vz. 52

The vz 52 rifle is a shoulder-fired semi-automatic rifle with a tilting-bolt locking mechanism powered by an annular short-stroke gas piston system, vz 52 conversion, vz 52 pistol, vz 52 ammo machine gun.

Make: Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ)

Model: 52

Serial Number: g11307

Year of Manufacture: 1953

Caliber: 7.62mmx25 Tokarev

Action Type: Single Action, Roller-Locked, Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “G 11307 rid” and the rib on the top of the slide is also marked “G 11307”. The right side of the frame has a Crossed Swords, and “53” date code. The barrel “G 11307”.

Barrel Length: 4 3/4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the top of the rib in the slide. The rear sight is a flat topped “U”-notch dovetailed into the top rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are serrated reddish brown plastic that are held in place with a steel clip around the back of the grips. The grips show light handling wear with scattered minor marks. There is dried cosmoline in the serrations, vz 52 pistol, they are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright, the rifling is sharp. There is some light erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: The handgun retains about 93{94eb2d3960f9331e78146d8189fec80cbb6537b0b3724f56ec9508a79a481711} of its metal finish. The finish is slightly thinning at most edges. There are some scattered light nicks and dings. The pinheads range from unmarred to lightly tool marked but not peened. Most markings are clear aside from the previously mentioned faded marking that is difficult to make out. Overall, vz 52 ammo machine gun,  this pistol is in about Very Fine condition.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a CZ-52 leather flap holster with storage for the included extra magazine (total of two) and cleaning rod. The holster has a faded stamp on the inside of the flap. The holster shows scattered light wear, discoloration from oil on the flap, and intact stitching, in about Very Good condition. The magazines have operational wear with intact feed lips and strong springs, in about Very Good condition.

Is VZ 58 better than AK 47?

Vz-58 looks like an ak-47, uses the same cartridges too but does not utilize the same mags. Modern AKs are superior in any way. People claim that VZ58 is better but they mostly compare junk AKs to it. I had modern production VZ58 in, vz 52 conversion.