Czech vz58 select fire

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Lost the BREN Mk II LMG but the team gave me a 1960 dated vz58. Tore the gun down, dropped her in the solvent tank and gave it a deep cleaning. Reassembled it but won't be able to shoot if for couple weeks yet. Missing a magazine at the moment. Got another bunch of Czech paratroopers here that have 4 mags with a leather mag pouch/set enroute. I've played with this gun for the years infrequently, once in Iraq (both fixed/folder stock) and last year here in Afghanistan belonging to the Czech para's. This folding stock does have a bit of wobble in it at the hinge. Gun is light, controllable on full auto but heats up do to the light barrel. Bolt does lock up like a upside down Walther P38/Berretta 92 locking block .IMG_6438.jpg IMG_6445.jpg IMG_6439.jpg IMG_6440.jpg

CD
 
Very nice weapon. I had a like new one when
I was in Iraq. Solid stock model. Actually fun to shoot.
Bought a post sample one when I got back to the world.
I hope you enjoy her !
 
Have two vz58 for training here in the shop. One made in 1960 and other 20 years later in 1980. Slight differences in manufacture after 20 yrs. Production was from 1958 (year adopted) thru 1982. Couple of items that I've been able to trade from the Czech Army have been bayonets, cleaning kits, muzzle brake, sling (new, 1973 dated), magazines and a 4 cell mag pouch. SKS stripper clips can be used to load the magazine through the top of the rifle. However, Czech BNX coded 10 rd stripper clips work best as seen here (BNX stamped on back of stripper).

Did a comparison between muzzle nut and muzzle brake on the vz58 between two rifles in semi and auto today. As with most brakes, noise is increased but shooting 2-3 bursts I was able to keep it on man size target at 25m. Without brake, first round is on target and other rounds impacting above target. Also muzzle blast is directed back to shooter. I would use it on a select fire 58 but not on a semi.
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Top rifle has a Russian AK sling and bottom sling is the Czech "she" stamped sling.

CD
 
I’ve not seen the Czech stripper clips. That is cool.
 
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More great info/reviews.

I'm also coming to appreciate your photography! Not only are the pics clear & detailed, the staging is good -- nice composition as well.

If you want help editing your upcoming illustrated textbook, I'm available... :D (My services may be of limited value, but at least I'd get a preview!)
Pictures are taken with my cell phone, LOL.

CD
 
FYI, the CZ differs from an AK in that it is center fired. The receiver is milled, not stamped metal. However the magazines are proprietary, won't accept AK mags or vice versa. I think you can get the CZ's from Czechmate in Canada. I saw one listed as a Magpul edition.
 
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FYI, the CZ differs from an AK in that it is center fired. The receiver is milled, not stamped metal. However the magazines are proprietary, won't accept AK mags or vice versa. I think you can get the CZ's from Czechmate in Canada.
Both fire the same round so how is the AK not a centerfire? There are milled as well as stamped AKs (Milled are AK-47/AKS and stamped are AKM/AKMS). There is a reason mags are not interchangeable. Call it Nationalism or Countries pride against the Communist. Soviets forced Czechoslovakia to standardized on ammo under the WARSAW pact. Same as we did under NATO with 7.62mm and 5.56mm NATO. Czechs had their own 7.62x45mm cartridge in the vz52 semi auto rifle. Later it was rechambered in the M43 7.62x39 in the vz52/57 rifle. Same as their light machine gun vz52 which was a continuation of the vz26/30 series (Brits adopted it as the BREN in .303) in 7.62x45 Czech. Then in 7.62x39mm also named vz52/57 LMG.

Milled AK47 Type 2 receiver made by Ishevsk in 1954 below 1980 vz58. vz58 is shorter and lighter. AK also has early flat stab magazine.
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AK mags are destructible. This one has a dent in the side of the HEAVY gauge steel. Limits the mag to only about 8 rounds (hence yellow, don't use but for training paint)


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