CZ vz. 52 7.62x25mm Tokarev, Roller-Locked SAO, 4.7 in Barrel, Parkerized, CAI Import, 'rid' Code, 1954 Czech Acceptance
This CZ vz. 52 is a full-size, steel-framed Czech service pistol chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev with a short-recoil, roller-locked, single-action system. It features a matte gray parkerized finish, brown ribbed Bakelite grips, and fixed sights. Notable markings include the C.A.I. St.
Albans, VT import stamp, the factory code 'rid' indicating CZ Strakonice production, and the crossed swords '54 acceptance mark denoting 1954 acceptance. Serial number markings are present on the slide, frame, and chamber.
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: The matte gray parkerized finish shows scattered minor scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. The bore presents a bright, reflective appearance.
What's Included
- CZ vz. 52 7.62x25mm pistol
- 1x 8-round steel CZ 52-pattern magazine with diagonal witness holes
The vz. 52 stands out for its short-recoil, roller-locked system paired with single-action-only operation, a distinctive mechanical design in a service pistol of its era. The 7.62x25mm Tokarev chambering, 4.7-inch barrel, and 8+1 capacity deliver the classic configuration collectors expect from this model.
This example carries markings that add clear production and service context: the 'rid' factory code identifies CZ Strakonice manufacture, and the crossed swords '54 acceptance mark indicates 1954 acceptance. The C.A.I. St. Albans, VT import stamp, along with "CZECH" and "7.62 TOK" markings, are present and legible.
Controls and features include a heel-style magazine release, a manual safety, and a decocker. The fixed sight setup consists of an integral front blade and a fixed rear notch. Two takedown latches at the front of the trigger guard reflect the vz. 52’s distinctive disassembly system.
Construction is all-steel with a uniform matte gray parkerized finish on the slide, frame, and receiver components, complemented by brown ribbed Bakelite grip panels. A lanyard loop at the grip heel and the presence of serial number markings on the slide, frame, and chamber round out the service-focused details.