Don’t have one looked for a while like you then moved on to 455-457’s. Your rifle is beautiful, worth the wait I think
How About a CZ 452 Grand Finale Register...??
I have to believe everyone here loves looking at them, if not fondling or owning one (esp. in this CZ Forum!).
I have personally been wanting one since their release in late 2016. The LGS's were not getting them in. They were willing to order them and you just had to take your chances on what arrived. I was beginning to see that the wood was all over the place on the GF's, and I was just not willing to take a chance that I might end up with a dog, for what was, to me, a lot of change ($1095 retail, if I recall).
Seems the longer I held off, the more elusive they became..., then they dried up (sold out)! Then the prices started to take off on them. Purchasing one at retail was no longer an option! I kicked myself for not pulling the trigger and just ordering one. Seems like even the fence posts are now bringing high prices/high bids. According to the naysayers, these were going to be a flash in the pan and would someday bring, maybe what a guy paid for one, or even sell for a loss. I think they have been proven wrong.
Long story, even longer. I started my search for just the "right one". I am picky and have a huge affinity for High End Twenty Two's! My searches came up dry. I searched for 7 years..., looking for, "The One", and I think I finally found it! I knew I was going to have to bite the bullet and pony up a lot of that "change" I had been saving for one.
I think you might agree, this was the one!...
(Seller's Photos, I'll post some up later)
I have scoured all of the gun forums seeking out what others have scored and thought it would be nice to have one particular place to look (I chose this forum, as it is the most specialized and most popular), to share and even track what we have. Not only pictures but the stories behind them, and serial numbers, as well. Trying to put some time-line together on these. I know there are some that balk at the idea of posting serial numbers, but I believe it's a bunch of hooey. If it makes you feel better, how about 5XX, or 57X, etc.? Most of us post pictures of our guns and the serial numbers are clearly visible.
My Serial # is: 4520109. The 109th one made! 1st month of production…, 1st week..., I wonder?!
The included target shows it was tested on Feb. 24th, 2017. That’s some cool information. Perhaps, these were not even put into production until early 2017. I can't imagine these sat around for 3 or 4 months before being tested, and then sent out to the distributers. If you have the targets or original paperwork, this information would be valuable too.
Please post up those CZ 452 GF's, Grand Finales, I really want to see 'em! Thanx and another novella comes to an end.
Take Care, All,
Robert
I have personally been wanting one since their release in late 2016. The LGS's were not getting them in. They were willing to order them and you just had to take your chances on what arrived. I was beginning to see that the wood was all over the place on the GF's, and I was just not willing to take a chance that I might end up with a dog, for what was, to me, a lot of change ($1095 retail, if I recall).
Seems the longer I held off, the more elusive they became..., then they dried up (sold out)! Then the prices started to take off on them. Purchasing one at retail was no longer an option! I kicked myself for not pulling the trigger and just ordering one. Seems like even the fence posts are now bringing high prices/high bids. According to the naysayers, these were going to be a flash in the pan and would someday bring, maybe what a guy paid for one, or even sell for a loss. I think they have been proven wrong.
Long story, even longer. I started my search for just the "right one". I am picky and have a huge affinity for High End Twenty Two's! My searches came up dry. I searched for 7 years..., looking for, "The One", and I think I finally found it! I knew I was going to have to bite the bullet and pony up a lot of that "change" I had been saving for one.
I think you might agree, this was the one!...
(Seller's Photos, I'll post some up later)
I have scoured all of the gun forums seeking out what others have scored and thought it would be nice to have one particular place to look (I chose this forum, as it is the most specialized and most popular), to share and even track what we have. Not only pictures but the stories behind them, and serial numbers, as well. Trying to put some time-line together on these. I know there are some that balk at the idea of posting serial numbers, but I believe it's a bunch of hooey. If it makes you feel better, how about 5XX, or 57X, etc.? Most of us post pictures of our guns and the serial numbers are clearly visible.
My Serial # is: 4520109. The 109th one made! 1st month of production…, 1st week..., I wonder?!
