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CZJedi

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CZ-UB owner buys out BRNO, going to make shotguns
« on: October 21, 2006, 10:12:29 AM »
Looks like we will be getting some Czech made shotguns at some point in the future. BRNO filed for bankruptcy, and EXIMAT (the company that is the majority shares holder of CZ-UB) bought 100% of BRNO. Their goal is to re-vamp the shotgun line. This makes sense, as the CZ-USA shotguns are sold only here in the US. CZ currently does not make any shotguns , or even sells any shotguns through Huglu except for here. This will give them another piece of the complete firearms puzzle (pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns). The only things they will be lacking are revolvers (again, DW is only sold through CZ-USA, not through the parent company) and muzzleloaders (very doubtful).
           
            Here is the full text:
           
            Information concerning BRNO RIFLES, s.r.o. [18.10.2006]
           
           
            The BRNO RIFLES, s.r.o. Company engaged on 16th October 2006 into employment 29 employees of former Firearms Production Division of Zbrojovka Brno a.s., the estate of which is currently under bankruptcy proceedings.
           
            The objectives of BRNO RIFLES, s.r.o. is to reassume the world-acclaimed tradition associated with firearms produced by Zbrojovka Brno, especially in the field of shotguns production.
           
            Yesterdays engagement of work force meant culmination of longtime process bound to keep the firearms production in Brno. BRNO RIFLES, s.r.o. adopted to this day also many other measures for advancement to this goal. Among others put up for auction the machinery and equipment needed for shotguns production and took over other assets associated with this type of manufacturing activities.
           
            BRNO RIFLES, s.r.o. is a business entity, which is in 100% ownership and possession of EXIMAT a.s, the Company which at the same time is the majority shareholder of skbrojovka a.s. Uhersk.
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Offline William Chase

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CZ-UB owner buys out BRNO, going to make shotguns
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2006, 10:29:37 AM »
SWEET!!!
           
            Now maybe I CAN get into 3-gun comps, all CZ!
           
            :)
           
            Bill
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Offline mike100

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CZ-UB owner buys out BRNO, going to make shotguns
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2006, 09:05:34 PM »
Interesting...
           
            How long until products come out and even though they are known for good stuff, could they make a SG better than Huglu (not that they are all that), an experienced maker of SG's?
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ZKK600

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CZ-UB owner buys out BRNO, going to make shotguns
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2006, 01:15:11 PM »
I have seen the press release as well and was wondering if they will bring out new designs or update some of the old BRNO shotguns.
           
            At various times, I have owned ZH302's, ZH303's, a ZP49 s/s and a BRNO Super.  The ZH series had some unusual design features and would need to be revised to gain general acceptance on the North American market.
           
            Based on my experience with these guns in the 1970's, 1980's and early 90's, they are quite solid, well made guns that will stand a lot of shooting; I put 1,000's of rounds through a ZH302 Skeet gun.  IMHO, if they make them to the same standard as the older guns, they would be far superior to anything currently being supplied to the U.S. market from Turkey.
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