CZ vz. 52 7.62x25mm Tokarev Roller-Locked Service Pistol, Gray Phosphate, 4.7 in Barrel, 8+1
This CZ vz. 52 is a 1950s Czechoslovak service pistol chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, notable for its uncommon roller-locked, short-recoil action. It wears a uniform gray phosphate finish, has matching serial numbers on the slide and chamber, and carries a Century Arms International import mark. The pistol comes with two 8-round magazines and a correct pattern leather flap holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light, superficial handling marks are present. Please see the photos for a complete view of surfaces and edges.
What's Included
- CZ vz. 52 pistol
- 2x 8-round CZ vz. 52 steel single-stack magazines with diagonal witness slots
- Czechoslovak military leather flap holster for vz. 52 with external magazine pouch
The vz. 52 stands out for its single-action, short-recoil, roller-locked mechanism, a design rarely used in handguns. Chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev with an 8+1 capacity and a 4.7 in barrel, it was engineered as a robust military sidearm with top ejection and fixed sights for a durable, duty-ready configuration.
Construction is all-steel with a gray phosphate finish on the frame and slide. Brown Bakelite grips with horizontal ribs and a transverse steel retaining strap provide a period-correct look and feel. A lanyard ring at the butt and a roller-lock cross-bolt takedown latch reflect its military service roots.
Controls include a right-side frame safety/decocker with a red fire index dot and a loaded chamber indicator, combining straightforward operation with clear status cues. The slide features rear serrations, a faceted profile, and a top ejection port, with a fixed blade front sight and a fixed square-notch rear sight.
This example bears the C.A.I. ST ALB VT import mark and has matching serial numbers on the slide and chamber. It ships with two original-pattern steel magazines and a correct vz. 52 leather flap holster, rounding out a complete, functional package from the 1950s Czechoslovak service era.