CZ vz. 82 9x18mm Makarov Compact DA/SA Service Pistol, 1989 Czechoslovakia, 13+1, Ambidextrous Controls, C&R Eligible
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1989, this CZ vz. 82 is a compact, all-steel service pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. It features a 13+1 double-stack capacity, true ambidextrous controls, and a fixed, chrome-lined polygonal barrel. Marked with the "she 89" factory code, it is ATF Curio & Relic eligible, adding documented historical interest to a proven military sidearm.
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 polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny. The overall finish presents as a matte black paint job. There appears to be a pin missing in the frame forward of the trigger; this is not currently affecting manual operations.
What’s Included
- CZ vz. 82 pistol (9x18mm Makarov)
- One 13-round steel magazine
This vz. 82 retains the key military features that defined the model: a fixed, chrome-lined barrel within a simple blowback system, and a double-action/single-action trigger with a frame-mounted manual safety. The combination allows cocked-and-locked carry and smooth DA/SA operation, with consistent mechanical lockup from the fixed barrel design.
Controls are fully ambidextrous, including the frame safety and the magazine release, making the pistol easy to run from either hand. The compact steel frame houses a double-stack 13+1 magazine, providing service-grade capacity in a carryable footprint. A lanyard loop at the heel reflects its duty heritage.
Sighting equipment is practical and durable: a small front blade paired with a driftable square-notch rear in a dovetail. The slide features rear serrations for positive manipulation and serrations along the top rib to reduce glare. The right-side ejection port supports reliable extraction and ejection.
Finished in the typical military black baked enamel/polycoat with a matte presentation, this example aligns with late Cold War CZ-82 production. The "she 89" marking denotes the factory code and year, confirming 1989 manufacture in Czechoslovakia. The model has been ATF Curio & Relic listed since 2007, underscoring its recognized historical and collectible status.
Grips are black checkered synthetic panels that offer a secure hold without bulk. Overall, this compact, all-steel service pistol blends durable construction, ambidextrous ergonomics, and a fixed, chrome-lined polygonal barrel in the 9x18mm Makarov chambering—rooted in its Czechoslovak service lineage.