CZ RV 85 26.5mm Flare Launcher

Make: CZ Model: RV 85 Caliber: 26.5mm Flare Launcher Action: Break Barrel: 19.5 Bore: Bright Serial # 268 Condition: Very Good "Collector" In 1985, the Czech Government issued a design requirement for the RV85. RV stands for "Rucni Vrhac" or in US translation, "Hand Thrower". This launcher was made to do more than fire signal flares. Research has shown this was used by the Czech Special Forces Unit to fire rocket assisted tear gas canisters and barrier penetrating rounds. The RV85 is a classic cold war era Czech military weapon. Less than 3,000 were made and according to the importer, less than 1,000 made it into the US. The RV-85 is 37” in overall length with a barrel that is 19.5”. The bore is 26.5mm and commercial flares and smoke rounds are still available. Flip up sights are set for 50-75-100 yards. The front sight is a hooded blade that is dovetailed to a base that is banded to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a rotating sight that is a square notch with two white dots marked “50” in one position. The sight rotates up to an aperture with a square notch and two white dots at the bottom as well as a square on top of it that also has two white dots. The stocks are three piece smooth wood with a grooved forestock, and separate pistol grip piece, fluted straight comb, sling swivel front and rear, and a brown ventilated CZ recoil pad. The wood shows scattered light rubs consistent with storage wear. There are no chips or cracks. This example retains all of its blued finish with nice crisp markings. The action of the flare rifle is still smooth and operates flawlessly though we have not test fired it. Please see photos. No FFL Needed.