CZ 527 Thumbhole Varmint .223 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Heavy Hammer-Forged Barrel, Laminated Thumbhole Stock
This CZ 527 Thumbhole Varmint in .223 Rem pairs a 24-inch heavy, cold hammer-forged barrel with a rigid laminated thumbhole stock and a single-set trigger. It features controlled-round feed with an external claw extractor, integral 16 mm receiver dovetails, and a two-position safety. The Thumbhole Varmint variant was discontinued in 2016, with the 527 line retired in 2021, adding context for buyers looking for this specific configuration. Included are three 5-round steel magazines and a stud-mounted bipod.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall, with minor scratches and blemishes from light handling.
What’s Included
- CZ owner's manual
- Three 5-round steel detachable box magazines for CZ 527
- Stud-mounted rifle bipod (installed on front sling stud)
The 24-inch heavy barrel is cold hammer-forged, straight-taper, and non-threaded, finished in matte bluing. Its 1:9 twist rate is set up for a wide range of .223 Rem loads. The absence of iron sights keeps the top of the barrel clean and complements the integral 16 mm receiver dovetails for scope rings.
The grey/black laminated thumbhole stock is built for stability and repeatable positioning. It includes a wide beavertail forend, a Monte Carlo comb for consistent cheek weld, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 14.0 inches.
The action is a right-hand bolt with controlled-round feed and an external claw extractor, paired with a two-position safety. A single-set trigger gives the shooter a crisp primary pull with the option to set it for an even lighter break.
Capacity is 5+1 and this rifle includes three steel 5-round detachable box magazines. The receiver and barrel are matte blued, and the rifle bears Czech proof marks along with a "MADE IN CZECH REPUBLIC" marking on the barrel shank just ahead of the receiver ring (left side) with serial C095736. The Thumbhole Varmint variant was discontinued in 2016, and the 527 line concluded production in 2021.