The included target shows it was tested on Feb. 24th, 2017. That’s some cool information. Perhaps, these were not even put into production until early 2017. I can't imagine these sat around for 3 or 4 months before being tested, and then sent out to the distributers. If you have the targets or original paperwork, this information would be valuable too.
Please post up those CZ 452 GF's, Grand Finales, I really want to see 'em! Thanx and another novella comes to an end.
Take Care, All,
Robert
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Sorry guys if the Grand Finale came in a Magnum caliber either a 17hmr or 22mag I would have bought one. But for me they are too nice to take out hunting. I do have my one CZ rimfire rifle that knocks my socks off and it to this day has not once been out hunting. I bought a plain jane model for that; it would kill me to get a scratch in any of those posted in this thread. Mister_22 sir very nice snag. If I saw it in person there is no way I would be able to walk out the door no matter the caliber. 
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These are not mine but a few pictures that were posted here on RFC which went into my screen saver collection, enjoy:
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The one on the far left please....that wood is just specatular!
I saw just one at the time in a local shop is it was a lottery looser. You can see from the photo posted. There are 4 nice stocks and 3 plain Jane. As a customer, I was on the fence. Not to hot on the engraving. In person it looked more tasteful than the photos. I was not going to settle for one of the lesser 50% of the stocks.
A vs B. Big gamble to blind order. My loss maybe. No regrets here. CZ was never about big dollar collecting. For me anyway. Or so, I tell myself.
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A vs B. Big gamble to blind order. My loss maybe. No regrets here. CZ was never about big dollar collecting. For me anyway. Or so, I tell myself.
There were a couple of limited series 452's, the Grand Finale's played out slow for some reason, myself and a local friend asked the LGS to order us one, when the two came in I was the first to come by. I only live about a mile from the store. We opened both boxes and I picked the one I liked best and purchased it, he purchased the other but wasn't happy as it was rather plain. He contacted CZ and sent it back and they sent him another which he was pleased with.
This is mine.
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Not the fanciest but I'm happy with it. Oh and one of the nimrods here swore the black tips were only paint or stain on the stock, lol, there are a few tools on this forum unfortunately.
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This is mine.
Not the fanciest but I'm happy with it. Oh and one of the nimrods here swore the black tips were only paint or stain on the stock, lol, there are a few tools on this forum unfortunately.
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There were a couple of limited series 452's, the Grand Finale's played out slow for some reason, myself and a local friend asked the LGS to order us one, when the two came in I was the first to come by. I only live about a mile from the store. We opened both boxes and I picked the one I liked best and purchased it, he purchased the other but wasn't happy as it was rather plain. He contacted CZ and sent it back and they sent him another which he was pleased with.
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Not the fanciest but I'm happy with it. Oh and one of the nimrods here swore the black tips were only paint or stain on the stock, lol, there are a few tools on this forum unfortunately.
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Maybe not the most fancy wood but I always liked the wood on this rifle. The only problem with this one is it may still need some bullets down the barrel to blow the cob webs out of it. Go shoot it!!! Show us your results.There were a couple of limited series 452's, the Grand Finale's played out slow for some reason, myself and a local friend asked the LGS to order us one, when the two came in I was the first to come by. I only live about a mile from the store. We opened both boxes and I picked the one I liked best and purchased it, he purchased the other but wasn't happy as it was rather plain. He contacted CZ and sent it back and they sent him another which he was pleased with.
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Not the fanciest but I'm happy with it. Oh and one of the nimrods here swore the black tips were only paint or stain on the stock, lol, there are a few tools on this forum unfortunately.
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Finally..., a serial#! #305, thanx @gmd1950!! You have a date off of the target for me?There were a couple of limited series 452's, the Grand Finale's played out slow for some reason, myself and a local friend asked the LGS to order us one, when the two came in I was the first to come by. I only live about a mile from the store. We opened both boxes and I picked the one I liked best and purchased it, he purchased the other but wasn't happy as it was rather plain. He contacted CZ and sent it back and they sent him another which he was pleased with.
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Not the fanciest but I'm happy with it. Oh and one of the nimrods here swore the black tips were only paint or stain on the stock, lol, there are a few tools on this forum unfortunately.
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Pretty piece, as well!
Yes, I read all of the BS about the "Black Paint" too!
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