CZ vz. 52 Semi-Auto Rifle, 7.62x45mm, 1954 "she" Code, 20 Barrel, C.A.I. St. Albans Import
Manufactured in 1954, this CZ vz. 52 is chambered in its original 7.62x45mm and bears the "she" over "54" factory code associated with CZ Uherský Brod. Import-marked by C.A.I. St. Albans, VT and barrel-marked "CZ52 CZECHO 7.62x45," it reflects the model’s distinctive configuration and markings.
The vz. 52 design features an annular short-stroke gas piston, a tilting-breechblock lockup, and an integral folding-bayonet arrangement that nests in the right-side stock channel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific condition notes: This rifle is in poor condition throughout and is missing parts. The bore appears shot out with moderate fouling. It is not in firing condition. The stock has visible cracks. Offered for parts or in-depth restoration and sold as-is.
What’s Included
- CZ vz. 52 semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x45mm
Produced in 1954, this example carries the "she" over "54" factory code and retains period-correct markings including the C.A.I. ST. ALB VT import stamp and "CZ52 CZECHO 7.62x45" barrel marking. It is chambered in the original 7.62x45mm, a key identifier for the vz. 52 platform.
The operating system uses an annular short-stroke gas piston paired with a tilting-breechblock lockup, a hallmark of the vz. 52 design. It is a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle built on a steel receiver, with a detachable box-magazine system. Capacity is 10 rounds.
The one-piece hardwood stock incorporates a right-side sling slot with steel bar, a bottom sling swivel, and a steel buttplate with twin cleaning-kit compartments. The stock has a right-side bayonet channel that accommodates the model’s integral folding bayonet design. Length of pull is 13.0.
Sighting equipment is straightforward and serviceable: a squared-ear protected front post (no hood) and a tangent rear sight with elevation slider. Controls include an in-guard safety lever located ahead of the trigger. The barrel length is 20.