CZ vz. 70 .32 ACP Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.8 in Fixed Barrel, Blued Steel, 1972 Czechoslovak Police Pattern, C.A.I. Import
This 1972 CZ vz. 70 is a compact .32 ACP DA/SA blowback pistol from Czechoslovakia with service roots in police and internal-security use. It carries the Czech rampant lion proof with "72," the "MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA" rollmark, and a C.A.I. Georgia, VT import stamp. The slide and frame retain matching factory serial numbers, with an importer-applied serial suffix on the frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scuffs and scratches on the slide and barrel. The bore is bright and clean.
What's Included
- Zippered soft pistol case
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest floorplate
Chambered in .32 ACP, the vz. 70 uses a DA/SA blowback action with an 8+1 capacity and a fixed 3.8-inch barrel. It omits an external slide-stop lever, consistent with the model’s design intent.
The pistol is equipped with fixed iron sights: a front blade and a rear square-notch. The slide includes a longitudinal rib and anti-glare serrations to help manage sight picture and reflections.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish on the slide, frame, and receiver. It features a ring spur hammer and checkered wood grips with CZ medallions. Size is compact for carry and handling.
Controls include a manual safety and a decocker. Markings include the "MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA" rollmark, the Czech rampant lion proof with "72," and the C.A.I. Georgia, VT import stamp. The slide and frame have matching factory serial numbers, and the frame bears an importer-applied serial suffix. The model was intended for Czechoslovak police/internal-security service and later sold widely as surplus.