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I have done searches looking for CZ postings and about the only thing that comes up, are some old For Sale threads. I thought someone for sure would have posted about The Big 3 (452's, 453's [452 w/a set trigger], 455's and 457's). You know..., "I just got my new (Insert # here)" thread.
They are nonexistent, unless, somehow, I have missed them.
Everytime I get a new one, I am just busting at the seams to show it off. I now have 5 and can't see myself slowing down. The other guys call it "CZitis", for a good reason. Seems like once you get one, you just can't stop (like eating potato chips)!
So here goes, my latest one... a Grand Finale, that I have been searching for 7 years for! These were supposedly released in late 2016. There was a limited run of 1000 of the last of the 452 platform, just after it was discontinued. They weren't cheap, as I believe they retailed for $1095. Local dealers weren't getting them in and when they did, it was either, drop dead gorgeous wood or fence posts. They would order for you, but you were stuck with whatever came in. I wasn't about to gamble... so I waited. Then they dried up (all sold out) and the prices started to shoot up. Especially if it was a nice one! I told myself I would just have to pick one up on the secondary market and pay a premium. I sure wish I'd ordered 1 or 2 and turned them for a profit to pay for one I really wanted.
Back on subject... 7 years later, I finally found, THE ONE!! I think you may agree...
My CZ 452 Grand Finale:
(Seller's photos)
As you have probably guessed... I'm pretty excited. Now to find the perfect piece of glass to mount to it. Incidentally, it also comes with a beautiful set of engraved rings.
Like I mentioned, this is my 5th CZ. I picked up my 457 before this, from the local farm store, that knocked my socks off, as well! It was sitting in the rack for a couple of days and no one snapped it up! I had to pay retail for it! I think it was about $550 out the door. I could sell it for much more, as all bring a premium with nice wood.
Maybe post it later, if you guys twist my arm...
Thanx for staying with me and be safe out there!
Oh, and post up some of those CZ's that I know are out there!
Robert
They are nonexistent, unless, somehow, I have missed them.
Everytime I get a new one, I am just busting at the seams to show it off. I now have 5 and can't see myself slowing down. The other guys call it "CZitis", for a good reason. Seems like once you get one, you just can't stop (like eating potato chips)!
So here goes, my latest one... a Grand Finale, that I have been searching for 7 years for! These were supposedly released in late 2016. There was a limited run of 1000 of the last of the 452 platform, just after it was discontinued. They weren't cheap, as I believe they retailed for $1095. Local dealers weren't getting them in and when they did, it was either, drop dead gorgeous wood or fence posts. They would order for you, but you were stuck with whatever came in. I wasn't about to gamble... so I waited. Then they dried up (all sold out) and the prices started to shoot up. Especially if it was a nice one! I told myself I would just have to pick one up on the secondary market and pay a premium. I sure wish I'd ordered 1 or 2 and turned them for a profit to pay for one I really wanted.
Back on subject... 7 years later, I finally found, THE ONE!! I think you may agree...
My CZ 452 Grand Finale:
(Seller's photos)
As you have probably guessed... I'm pretty excited. Now to find the perfect piece of glass to mount to it. Incidentally, it also comes with a beautiful set of engraved rings.
Like I mentioned, this is my 5th CZ. I picked up my 457 before this, from the local farm store, that knocked my socks off, as well! It was sitting in the rack for a couple of days and no one snapped it up! I had to pay retail for it! I think it was about $550 out the door. I could sell it for much more, as all bring a premium with nice wood.
Maybe post it later, if you guys twist my arm...
Thanx for staying with me and be safe out there!
Oh, and post up some of those CZ's that I know are out there!
Robert