CZ BRNO Model 527 .22 Hornet 24″ Bolt Action Rifle & Leupold Scope, 1993
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
LSB#: LSB251028TC007
Make: CZ BRNO
Model: 527
Serial Number: 53243
Year of Manufacture: 1993 (93 Date Code)
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Action Type: Bolt Action, fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA”, “.22 HORNET”. The left side of the barrel is marked with a series of proof marks and the “93” date code. The left side of the receiver is marked “CZ 527 / 53243 BRNO ARMS / FACTORY. The top of the receiver is marked “A.A.L. – Phila., PA”.
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: The iron sights have been removed. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36mm scope with a duplex reticle. The glass in the scope is clear. The scope shows light handling wear. Overall, the scope rates in Very Good to Fine condition. The scope is mounted directly to the dovetail by 1″ rings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut stock, with a semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb with cheekpiece, checkered plastic buttplate, and sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 13 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows light handling wear, and some fading in the stock’s finish. The checkering is well defined with sharp peaks. The stock fits tightly to the barreled action, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good to Fine condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 5rd factory magazine, in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operational wear on the bolt, and other friction surfaces of the action. The bluing is deep and dark throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. The set trigger has a light, crisp, and clean break. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the scope and the magazine as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: Introduced during the early post-Cold War years, the CZ/BRNO 527 quickly gained a reputation as one of the most refined small-bore bolt-actions on the market. Built on a true micro-Mauser action with controlled-round feed and a crisp set trigger, the rifle offered the kind of precision and mechanical elegance typically found on European sporting rifles of a much higher price class. Chambered here in .22 Hornet, it reflects a cartridge lineage dating back to the early 1930s, celebrated for its mild report, low recoil, and excellent small-game accuracy at woodland and farm-country distances.
This 1993 example captures the transitional BRNO craft at its best. The machining is clean, the bluing deep, the action smooth, and the set trigger breaks with the kind of precision that made the 527 famous among varmint and bench shooters alike. The 24-inch barrel provides full ballistic efficiency for the .22 Hornet, and the condition of the bore shows that this rifle has seen only light, careful use. Paired with a Leupold VX-III 2.5–8×36, an optic equally at home on classic European-style sporters, the setup reflects a thoughtful field rifle configuration built for accuracy without unnecessary weight.
Altogether, this CZ BRNO 527 presents as a finely preserved small-caliber sporting rifle that continues to embody the strengths of its Czechoslovak design heritage; controlled-round feeding, excellent barrels, and an exceptional set trigger. In .22 Hornet, it remains one of the most enjoyable and practical rifles ever produced for small-game hunting and precision varmint work. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
