CZ vz. 82 9×18mm Makarov – 1990 Czech Military Surplus Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.8" Chrome-Lined Polygonal Barrel, 12-Round Magazine
This 1990-dated CZ vz. 82 offers a rare chance to own a fully ambidextrous Warsaw Pact sidearm. Built for Czech forces, it blends a 12-round double-stack magazine with a chrome-lined polygonal barrel—both unusual features for its era. The pistol is import-marked by Century Arms but retains its original military proof code, making it appealing to shooters and collectors alike.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: The black enamel finish shows scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with surplus service. The bore remains bright and shiny.
What’s Included
- Original box
- Factory CZ 82 steel 12-round magazine (1)
- Cleaning rod
Designed by Česká Zbrojovka, the vz. 82 was the first mass-issue service pistol to combine chrome-lined polygonal rifling with the 9×18 mm chambering. The 3.8" barrel resists corrosion while delivering solid accuracy and easier maintenance.
Controls are fully ambidextrous. Dual thumb safeties, a heel-style magazine release, and an inertial firing pin with hammer intercept notch provide positive handling whether you shoot right- or left-handed.
The compact carbon-steel frame houses a 12-round double-stack magazine—four rounds more than typical Makarov-pattern pistols. Its rounded-spur hammer supports both double-action and single-action fire, driven by a simple, reliable blowback system.
Factory black enamel over parkerized steel protects the slide and frame. Rear serrations, an external extractor, fixed front blade, and drift-adjustable rear notch sights round out a design that balances service durability with straightforward operation.