Czech VZ 52/57

[Grendl]

Every time I bring my VZ 52/57 to the range. it gets lots of questions. When they learn it shoots 7.62x39, instead of 7.62x45 they ask "where can I find one."

Not priced as a "steal," and it appears to have been repainted, but here's a chance to have one financed if you've ever wanted one. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=373410666

[ckcadavona]

It seems VZ52/57's are available for the right price. It's too bad someone already got this one:

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?products_id=30140

They're definitely not cheap but in a few years they'll seem cheap.

[stevied]

Looks like a sks had sex with a hakim

[ckcadavona]

Funny you mention that, the VZ52 does share traits from both rifles. It also has some similarities to a Garand.

[kygen]

gahhh, something else i'll add to my list

[SVT-40]

The 7.62x39mm Vz 52 / 57 are really neat little rifles. They are surprisingly heavy for their size and pretty accurate. The rifle below has not been fired since it came out of it's sealed shipping crate (I was there when the seal was cut) ), and is as close to new as possible.

The rifle in the Gunbroker link posted by the O/P, has gone through a refurb at a Czech military arsenal. The grey paint is a Cz refurb thing...

[kygen]

You never cease to amaze me SVT.

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Cool rifle. As always, thanks to SVT-40 for the color commentary!

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I have never even heard of this rifle until right now.

Rookie.

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

I want one.

[Capybara]

That is a beautiful example of a rifle that is extremely ugly from a design standpoint. Have you shot one of the same besides this one SVT?

[Enfield47]

I have never even heard of this rifle until right now.

I've never heard of it either, glad I'm in good company.

That is a beautiful example of a rifle that is extremely ugly from a design standpoint.

Well said. It is an ugly rifle, but it does seem kind of cool too. Not sure why, but I kind of like it.

[SVT-40]

That is a beautiful example of a rifle that is extremely ugly from a design standpoint. Have you shot one of the same besides this one SVT?

It is one of the ugliest rifles around...But it's kind of "ugly pretty".

Yup, I had another shooter for a few years....I ended up trading that rifle to another collector for a couple other rifles. This one will remain unfired.

I also have shot the Vz 52 in the 7.62x45mm vz cartridge... They handled in a similar fashion... Just a bit more recoil to the Vz 52...

Check out this link to many great pics of other Cz 52 and Cz 52 / 57 rifles, ammo and accessories.

http://www.sturmgewehr.com/bhinton/Czech_Vz52_52.57/

[Armistice]

I don't think that's ugly at all

Like others, I want one now, lol

[SandDiegoDuner]

I used to have one in 7.62x45. It was actually my first rifle purchase when I was younger. It was definitely used quite a bit but still shot well when I could find and afford ammo for it. It loved to stick the lacquered steel cases in the chamber if you shot it rapidly. Once my ammo supplier ran dry of the ammo I put it on consignment and made all the money I paid for it and the ammo I shot. I wish I had the 7.62x39 chambered version as I would probably still own it today.