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This gun is a CZ-52, made by Ceskoslovenska Zborjovka. This gun was adopted in 1952 as the standard sidearm of the Czech Army, and it was still in use up through the end of the cold war. This particular piece was manufactured in 1953. All of the guns were arsenal rebuilt and refinished in the 70's, and many were put away in storage. This gun is in great shape, and it was a real bargain. It is chambered for the powerful 7.62x25 cartridge, which you can see below. This gun is a fascinating piece of history that is fun to shoot. |
Interesting Markings:
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| Nobody seems to be entirely sure what these punch marks along the top of the slide mean. There are two leading theories, the first of which is that the punch marks were meant to signify how out-of-spec the pistol was before it was rebuilt by the Czech arsenal. The other theory is that punch marks were added to indicate how accurate the pistol was. With the large number of punch marks on this example, I'm going with the second theory. :) |
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The crossed swords indicate that this gun was accepted after proof testing. The 53 is the year of manufacture, 1953. |
Specifications:
| Caliber | 7.62x25mm |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Overall Length | 8.25" |
| Action Type | Single Action Semiautomatic |
| Magazine Capacity | Detachable, 8 Rounds |
| Weight | 31 Oz |
(Picture of Yugoslavian Surplus 7.62x25mm)