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  • harmoniums
    Veteran Member
    • May 2008
    • 3488

    vz-58 build complete!

    I bought a kit from Dirtbiker here on the forum with no stock and no magazines
    for $100 bucks
    I got the the receiver and 922 compliance parts from ORF


    total cost of $460

    Czechpoint USA provided the magazine parts which I permamently pinned to 10 rounds ( you can see the pin and epoxy goop in the pic below)
    The magazine is pinned in place by a setscrew through the paddle release which presses against the magazine body (dimpled to keep it from sliding) to hold it in place.
    Loading is done via 10 round strippers and is surprisingly easy.

    finally the barrel was extended by attaching a tapco SKS muzzle brake.

    total cost was about 600 bucks, these can be bought directly from czechpoint for $850 but I enjoyed the build immensely!





    Last edited by harmoniums; 04-02-2009, 10:03 AM.
    WTB Irish firearms:
    old SxS shotguns, Enfields (Irish contract or FF marked), RIC marked carbines or revolvers, odd ball flintlocks.

    VZ58 PARTS F/S - I've got everything except magazine parts
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  • #2
    yellowfin
    Calguns Addict
    • Nov 2007
    • 8371

    How well does it shoot?
    "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things with insane laws. That's insane!" -- Penn Jillette
    Originally posted by indiandave
    In Pennsylvania Your permit to carry concealed is called a License to carry fire arms. Other states call it a CCW. In New Jersey it's called a crime.
    Discretionary Issue is the new Separate but Equal.

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    • #3
      harmoniums
      Veteran Member
      • May 2008
      • 3488

      not shot it yet, will make a video this weekend.
      It dry fires and manually cycles just fine and the gas piston seems to move the bolt carrier freely.
      I need to transfer the rear sight next before getting a good idea of its accuracy
      WTB Irish firearms:
      old SxS shotguns, Enfields (Irish contract or FF marked), RIC marked carbines or revolvers, odd ball flintlocks.

      VZ58 PARTS F/S - I've got everything except magazine parts
      sigpic

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      • #4
        AaronHorrocks
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2007
        • 1944

        Why such a long muzzle break?
        Originally posted by nick
        Are there any times when you don't have a loaded firearm within reach?
        Originally posted by M. Sage
        I support violence against communists.

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        • #5
          harmoniums
          Veteran Member
          • May 2008
          • 3488

          I just had it on hand! I also like the look of it
          WTB Irish firearms:
          old SxS shotguns, Enfields (Irish contract or FF marked), RIC marked carbines or revolvers, odd ball flintlocks.

          VZ58 PARTS F/S - I've got everything except magazine parts
          sigpic

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          • #6
            Saigon1965
            CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
            CGN Contributor - Lifetime
            • Nov 2003
            • 17276

            Congrats on the build - What's your plan on refinishing her?

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            • #7
              harmoniums
              Veteran Member
              • May 2008
              • 3488

              I love how crap it looks, seems a shame to finish her
              I believe lauer makes a paint that matches the orginal parts
              WTB Irish firearms:
              old SxS shotguns, Enfields (Irish contract or FF marked), RIC marked carbines or revolvers, odd ball flintlocks.

              VZ58 PARTS F/S - I've got everything except magazine parts
              sigpic

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              • #8
                Saigon1965
                CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
                CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                • Nov 2003
                • 17276

                Check out this write-up Jacques did when he built his 2 - Enjoy -

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                • #9
                  Dirtbiker
                  Veteran Member
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 2810

                  Nice job!

                  Do you have a close up of your mag lock??
                  To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.

                  Thomas Jefferson

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                  • #10
                    harmoniums
                    Veteran Member
                    • May 2008
                    • 3488

                    Originally posted by Dirtbiker
                    Do you have a close up of your mag lock??
                    At work now, will take a pic tonight.
                    Want me to help put your one together?
                    WTB Irish firearms:
                    old SxS shotguns, Enfields (Irish contract or FF marked), RIC marked carbines or revolvers, odd ball flintlocks.

                    VZ58 PARTS F/S - I've got everything except magazine parts
                    sigpic

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                    • #11
                      Dirtbiker
                      Veteran Member
                      • Dec 2007
                      • 2810

                      Thank you but I'm a wuss and I've sent mine to Gary at Overland Industries.
                      To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.

                      Thomas Jefferson

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                      • #12
                        harmoniums
                        Veteran Member
                        • May 2008
                        • 3488

                        its a very simple build once you have a 12 ton press and a drill press
                        WTB Irish firearms:
                        old SxS shotguns, Enfields (Irish contract or FF marked), RIC marked carbines or revolvers, odd ball flintlocks.

                        VZ58 PARTS F/S - I've got everything except magazine parts
                        sigpic

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                        • #13
                          ~DEVO~
                          Member
                          • Nov 2005
                          • 128

                          Originally posted by harmoniums
                          its a very simple build once you have a 12 ton press and a drill press
                          I have been trying to start my VZ project, but none of my friends have a press... will you be my friend???

                          PLEASE!!!! BE MY FRIEND!!!!!

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                          • #14
                            69Mach1
                            Super Moderator
                            CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                            • Jan 2006
                            • 15032

                            Nice build. Welcome to the CZ club.
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                            69Mach1
                            munkeeboi
                            TURBOELKY
                            antix2
                            WTSGDYBBR
                            tujungatoes
                            jmpgnr24K

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                            • #15
                              harmoniums
                              Veteran Member
                              • May 2008
                              • 3488

                              Originally posted by ~DEVO~
                              I have been trying to start my VZ project, but none of my friends have a press... will you be my friend???

                              PLEASE!!!! BE MY FRIEND!!!!!
                              No problem, I'd love to help you out.
                              Beer MUST be brought though
                              WTB Irish firearms:
                              old SxS shotguns, Enfields (Irish contract or FF marked), RIC marked carbines or revolvers, odd ball flintlocks.

                              VZ58 PARTS F/S - I've got everything except magazine parts
                              sigpic

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