Posted: 6/14/2013 12:54:34 PM EDT
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I've tantalized more than a few folks recently with pictures of the pre-B CZ-75 that came my way recently. But now, I want to talk about another Czech firearm--the ZH-304. Way back when giants lizards roamed the Earth and when I was young, slim and good looking, I used to drool over the Pragotrade catalogue. Pragotrade was the company that imported Czech firearms into Canada and while I always wanted the CZ-75, I also used to daydream about the ZH-300 and ZH-304 combination guns. I just thought that it would be terribly cool to have both a rifle and shotgun in one weapon. Now of course, there are some that would consider me to be a fudd; but all I can say is that a cool gun is a cool gun. And I always wanted a sweet Czech combination gun. Well, back in 2009, I managed to find a ZH-300 in excellent condition. It has a 7x57R rifle barrel and a 12 gage shotgun barrel all in one weapon. And the gun is very accurate too. I bought the gun for $1500 and the price included a pair of 12 gage shotgun barrels so I can also make an over under shotgun from the combination gun's frame. The piece features rust bluing and it is a really nice looking piece. Just looking at it makes me realize that I need more Czech guns. Buy the way, I have a copy of the 1987 Gun Digest Annual and a ZH-304 used to cost $2799 way back then. 
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You have some great cz's OP. I don't have any of their long guns, but I do love my 75. I know the purists don't like the decocker version, but the handguns that I have most experience with are da/sa or striker, so I opted for it so it would feel more natural for me.
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