CZ 97 B .45 ACP Full-Size DA/SA Pistol - Black Polycoat Steel, 4.65 in Barrel, Fixed 3-Dot Sights, California-Compliant, Discontinued
This CZ 97 B is a full-size, steel-frame .45 ACP from the CZ 97 series, proofed in 2020 and produced before the model was discontinued in 2022. It features the B-variant manual safety and firing pin block (no decocker), an inside-the-frame slide rail design, and a Black Polycoat finish. The factory packaging references a California roster configuration, and the pistol comes with two 10-round magazines, the original CZ case, and the model-specific manual.
Built on CZ's long-slide, full-dustcover format without an accessory rail, this 97 B pairs a 4.65 in barrel with a screw-in barrel bushing for tight barrel-to-slide lockup. The DA/SA system uses a curved trigger with a polished shoe and a ring (rowel) hammer. Safety features include a manual safety, a firing pin block, and a loaded chamber indicator.
The slide is equipped with front and rear cocking serrations plus top anti-glare serrations, and the pistol wears fixed 3-dot sights. Checkered wood grips complement the steel frame and slide, both finished in Black Polycoat. Capacity is 10+1 with the included steel magazines that have extended polymer baseplates.
Dimensions are approximately 8.3 in overall length and 41.3 oz unloaded, balancing the weight of an all-steel build with the controllability expected of a full-size .45 ACP. Origin is the Czech Republic with a Czech C.I.P. proof mark carrying a "20" date code and CZ-USA Kansas City KS import mark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is mild wear from prior use and handling.
What's Included
- CZ-branded factory hard plastic case with molded logo and matching serial label
- CZ 97 instruction manual
- Two 10-round steel magazines with extended polymer baseplates
This 97 B reflects the late-production configuration of CZ's .45 ACP flagship, combining a steel frame and slide, Black Polycoat finish, and CZ's internal slide rail interface for a low bore axis feel. The lack of a decocker is correct for the B variant, retaining the classic manual safety layout.
With its screw-in barrel bushing, full-length dustcover without an accessory rail, and fixed 3-dot sights, the setup is tuned for durability and consistent handling. Slide serrations front and rear, plus anti-glare serrations on top, aid manipulation and sight focus.
The pistol is California-compliant per the provided data and ships with two 10-round magazines. Proofed in 2020 and imported by CZ-USA Kansas City KS, it carries the appropriate Czech C.I.P. proof and date code marks.
As a discontinued model with production ending in 2022, this example offers the defining features of the CZ 97 series in excellent overall condition, complete with its original case and documentation.