New Toy Joy: Mystery CZ550

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I just picked up my new CZ550 in 30-06. It is unfired, new in the box, and flawless . The mystery is the barrel and stock. It has the twisted hammer forging marks left on the barrel, similar to the Steyr and other European rifles. All metal surfaces have been nicely polished and blued, instead of the dull machined finish I've seen on every other CZ550. The bolt and extractor are polished to a mirror finish.

The stock is a nice grade of walnut with a small bit of figure near the butt, with relatively straight grain in the remainder of the stock. It has a grip cap and forend tip of a reddish wood (possibly red stained walnut) that is very attractive. The checking is exactly as I've seen on every other 550, and the grip cap has the laser engraved CZ logo.

Proof marks on the receiver and barrel confirm it is a CZ factory product. Factory box says CZ550 American Cal. 30-06 with 16 Facet.

I'm a big CZ fan, but I've never seen one like this. Could it possibly be a special run or custom shop order?
 
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Very similar. Straight comb American style stock though, and older style checkering pattern. Forend tip and grip cap are more red than dark ebony brown.
 
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