They are in existence. I have one. I've seen them on the EE in non bubbad form ranging from $400 to $600 depending on the condition.
The reason I ask is if it would be worth swapping the cz858 for one...but I like my CZ, due to aftermarket support and availability of parts...
Well it depends on what you're looking for. I would not trade my VZ52/57 for an cz858 since they don't make now ones any more and its more of a historical rifle. The CZ858 is more commercial rifle, not to be confused with the VZ-58, which is available any time and has tons of mods made by great Canadian manufacturers. It's a question of what do you want in a rifle.
There are two Vz52/57 on the EE currently.
Oh cool, alright. I have seen one for sale locally for $575, and I was curious, since I have never seen them before.
The reason I ask is if it would be worth swapping the cz858 for one...but I like my CZ, due to aftermarket support and availability of parts...
$575 is at the higher end of pricing right now, but non-bubba'd 52/57's are getting few and far between so if you really wanted one...
I think it's worth having both the cz858 and the vz52/57. Although I don't own a cz858, I imagine it's quite a bit lighter and handier than the vz52/57. However, the vz52/57 has the advantage of being more rare/collectable and a chrome-lined bore (at least in comparison to the non-restricted cz858).
I have a Vz52/57 in the mail as we speak!
If I ever find one I would buy it immediately. I love eastern block weaponry and the VZ 52 looks to be a great rifle to have in you collection.
500.00 plus? Wow. I paid 189.00 at Lever Arms about 25 years ago. Like new with a few storage marks on the wood. Spare mag for 10 bucks. Put two boxes of factory Winchester through it. Re greased it and back in storage.
Paco
What are you waiting for? There's two in the EE right now... this one looks good:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462917&highlight=Vz52
It keeps blocking me saying I need permission from a mod or somethin like that.