First gen CZ-75

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How stupid is it to want a 75(76) to 80 version of the CZ-75 ?

Is it like, as rare as a 67 Shelby GT500 ? Or is it okay for me and my buddy to desire such a thing ?

In short, how rare / expensive are they ? Me and my buddy have been fans of that gun since we read GSC back in highschool so I was just wondering :D
 
GEEZ dude! Don't be TELLING them about the secret ! ! ! ! !

:D

I can't comment on any collectibility of the original versions at all. But I do know that I just automatically assumed that the old non "b" model was going to be inferior to the latest version. Then I got to buy an older mid to early 90's model. It's now one of my favourite guns. I use it for most of my IDPA events as well as lots of plinking and practice sessions. The ones where I don't use it is only because I'm currently keen on getting more familiar with a revolver for IDPA matches and getting enough practice in that I can classify myself decently well this coming season. I've also got a Shadow. I can't say that one is any better than the other. They are simply both great but different at the same time.
 
Should I ask my local funstore to try and locate one for me and one for my buddy ? Or should I finish my doctorate first ? LOL
 
I have been watching for a first-run CZ-75 for several years, I have never seen one in person, or heard of one in Canada. Yes, they are almost Shelby rare. I believe 1200 were made? I don't have any idea what one would be worth in this country. I actually suspect they wouldn't fetch much of a premium, most people aren't aware there are 3 distinct versions of the CZ-75. Most people seem to think the so-called "pre-Bs" were the first model.
 
There are 3 common variations of the early (pre-B) CZ75 in Canada, the commercial early models (very rare), the commercial 'long rail' pre-B models (quite rare, but they are out there) and the military or 'tropical' models. The most common are the tropical models, which have a baked on paint finish. These guns were built for Indonesia and the over run was imported to Canada by Alan Lever in Vancouver, there were also some matte blue pre-B CZ85's in that shipment. These military guns tended to have 'generous' bores and the baked on paint tends to chip easily, but if you strip it off, the gun can be refinished and they usually look very good. All of the military guns had fixed sights and black plastic grips. They are excellent guns, but somewhat generous bores can perform poorly with factory ammo, with lead bullets however they shoot exceptionally well.
 
enefgee,
Were these the ones that Lever had on sale in the 1980s that if you purchased three or more, you got a discount? Those were the days!
 
Yup, those are the ones - it was something like $399 for the 75 and $450 for the 85. Those were indeed the days, I loved my CZ85 - especially since at the time they were selling for over $1,000 in the US.
 
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THAT is what I want, the first gen, from 75(76) to 80.
 
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