CZ mod. 27
Curious CZ27
I recently found a CZ27 in .22lr caliber.
It was brought back from Germany at the time of the liberation as spoils of war.
It is a pre-war production, as indicated by the single marking on the upper slide band.
Upon disassembly, it looks like a CZ27 in .32ACP except for the following points:
The magazine well is narrower to accommodate the specific .22LR magazine.
A standard .32 magazine will not fit.
The firing pin (ring-shaped), its spring, and its housing
The barrel and its attachment method (cylindrical studs)
It is perfectly functional and very pleasant to shoot.
According to the websites below, CZ may have manufactured a few experimental examples of this weapon:
http://www.ai4fr.com/main/page_militaria__collectibles_germany_cz27.html
http://www.pmulcahy.com/pistols/czech_pistols.htm
CZ mod. 27
cal 7.65mm
Brünner mod. 27
cal 7.65mm
