CZ 85 pre-B 9mm Luger, 4.7 in Barrel, Steel Frame, DA/SA, 16+1, 1991 Czechoslovakia — Ambidextrous Controls, Matching Numbers
This CZ 85 pre-B is a full-size, steel-frame 9mm made in 1991 in Czechoslovakia, identified by the Czech proof-house oval with the two-digit year code "91" and the "MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA" rollmark. It features matching serial numbers on the slide, frame, and barrel, and the pre-B configuration without a firing pin block. Ambidextrous controls, fixed sights, and the slide riding inside the frame rails define this example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows many scratches and blemishes across the finish. Finish wear and loss are present. Small, infrequent spots of pitting are visible.
What’s Included
- CZ 85 pre-B 9mm pistol
- One 16-round steel double-stack magazine (as shown)
The CZ 85 pre-B is a DA/SA, hammer-fired design with a 4.7 inch barrel and a 16+1 capacity. Its ambidextrous slide stop and manual safety make it equally accessible from either side, and the solid spur hammer provides a classic CZ profile with confident manipulation.
This pre-B configuration omits the firing pin block, a defining trait of early CZ 85 production. The slide rides inside the frame rails for a low-bore-axis feel, and the top of the slide has a longitudinal anti-glare serrated rib for a clean sight picture.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed front blade with a contrasting insert and a fixed rear square-notch in a dovetail. Rear slide serrations aid charging, and the full-size steel frame delivers stable handling.
Factory details include black checkered synthetic grip panels with CZ medallions and a black finish on both the slide and frame. Origin markings are clear, with the Czech proof and "MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA" rollmark confirming 1991 production.