely finished or as svelte as the 21-22 beno's . but it was available in biigger calibres, 30-06 , 9 -62 and I believe 9-64. Also was available in .404 mauser I believe.

The 22 f's are the most valuable in my expierience, followed by the 21-h if in 7-57. I woulg say a zg 47 in 95% in 06 would go for aroung 6 to 700 $ around here. If it were a 9.3, probably 200$ more, and a .404?, lots more.
 
I found this on a South African auction site... what is 5000 Rand in canadian dollars???? http://www.saaaca.org.za/auction/011/CatalogAuc11WORD.htm
Lot F114 Estimate

8x60 S BRNO Rifle. Brno 8 x 60S - Model ZG 47 (Man. 1949). Bolt Action Rifle. Spoon handle bolt, express sights, double set triggers. Professionally re-blued, and walnut checkered stock re-finished. Wooden butt-plate and pistol grip cap. Good bore. Scratch to barrel 2" above forend. Very good overall condition. R5,000.00
 
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The zg-47 is a Large ring mauser, at least 1/2 lb heavier than the 21h which is a small ring mauser. THis is just the difference in action weights, not the total difference in rifle weights.
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According to Jerry Kuhnhausen the zg-47 is a small ring. That is why I edited my initial post, because I also thought it was a large ring. Maybe it is a typo?
 
Thanks again for the info Noel.....My ZG-47 is stamped "57"....i guess this means manufactured in 1957....and the serial number indicates among the first 900-1000 rifles manufactured that year.

It has factory Gold front site...my 80 year old father remembers that it shoots 2 inches high at 200 yards....last time he hunted (196?)he picked off 4 white tail in 4 shots...thinking it was the same young buck coming over a bluff and not going down....I guess they didn't teach not to shoot over a hill in those days...lol

I usually just shoot my sig226 and 10/22 plinker....but I think maybe I should take her out and see if I can get my shoulder bruised! LOL
 
My pleasure Pudcan, I got that little tidbit from another CGN member that I got my 21H from. It is great to just pass it along to help the next guy out.

How's about some pics of the heirloom? That would be sweet!
 
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