BRNO Tatra

The History of Brno

The history of the Brno company or Czechoslovak Armory (Československá zbrojovka) as it was known prior to WWI, began in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, formerly known as Czechoslovakia. In 1918, the Brno Rifles factory was established. Before 1918, Brno Plant was an arsenal located in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Brno started producing Mauser 98 rifles in 1920 after buying excess weapons and equipment from Mauser-Oberndorf. These Brno-produced Mausers had a 98/22 designation stamped onto the receivers marking the year of production.

In the period between WWI and WWII, Brno collaborated with the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, England to develop a well-known Bren light machine gun. They produced weapons for the Czechoslovakian and German armies during World War II. After the war, the company was nationalized by the Czechoslovakian government and renamed Zbrojovka Brno. While it was under socialist control until 1989, it switched to the production of sporting weapons which quickly gained a reputation for their reliability. For some time, the company also produced light artillery and several other products such as tractors, typewriters, and early computers.

During the years they presented numerous models of weaponry such as the ZB vz. 26 light machine gun, ZB-50 heavy machine gun, the MG34, several bolt action rifles, ZKM and ZH series, ZKR 551 handgun etc.

The company was privatized in 1990, just three years before Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Zbrojovka Brno was acquired by Česká zbrojovka (CZ) in 2008. With the new ownership, they agreed to a longer lease, which allows the business to continue production in rented facilities. They still make high-end products for hunting and competition, including pistols, single-shot and double rifles, combination rifles, as well as over/under shotguns.

Brno Tatra Rifle Review

The Brno Tatra rifle is a series of combination rifles and double-barrel shotguns that were also known under the name Tatra. These rifles feature a robust sliding wedge locking mechanism that locks into place when the bascule is closed, providing extra safety. The Brno Tatra is referenced in the literature under various names, such as Brno CZ 584, CZ 584 Kozlice etc. Tatras can use either a classic 12- or 16-gauge shotgun ammunition for both barrels or a combination of 7x65R, 7x57R, .222 Rem., .308 Win., or .30-06 Spr. rifle cartridges and 12/16-gauge shells.

The light weight of 3-3.5 kg makes it a comfortable gun to carry even during long days out on the hunting range. An adjustable trigger also allows for greater precision and accuracy when shooting at longer distances. The safety is located at the rear of the gun, above the handle. To activate it, you must pull it backwards. The front trigger controls the rifle barrel while the rear one controls the shotgun barrel. Additionally, the front trigger also functions as a hair set trigger.

By pulling the lever on the upper back side of the action to the right, Brno Tatra can be opened and loaded. On the rifle, the barrels are arranged in a typical order, with the upper barrel being used for shotgun rounds and the lower barrel for rifle cartridges. One typical Brno feature preserved on the Tatra is the possibility of changing the barrels within the series, chambering the gun for different configurations. The barrels are soldered together like with most other Brno double barrel firearms.

Brno Tatra

Figure 1: Brno Tatra, chambered for 7x65R and 16 ga (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/cz-combination---double-rifles/cz-brno---model-584-13---7x65r-16-ga.cfm?gun_id=101248249)

Brno Tatra Calibers

The rifle is chambered for the following calibers:

.222 Rem.
7x57 R
7x65 R
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.

Gauges

12 ga
16 ga

Brno Tatra combination guns come with milled 14.5 mm dovetail grooves at the top of the receiver which are suitable for installing scope mounts.

The receiver of Brno Tatra

Figure 2: The receiver of Brno Tatra, chambered for 7x65R and 16 ga (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/cz-combination---double-rifles/cz-brno---model-584-13---7x65r-16-ga.cfm?gun_id=101248249)

The mounting surface of Brno Tatra

A: /

B: /

C: /

D: 14.5 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: /

R1: Prisma 14.5/60°

R2: Prisma 14.5/60°

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Tatra

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Tatra

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Brno Tatra are the following:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Tatra

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifle must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Brno Tatra are the following:

Best Scope Mounts for Brno Tatra

Fixed Scope Mounts for Brno Tatra

This fixed scope mount manufactured by the Czech company Kozap is made of high-quality steel and will fit the mounting surface of your rifle perfectly.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Brno Tatra

Due to the specific design of a recoil notch, there are not many scope mounts suitable for Brno Tatra. However, if you are looking for a detachable mounting solution to fit your rifle, we recommend this Rusan roll-off mount. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a ten-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for Brno Tatra

Being rigid and recoil-resistant, Picatinny rails are currently one of the most popular mounting solutions on the market. We, therefore, recommend this Picatinny made by the Croatian company Rusan which is made of steel and comes with a two-year warranty, making it a perfect mounting solution for Brno Tatra.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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BRNO Tatra

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Brno Tatra Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Tatra

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Tatra

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno Tatra

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