CZ 527 Varmint .204 Ruger Bolt-Action Rifle – 25.5" Heavy Barrel, Walnut Stock, Discontinued Model
This CZ 527 Varmint stands out as a discontinued, 2008-manufactured example of CZ’s micro-length Mauser platform chambered in .204 Ruger. Kept in pristine, as-new condition, it features a factory-blued 25.5-inch heavy barrel, a single-set trigger, and an oil-finished walnut stock. For shooters and collectors seeking an unfired specimen from the now-retired 527 line, this rifle offers factory originality throughout, complete with paperwork, test target, and scope rings.
Condition
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what’s typical from inspection.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle remains in pristine condition with no visible evidence of use beyond the factory test-fire.
What’s Included
- Factory CZ cardboard shipping carton
- Factory paperwork set (owner’s manual and related documents)
- CZ factory test-fire target
- Pair of factory CZ 16 mm dovetail scope rings
- 1 × 5-round steel detachable box magazine
The rifle’s micro-length controlled-round-feed action employs a full-length claw extractor for reliable cycling of the high-velocity .204 Ruger cartridge. Integral 16 mm dovetail bases are machined into the receiver, and the included CZ rings make optic installation straightforward.
A 25.5-inch cold-hammer-forged heavy barrel, non-fluted and finished in a deep blue, is optimized for varmint accuracy with a 1:12 RH twist rate. The barrel’s length and profile help manage heat during extended strings of fire.
Trigger duties are handled by CZ’s crisp single-set unit: use it as a standard sporting trigger, or push it forward to engage the light “set” mode for precision work. A two-position safety sits just behind the bolt handle.
The straight-comb walnut stock features fine checkering, a pistol grip, and a factory rubber recoil pad. Its 13.75-inch length of pull suits most shooters, and the oil finish highlights the grain while providing weather resistance.
Marked with the Czech proof house lion over “08” and a CZ-USA import stamp, this rifle represents an early production run of a model line that CZ discontinued in 2021, adding collectibility to its unfired status.