Bruno model 21

[SGTT]

I am sharing, and looking for info and estimated value, on what I believe is a Bruno 21, it is great condition, with the exception of the stock butt was replaced some years ago. the trigger is, i am guessing one oz or less , is the common or was this modified? Also the scope is a German Hensolt - Wetzler x4 with a leather case and caps, it appears the scope is brazed the the mount, and slides onto the receiver mount with great accuracy returning the scope to the same POI. i have shot this a couple occasions, and i set the trigger, and look to get my finger close and barley touch the fire trigger and it literally scares me every time. any input would be appreciated in advance.

 

[IvW]

There is a scre between the two triggers which sets the sensitivity of the hair trigger unless somebody has screwed around with it.

 

[Shootist43]

Depending on the clarity of the scope, you should have an excellent Deer rifle. BRNO(s) are good rifles but not very expensive. For comparison pricing I'd look at the cost of an older Remington 700 in 308 that is in similar condition. Years ago, I paid $600 for mine.

 

[Red Leg]

Nice old stutzen, with what seems to be a lovely walnut stock that would benefit from some careful cleaning.

Rifles marked BRNO were produced in Czechoslovakia beginning soon after WWII. A number of manufacturers were included, and the government required any designed for export (many going to West Germany) had to carry the BRNO marking. With the fall of the Soviet Union, the manufacturers became independent and CZ began exporting under its own name.

This particular rifle with the Bavarian cheekpiece was clearly intended for the German market. The side mount is somewhat unusual and closely resembles a model used by the Wehrmacht on sniper rifles during the war. Judging by the scope, this rifle was probably built in the sixties and I would agree that it is likely a M21 or M22 - I do not have my reference books handy.

It is marked that it is chambered in 8x57S, which was the standard military 8mm chambering and uses a .323 bullet rather than the .318. It is an excellent general purpose chambering roughly equivalent as the 30-06.

The rifle has a classic, if often finnicky, double set trigger. If you pull the rear trigger first, it will set the front trigger to fire with a few ounces of pressure. Pulling the front trigger first should provide a trigger pull of around three or four pounds.

I doubt the scope is fog proof, but if it works, use it. Trying to fit another scope onto that mount would have to be done by an expert and and the costs would be more than the value of the rifle. Assuming it is still an S bore 8mm, always verify with a chamber cast, these rifles are priced typically at gun shows 800 to 1200 USD.

 

[WAB]

Lovely classic rifle. I have a pre
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[WAB]

Lovely classic rifle. I have a pre
War sporting ‘[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]] that is somewhat similar sans scope and mount. With the refurbishment, I have about $,[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]] in it.

Good grief, I'll try this again from my computer!

I have a pre-war sporting '98 that is somewhat similar sans scope and mount. With the refurbishment I have completed, I have roughly $1,000 in it, and that is likely about what it is worth. It would cost me another $1,000 to have claw mounts fitted to it, so it likely will not have a scope mounted.