The 455 is kind of in between the 452 and 457. It has the 452 safety and bolt throw, with the 457 swappable barrels.

As for what it is worth… check past auctions on GunBroker and look for that model. That should give you a pretty good idea of what it is worth.

 

Another comparison point is the newer 457 Jaguar, which I believe goes for much more than $500. If you like the idea of a really long barrel with nice iron sights, the Jaguar is a nice one. And this 455 is certainly cheaper than a new Jaguar. If it’s in good condition, it’s easily worth $500 to the right buyer.

 

Assuming it’s in good shape if I saw that in a store for $500 I would probably buy it, immediately.

 

I'd say $500 is a good deal for 455 UL in excellent condition.

 

The CZ 455 line was CZs step into uniform production. The entire action is the same on all models and calibers. Two action screws on all models. 11 mm dovetail on all models. The also introduced the slip fit barrel system , just 2 little set screws,so the consumer could easily swap barrels and caliber. To go from 22 to magnum, a removable magazine plug and pin. And a magnum magazine.
The 452 s are not as uniform, and the barrels are screwed in.

Buy the 455 UL, you will love it. Those long barrels are very accurate and surprisingly quiet. And on that one action you can build any model in any caliber that you want.

 

It is possible it could be a Jaguar. Not sure. I think it was new. Should have looked closer.

 

Thats an even better deal. The 457 s come with a more adjustable trigger. And a safety system that doesnt rely on the sear,
They , too, are uniform , and can be turned into any model.

Buy any CZ that appeals to you, except the 513, the farmer, just a too primitive trigger imho, and you will be happy.

 

Thanks for the replies. I really don't know that much about the differences in these guns that are out of production. Not sure what to look for for differences. Just starting to gain a little knowledge on CZ rifles. I bought at an auction last summer a BRNO 611. I guess that started an interest in these guns. My main love is Marlin 39A's.

 

CZs can be confusing with the 37 variations of 452s, however many 455s, and 457s.

I break it into a few buckets:

• Stocks: Plastic or wood. Much of MY interest is the wood, and CZ is known for often using interesting wood so I rule out the plastic anyway. I have tactical firearms, CZs in my world are classic wood. But their plastic stocks are great. Then is the stock contoured for sights or a scope (they definitely pick one or the other for the stock design, other manufacturers do not often do this). Of course stock style also comes into play after those 2 have been selected.
• Barrel length. The Ultra Lux (28") is great for that looooong sight radius, not really needed with a scope. Many CZs come threaded so check that of it's a need.
• Sights or scope (remember the stock will often be specific to this, if you buy one with sights and put on a scope it my need a better stock or cheekpad to be "best"). Some of the youth models have low end sights I don't care for but are fine for most uses.
• If scoping, on the 452s there are a few rail sizes that makes it complicated. Charts are available to pick MOA rails, rings, etc. but it is complicated.
• Triggers. 457s are easily adjusted. That does not mean 452s are bad, and with some (easily documented) work can be custom tuned, but they are "fine" out of the box.

So if you pick the features that YOU need then most likely you will find CZs for you in 452, 455 and/or 457. Of course with the swappable barrels (and caliber) the 457s offer more potential in ONE gun, not really a desirable factor for ME but clearly many people find this one of the best features.
Probably why many of don't buy "a" CZ, we buy "another".

 

So if I get the 455 Long Rifle Long Barrel, could I get for instance get a .22 Mag barrel to put on it? Would the magazine be long enough for the extra length of the magazine?

 

No , on 455s and 457 s you swap barrels,same profile, and pull out the magazine well plug, it is held inwith a pin. And you buy a magnum magazine.

 

With the 455, you can change calibers to 22WMR or 17HMR at will by buying a barrel and magazine. Since you're looking at an UL, you'll want to stick with a sporter profile barrel unless you want to sand the stock's barrel channel. As was mentioned above, there is a mag well block that you remove (push out a pin and pull the block out) and then use a magnum caliber magazine (same magazine will work for 22WMR and 17HMR). Keep the mag well block and pin somewhere where you can find them for when you want to go back to 22lr.

 

That is a good deal on an Ultra Lux

 

I shoot with a guy who loves the 455s.
He ran into a synthetic stocked stainless one in nearly new condition at a LGS for $500.
Dude could not get his wallet out fast enough.

 

After 18" all a barrel does is add weight. If that's what you are after then its a win. A 20" Lilja barrel matched with ammo it likes will shoot 200yds. all day any day and 300 on nice days.

 

After 18" all a barrel does is add weight.

Ummm…you seem to be looking at it from one angle, that being velocity? There is a LOT more going on in a .22 rifle.

On an iron sighted gun, the extra barrel adds sight radius, allowing for finer aiming, and potentially more accuracy.

Also, as mentioned in the thread above, it makes the gun quieter to the shooter.

The extra weight out front can help make the gun more stable.

And for some of us, they just look cool.