Help identifying. Was told BRNO?

[RC_dude]

Hi all,

Trying to identify and value of this 12G side by side. Seems in very good shape but cannot find a model number. Looks like it's from 1961?
And sorry I could not figure out how to post the pics in the thread.. You need to be a member?
Thanks,

https://www.flickr.com/gp/137989358@N07/T3wcn4

 

[gunsaholic]

It is a Brno ZP47-- It looks to be pretty decent so value would be around $450.00 give or take depending on the day.

 

[RC_dude]

Thanks Gunsaholic,

Do you know if the model # should be found anywhere on it? Where the heck is it?

 

[gunsaholic]

The model number is not stamped on it. The ZP47 was the extractor model and the ZP49 the ejector model. These guns are very good value for the money as they feature a true sidelock, hidden third fastener, chopper lump barrels and parts were hand fit.

 

[RC_dude]

Mine is a ZP47...last newb question. Can you shoot slugs and buck shot out of these?

 

[gunsaholic]

It depends on how it is choked. Many say you can shoot slugs through a full choke with no problems. However, some of these shotguns are choked very tight and have thinner barrels.

 

[Longwalker]

I have the same gun, in the somewhat rare IC/Mod chokes and straight grip. Yours is a very good quality gun. They are generally underpriced and so a good value, yours is probably worth $450-$500. You can shoot buckshot for sure, and traditional foster style slugs are OK too. Do not shot sabot slugs in your gun, they may be too hard on your (likely full choke) barrels and will not shoot accurately anyway.

 

[RC_dude]

I picked it up for 300$ at a gun show over the weekend

 

[buckbrush]

I think the ZP-49 has a little engraving as well. At least mine does.

 

[gunsaholic]

I think the ZP-49 has a little engraving as well. At least mine does.

Some do have engraving but the majority don't. I have a ZP49 that has no engraving.