CZ 52 7.62x25mm Tokarev – VOP 91 Arsenal Refurb, CAI Import, 4.7 in Barrel, Matching Slide/Frame, 2 Magazines
This CZ 52 is a VOP 91 arsenal-refurbished pistol chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev with a 4.7 inch barrel. It is a Century Arms International import with a Czechoslovak Army acceptance mark dated 1954, and it retains matching serial numbers on the frame and slide. Collectors will also appreciate the clear import and acceptance markings, as well as its uncommon roller-locked, short-recoil design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- CZ 52 pistol chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev
- Two 8-round CZ 52 pattern steel magazines with three diagonal oval witness windows
Built in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s, this full-size CZ 52 features the distinctive roller-locked, short-recoil action paired with a single-action-only trigger. The steel frame and exposed spur hammer deliver the service-pistol configuration associated with this model, and the matching frame and slide numbers add to its appeal for collectors and enthusiasts.
This example carries clear VOP 91 arsenal refurbishment and Century Arms International (St. Albans, VT) import marks. It also bears a Czechoslovak Army crossed-swords acceptance mark dated 1954, along with caliber and country markings. These stamps document its military lineage and import history.
Controls and safeties include a heel-type magazine catch, manual safety, decocker, firing pin block, and a loaded chamber indicator. The slide is configured with rear serrations, a top rib, and a loaded-chamber indicator pin. Sights are fixed, with a front blade and a drift-adjustable rear notch for practical zeroing.
Grips are ribbed brown Bakelite-type panels with a retaining strap and a lanyard loop, consistent with service-issue configuration. Capacity is 8+1 rounds of 7.62x25mm Tokarev, and the included two magazines are the correct steel pattern with distinctive diagonal oval witness windows.