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A while ago, I bought a Brno ZBK-110 single shot for $150 shipped from a member here as something to play with. I don't know how many of you are familiar with it (as I wasn't before I stumbled on this one), but it's a modestly built and furnished break-open single shot as seen here: As you can see, they�re kind of homely little things (VAnimrod described it to me as a �Euro-handy�), and the scaled-down little shotgun action�s capability is described by a list of factory chamberings that tops out with the .222 and 5.6x52R (.22 Savage Hi-Power). Anyway, as a truly nice kipplauf rifle is beyond my means for the time being, I wanted to see what I might do to help me pretend while stalking squirrels, turkey, deer, and everything in between with this one. Here�s a list of some of the changes as well as some before and after pictures. � I replaced the .22 hornet barrel with a new Shilen 10-twist .25 cal barrel and chambered it for the 6.5x52R (25-35). This choice, incidentally, was based on the fact that I wanted to chase deer, and I like the stories that Mr. Ray Atkinson tells about his. � I carved a stock set out of a $100 Fleabay blank� yeah, the American walnut doesn�t quite go, but to be honest, I�m still learning the differences. There�s a couple coats of oil on now, but more will follow to fill the grain before checkering. [img] http://i44.tinypic.com/9jksxx.jpg[/img] [img] http://i40.tinypic.com/20p4phl.jpg[/img] � I made a quarter rib with provisions for folding rear sight and some old Stith 7/8� vertically-split scope rings. The scope is a 22mm 2.5x Kurz by Hensoldt and measures a little over 6� long. [img] http://i42.tinypic.com/14dg07q.jpg[/img] [img] http://i43.tinypic.com/2ztbkpi.jpg[/img] [img] http://i44.tinypic.com/66wz9h.jpg[/img] � Smallest ID NECG front sight contoured to match rib. [img] http://i41.tinypic.com/108h6h2.jpg[/img] [img] http://i39.tinypic.com/17y0c4.jpg[/img] � Recontoured lever to better suit my tastes. [img] http://i41.tinypic.com/ipbold.jpg[/img] [img] http://i44.tinypic.com/m9vgjk.jpg[/img] � Installed forearm iron and latch to make it a take-down [img] http://i39.tinypic.com/24vjybb.jpg[/img] [img] http://i44.tinypic.com/333baf8.jpg[/img] [img] http://i43.tinypic.com/33osa2r.jpg[/img] I tuned the crude shotgun style trigger as best I could, and was very pleased to have the first 25 break-in shots average about � MOA with cleaning in-between. It matches my tastes a bit better now, and I think it will become a neat �woods-loafing� rifle. I may even make a fitted takedown case for it. [img] http://i43.tinypic.com/otqj3l.jpg[/img]
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Great Job! One time when I was at a local gun show years ago there was a gentleman selling CZ rifles and accessories and he had a beautiful BRNO single shot in 6.5x57R (IIRC) that had been prettied up by the factory: a stunning piece, of course there was no price tag on it.
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Very Nice
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Very nice, indeed !
You're miles too modest, Ian - THAT is top-rate work; and even though you may not think your time & labor worth anything, IMHO you have created the worth of an issue K-95 in a rifle MUCH more to MY liking.
Kudos, and have some very Happy Holidays, too.
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Fantastic work. That there is a rifle that I would love to own!
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I'm really flattered by your kind comments... means quite a bit coming from this group.
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It can stand on its own. Best thought out job I've seen.
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That took Talent. Nice execution and I like the styling of the scope mount/quarter rib. How many hours?? 8 or 10??
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You are missing your calling with whatever day job you have...
Thatrifle bespeaks old world' quality work and feel for the art of custom gunmsmithing. Seeing a treasure in an old boot and then actualizing it are rare capabilities.
Congrats, 1B
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I have to agree with what everyone else has said Ian...You did a fantastic job!...
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Yep, great stuff. Please make mine a 308. Can I get delivery by Christmas . . . . BMT
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Beautiful! I wish I had half of your skills with wood and metal. BP
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Thanks for sharing the excellent results of your skills and talent.
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Beautiful work. Congratulations on a job well-done. I am curious - just how did you remove the break-down lever? I could never figure out how to remove the lever on the rifle that I have. Thanks. Bandukwallah
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Bandukwallah,
Yeah, I couldn't see how to remove it either... so I stopped trying and just kind of worked around it. Did you checker yours yourself, and if not, may I ask who did?
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Bandukwallah,
Yeah, I couldn't see how to remove it either... so I stopped trying and just kind of worked around it. Did you checker yours yourself, and if not, may I ask who did?
Regards,
Ian I checkered my rifle myself. I especially like your choice of the .25-35. That is exactly what I would like to do to mine. Did you remove the old barrel from the mono-block and reuse it? I assume the barrels are simply soldered into the blocks. Any details you can give would be appreciated. Thanks, Bandukwallah
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