Educate me - CZ BRNO Model 5 (573)

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copeland

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Hey guys,

So my birthday is coming up and my girlfriend went out on a limb and arranged to get a rifle for me. Turns out it's a CZ BRNO Model 5, stamped 57.

I've been doing some reading and apparently their is some value in this rifle both money wise and quality wise. All I know is it's a low serial 01###.

Unfortunately it's come from an estate sale as the previous owner has died and so I can not ask any questions. So far , I've rad that BRNO's are highly sought and a local gun shop priced it out, sight unseen, at $500 in rough shape - Upwards of $1200 in mint shape.

This rifle has some wear but I'm floored by the quality of the steel. the front sight band has some wear but the barrel and action are fantastic.

It needs a bit of a cleaning and the walnut wood stock appears to be dent free, but the finish is worn in parts. I'm hesitant, but thinking about possibly having the stock freshened up.

Around the globe the rifle is known as the model 5 but apparently once it was eventually introduced to the U.S. it took on the 573 moniker.

I'm sitting here in becoming more impressed with the more I read, I really think my girlfriend found a smoking local deal.
 
I'm with you in the model 5 being the best of the BRNO bunch. Many other guys like the HB model 4 as their favorite piece. I have had number 1's in the past and they were very good shooters, when I saw a number 5 in mint shape for sale here last year at a premium price I bought it. i haven't shot it much but I will. Rimfire central is a great place to find out more about the brand or your particular rifle. FS
 
Most people refer to the rifle as the Brno Model 5. It's a good quality rifle, but I would never pay anywhere $1200 for any Model 5. I have owned a mint Model 5, and a very nice Model 4, and I paid less than $600 for each. I purchased the Model 5 several years ago, and the Model 4 more recently.
 
stubblejumper said:
Most people refer to the rifle as the Brno Model 5. It's a good quality rifle, but I would never pay anywhere $1200 for any Model 5. I have owned a mint Model 5, and a very nice Model 4, and I paid less than $600 for each. I purchased the Model 5 several years ago, and the Model 4 more recently.
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Several years ago there was little or no demand for the older BRNO rimfire rifles, but you still didn't run across all that many nice pieces for sale. Now demand has increased to the point where a mint model 5 is worth a lot of money. Look how much the Win 52's have increased in value in the last 10 years, now they are rediculous IMHO. FS
 
I hear ya,

I wouldn't be dropping big cash on a rim fire personally, but the price my girlfriend got it at, as far as I've read, is below what would be considered a well fielded and worn out rifle - Even then they've been valued at 500-600.

The biggest following for the BRNO appears to be outside of North America. We're behind the times? I'm guessing mine may have a bit of value as it appears its an early model run in the first production year.

I'm really happy with it. Any opinion as to whether refinishing the stock would take away value?
 
Several years ago there was little or no demand for the older BRNO rimfire rifles, but you still didn't run across all that many nice pieces for sale. Now demand has increased to the point where a mint model 5 is worth a lot of money. Look how much the Win 52's have increased in value in the last 10 years, now they are rediculous IMHO. FS
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I still wouldn't spend $1200 on a Model 5. My Model 4 was purchased less than two years ago for $500, and it was very clean. I have seem like new Model 3s with the double triggers sell for $1200 or more, but they are very rare.
 
Very large following with the guys on Rimfire central in the Cz/ BRNO forum, with a fellow in New Zealand that has several of every BRNO ever made. One of the nicest sporters I had ever shot was in a collection from a fellow that had a farm in southern alberta and it was a number 5 with tremendous wood and a beautiful trigger job. FS
 
I love mine, it shoots much better than me. I have seen a few very good #5 sell for 5-600. I could have had one for and old 10-22, but it was a friends and he said it was shot out :0. I took it home & cleaned it, Back to shooting dime groups again. He kept it. Good gun & a good girl friend.
 
I've got a model 2 BRNO here temporarily.
22 LR
I'm putting a scope on it for my BIL.

It's a very nice rifle, I was shocked at the groups I was getting with the peep sight.
I'm chiming in just in case you want a pic of something on it.

I don't know as much about guns as you guys, but I knew this one was special when he opened the case.
 
bad rifle, and even worse girlfriend!

...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send them both to me.

There's no reason to think this won't be a fab shooter! Appraising a gift (looking a gift-horse in the mouth) isn't super cool, but unless she's a member, you're off the hook. There isn't a brno (.22 or otherwise) I've met that wasn't a fantastic example of what a rifle should be.
 
copeland,

The No 5 is probably one of the best bolt action rimfire hunting rifle.

In this part of the wood, the price were at the highest in the early 90's when supply was limited and BRNO were still somewhat rare firearm. With the BRNO/CZ 452 now being readily available, price have dropped quite a bit... Of course some collector will always be willing to pay a premium for a mint shape example of the rifle.

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(Of the rifle and the GF :ninja: of course)

If you take care of it, you'll most likely be passing that rifle on to your kids (eventually)
 
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