There aren't many videos available on czech weapons history that don't focus on one specific weapon, so this was pretty informative for me. Im a cz enthusiast so these videos are right up my alley.
I was in Czech army in 1999-2000, we used VZ58, it's kind of similar to Kalashnikov, this gun never failed me, really simple, I was a medic, but with this gun after little training, I was able to shoot a person (target) on 100m , every time, but 200m without a scope was difficult for me... I'm from Vsetín 😊
I used to see CZ motorcycles in the 70's in the UK. BSA (British small arms) also used to make firearms, motorcycles and bicycles in the UK. (useless fact). I do own a CZ P07 actually my favorite pistol (A Brit living in Finland).
Great informative video. I'm in Australia and have owned CZ's for 25 years. We have a long history with CZ starting in the 1950's and the Brno model 1. There wouldn't be a shooter here that doesn't know of CZ. I have a small collection including the unique for Australia CZ515. I would like to see you make a video on the history of the Brno mod 1/ 2 through to the CZ 452/455.👍
Great informative video on Czech Guns. Information is hard to come by in South Africa where the older Brno rifles have quite a big following. Recently CZ products are also becoming very popular..
I have a model 1 .22 rimfire since I was 12. made I believe in 1952 Best rifle I have had thousands of rounds through it on Wild animal control without any problems. I did have to replace the barrel about 1957 when I fell while hunting with it on my back and bent the barrel severely. once replaced it was like new again and the hunting continued. Used also my friends BRNO .22 Hornet for a couple of years on deer control. It had the double triggers and was very accurate. Could not convince him to sell it to me much to my regret and could not find one in NZ in really good order. Too old now worn my body out in the mountains. Your video is terrific and sorts the puzzle of the factories and insignias of the Companies making rifles in the Czech Republic.
Pistol and motorbike with the same logo are really cool. But as I am a simple guy living in a small village, I have shotgun and tractor with the same logo - Zbrojovka Brno.
Thanks for posting this, very interesting history. I always thought that BRNO was the forerunner to CZ but the story is more complex than that. I love my Czech guns, four CZs and a BRNO, all wood-stocked rifles - three rimfires, .22 Hornet, and 6.5x55. I plan on adding a 75B and would like to find a clean VZ.24 at some point. I got hooked when I acquired my first CZ 13 years ago. I stumbled on this sweet used 452-2E ZKM FS in a gun shop and could not pass it up. It was super clean with little use, and it remains my favorite rifle of all the brands and models I own. If there is one aspect of CZ that disappoints, however, it is that the company doesn't keep models around for long, always discontinuing models, even those that seem highly successful. Most firearms manufacturers maintain production of successful models for decades, only dropping/changing a model if there are significant improvements or other changes. Most of your videos seem to be about "tactical" firearms. Maybe consider a video or series to review and trace the production of various wood-stocked models, e.g., 352, 457, 550, etc. And if you know the rationale behind CZ's decisions to drop models, that would be interesting to know. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Just learnt a lot from it, knowing that Brno and CZ was not actually one firearm manufacturer.....I got a German G33/40 carbine made by Brno, based on a VZ33. Really well made little cute rifle.
Great video! When I was in the Chilean Army reserve we used the CZ75 and the Taurus copy of the Beretta. I really liked the CZ because of the ease of assembly and cleaning. Unfortunately I don't remember what logo they had.
Taky jsem v tom měl pěkný hokej. Jasně, pokud se člověk zajímá o historii zbraní, může si ty přesuny výrob a změny názvů nastudovat, ale oceňuji tohle stručné a přehledné shrnutí. Takže pro mne to bylo velmi poučné, dík.
Very good information. I've been curious about it for a long time. In fact, I am interested in knowing more. I thank you and I greet you from Cuba. #PatriaYVida
There is a great story of Czechoslovak legion, I've actually never knew it, until 3 years ago I've visited the replica of one of their trains, (short video on my channel, Legiovlak) I grew up in Communism and they clearly didn't want us to know, our soldiers were fighting against Bolsheviks across the whole Russia, the Kings and generals channel summarised it perfectly, "Czechoslovak legion and it's war to return home" ... I wish HBO would do a Mini series "Band of Czechoslovak Brothers" (they literally called each other brother)- the greatest story never told 🙂
BSA, FN and Huskvarna also made guns and motorbikes. Valmet and Izhmash makes heavy duty industrial products, like tractors and chainsaws, and various other manly things. Perhaps you can make a video on Poldi Hütte, and the types of steel they produces for guns.
Hello from the US. I recently bought a Steyr M95 long rifle in the original 8x50r with Czech Acceptance stamps and a Czech unit mark on the top of the butt plate, 8 P. I believe this is Czech infantry. The barrel shank has an 8 for a region I believe. Also a stock stamp of an AP in A circle. Would you have any idea what it means?
