1953 CZ vz. 52 7.62×25mm Tokarev Roller-Locked Pistol – Matching Numbers, Chrome-Lined Bore
Produced in 1953, this early CZ vz. 52 offers the distinctive roller-locked action that sets it apart from nearly all other service pistols of its era. A matching-numbered frame, slide, and barrel, combined with a chrome-lined bore and chamber, make this example particularly attractive to shooters and collectors who value originality, durability, and historical context.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The grey phosphate finish shows scattered scratches and handling marks consistent with service life, but metal surfaces remain solid. Brown bakelite grip panels are intact with no cracks.
What’s Included
- 1× factory CZ 52 steel magazine with elongated rhombic witness slots (8-round)
Built around a robust roller-locked, recoil-operated mechanism, the vz. 52 handles the high-velocity 7.62×25mm Tokarev cartridge with ease, giving it a flat trajectory and penetration potential that surpass many contemporary 9 mm designs.
The chrome-lined 4.6-inch barrel and chamber resist corrosion and simplify cleaning, a feature rarely found on pistols from the early 1950s. The barrel, slide, and frame all carry the matching serial prefix “Z 14610,” supported by the crossed Roman swords proof mark stamped with “53.”