1615 SCARCE CZECH VZ52/57 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Cal. 7.62x39. S# JO 37706. Bbl. 20 1/2" w/ import marking. Blade front sight w/ protective hood. Ladder rear sight graduated to 900m. Scarce Czech arsenal conversion to 7.62x39. Right side of receiver marked "VZ52/57". Left side of receiver has correct cross pin, 59 date & Crossed sword marking. Arsenal parkerized finish. 11" folding blade bayonet is present. European hardwood stock w/ black bakelite handguard. Matching numbers on stock & receiver. Left side provisions w/ canvas sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black aftermaket softcase. MAGS: 1-10 rd.. CONDITION: stock has arsenal rework finish w/ a few dings & some handling marks. Metal retains 95% arsenal rework parkerized finish w/ some light silvering & handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor, Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. (23-7511/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.