What is CZ's relationship w/BRNO? Is there any chance that CZ will make a pistol capable of using the 7.5mm cartridges used by the FK field Pistol or its cheaper cousin the 7.5mm PSD (both are awesome and as soon as I save up 1700$ USD, I'm getting one!!). But companies like Kel-Tec & Ruger w/ thier 57 jumped into the niche and now 5.7x28mm prices are already coming down. Ruger may very well make a 7.5mm pistol of their own. There is ammo by 2 companies that def achieve 2400+ fps muzzle velocites from a 5" Ruger 57 barrel by "Vanguard Outfitters" & another company called "Elite Ammunition". They have 5.7x28mm cartridges capable of 2400-2600fps muzzle velocity... Very hard hitting rounds. I digress. My point is that someone will come along & fill the niche for another 7.5mm pistol that cost closer to the 1k$ mark... Anyway... 2nd question is why on earth has the CZ-82 not been re issued or a newer incarnation of it. Its awesome. It was the 2nd pistol I bought. They were super cheap as imports/surplus market in the late 90's. What a gun though. -fixed barrel (floating barrel) -polyagnol & chrome plated as well (4 Apex polygonal shape/design (a □) -it holds 12+1 (for a gun considerably smaller then the US 1911 which holds 9, I think?) It's a bit smaller then even a Glock 17) -very accurate -easy to field strip and the barrel can be cleaned with a few cotton Q-Tips.. Fun as hell to shoot. -9x18mm ammo is everywhere. So... Many Americans would love to see a resurrection of the cz82. Maybe chamber it in the new 30 caliber "super carry" round? What's your thoughts on this stuff. New guns based of greats of the past AND Firearm manufacturers that aren't afraid to try to offer another option in 7.5mm other then the 2 guns by BRNO. I think CZ should get a license to make one and do so. You may think me crazy, but RUGER may be the 1st to do this. Thier 57 is evidence of their willingness to go for a niche market. Look how many 5.7 pistols and AR conversions, CMMG is 1 example and there are others... That 7.5mm would be a great lmg round!! Someone should answer the call. If I could get the BRNO PSD 7.5mm pistol for just 1k, I'd do it in a sec. I'd love to hear you address these things on upcoming videos . As soon as I saw you on Forgotten weapons with Ian, I immediately subscribed. I've asked Ian to do a cz82 video but he has yet to do so. The cz 83 isn't technically a "Makarov" except it does shoot 9mm Makarov ammo. Love your videos...keep it up.. Much love from the states...
Very interesting. I have a Brno Model 2. .22lr The date stamp is 56 and the serial number is 0507. Can I assume that this rifle is the 507th model 2 made. Thanks for any comment you may have.
I wish CZ could still use their old logo. I hate the new one honestly and the old one has such a great design and old history. If they can buy Colt they should be able buy their old logo back!
Karel, could you give just a little hint, that why CZ decided to make series of revolvers in the 60s and 70s what looked like almost exactly Colts in the first half of the 20th century? They are very cool guns but I have no idea what was the real reason of making them 30-40 years latter than the "originals" were (some laws back than made easier to get a revolver rather than a selfloading pistol, or why)?
I’m sorry to answer so late. Well they are very similar, but still different. ZKR 551 was made for sporting shooting and was succesful also in world championships. And ZKR 590 Grand was first revolver using front locking cylinder system and also new trigger system. So it looks similar, but which revolver doesn’t 😉
Your video was VERY INTERESTING but I was waiting for you to mention the BRNO #1 22lr rifle which I did have it had the tgf code. I was told it was a rare one? Is that TRUE? I'M mad at myself for selling it. It was VERY NICE and made very well, nice figured walnut stock.😯😖😮💨
I miss the "fnh" stampings from strakonice, the WaA76 on vz. 27 also for Strakonice, and the CZ DUO from Opocno and the CZ "Z" from with BRNO logo produced in CZUB. and what is CSA now?
I’m not aware of “fnh” stamping from Strakonice. I will try to look up some info. And CZ from DUO Opočno didn’t probably have any code because the codes were only for military guns and as far as I know DUO didn’t have military production. CSA is another smaller gun manufacturer from Czech republic, but it didn’t have anything in common with any big manufacturers in past.
@@CzechMyGuns I have a CZ 27 semi-auto pistol produced at Strakonice in 1940 during German occupation with name inscription on top of slide "Bohmische Waffenfabrik A.G. In Prag", complete with German Waffenamt acceptance marks and Eagle/ test proof mark. From what I've read, Germany used the Bohmische Waffenfabrik designation in an attempt to conceal the actual factory of production. During the later years of the war, the factory designation for Strakonice was changed to the letters "fnh," similar to the use of "byf" to designate Mauser and "ac" to designate Walther.
Not that I can find. A lot of the markings are rubbed down. It does say čt. St. Zbrojovka Brno on the top. 8mm turkey on the right. And I can make out N.A. CO. On the other side.
It is true, but you still need special permission from the police, and that is not granted. And part of the deal is that you are not allowed to shoot it under any conditions. (rules in Czech rep.)
Hello, great video. hope you can help me out, I need help identifying an old rifle. I believe its Mauser k98 model of some type. top of barrel "CESKOSLOVENSKA'" "ZBROJOVKA" "BRNO" SERIAL # E5539 . Tiny tiny logo -"One circle only, with a Z in middle', near trigger guard and same tiny logo on top and under rear sight. Hope you can provide me with any information. Thanks
Hi there! Well that can be a lot of stuff. There were many models which were based on Mauser K98 rifle. Most common is VZ. 24 rifle, but there are many other as also civilian variants like Model Z hunting rifle. I would have to see the markings and crest to be able to tell you. Just email it to me czechmyguns@gmail.com
The easy part is introduce guns made in another country of very good quality so it puts a strain on American gun producers then when the American gun Producer can`t produce guns because of regulation and another country want to take over America they shut the guns off from foriegn country and they move in and take over America. Just a normal way of taking over a country.
