CZ vz. 52 Semi-Auto Rifle, 7.62x45mm, 20.5 in Threaded Barrel, 1956 Czechoslovak Production, AYM Code, 10+1
This CZ vz. 52 is an original 7.62x45mm configuration from 1956, made in Czechoslovakia and marked with the AYM manufacturer code for CZ Uhersky Brod. It features the vz. 52's distinctive short-stroke piston system with a forward-tilting bolt, a 20.5 in threaded barrel, and military-correct sights and furniture. As a correct vz.
52 (not the later vz. 52/57), it offers collectors and enthusiasts an authentic example of mid-1950s Czech service design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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 rifle is in solid shape. The exterior shows scattered cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- 1x 10-round steel vz. 52 pattern magazine
Chambered in 7.62x45mm, this vz. 52 retains its original pattern rather than the later 7.62x39mm vz. 52/57 update. It has a 20.5 in barrel with external muzzle threads; no thread protector or muzzle device is installed. The right-side charging/operating rod and the semi-automatic, gas-operated, short-stroke piston system with a forward-tilting bolt reflect the vz.
52's distinctive operating design.