What do I have here??

[Richmond69er]

Hey all. I recently inherited what I was told was an sks but when I picked it up.. It definitely wasn't.

I have no knowledge on any of the mil surp stuff ...
Was hoping someone could give me a clue or info !

Thank you very much in advance!

 

[JTF#]

its a CZ 52

I think tradex has ammo for sale for it. check them out.

 

[Richmond69er]

I just figured it out too!

I also inherited a case of 1400 non corrosive ammo.

 

[desporterizer]

It may be a 52/57 which would be in 7.62x39. I doubt the ammo is non corrosive but post a pic of it & we can find out. Nice rifle.

 

[Tyockell18]

I just figured it out too!

I also inherited a case of 1400 non corrosive ammo.

Never assume that com bloc surplus ammo is non corrosive for your guns sake.

Nice CZ-52 you got there.

 

[Richmond69er]

It may be a 52/57 which would be in 7.62x39. I doubt the ammo is non corrosive but post a pic of it & we can find out. Nice rifle.

I've given it a good oil and a bore snake. This baby is mint! Can't wait to fire it.

 

[camster]

Rest easy with your ammo too. Norinco "yellow box" is non corrosive. I got a few hundred rounds that came with my Rashid.

 

[ciphery]

7.62x39?......I thought they used the 7.62x45 round?

 

[Smitsauce]

7.62x39?......I thought they used the 7.62x45 round?

It is more than likely the 52/57 and uses 7.62X39. The initial VZ 52 used the 7.62X45. The mag. is definately the 52/57 as it doesn't have the ramp on the bottom front. I have a minty one too and have yet to shoot it but I love the feel of them!

Ian

 

[camster]

A straight up 52 does use x45. A 52/57 is a 7.62x39 eater, and a fine example of one too!

I don't wanna get all "geopolitical" or anything, but seriously...Czech guns are never to be overlooked, and an exemplary example is to be found here. Think you need a bayo? Got one. Think you need a "common" ammo? Got one.

1440rds yellow-box Norinco ammo(not match ammo, it was cheap n' non-corrosive) with a gem like yours? You have something nifty goin' on there.

 

[5440fight]

Nice! Much cooler than an SKS. I have one myself, and love it. Now you need a Cz-858 and an Sks to go with it!

 

[Richmond69er]

I've been trying to find what these are worth... Mixed reviews everywhere.

Any ideas, just outta curiosity

 

[5440fight]

$400-$500 depending on condition.

 

[camster]

I've been trying to find what these are worth... Mixed reviews everywhere.

Any ideas, just outta curiosity

As an inheritance? Priceless. As a collectible? More than an average SKS, but less than a Gatling. For kicks? (with 1440rds non-corrosive) Priceless!

 

[twosteam]

Neat, I've not seen one of those. Thank you.
janice

 

[eos]

Vz 52/57 identifiable by the barrel pin which is absent on the 52. Likewise the magazine.

 

[jongun]

Friggin lucky bud! Congrats on the new acquisition.

 

[Thresher]

I wouldn't trust and chinese ammo with being non-corrosive. My father had a bunch of "china north indistries non corrosive .223" Rusted the hell out of his mini-14 in 4 days flat

 

[5440fight]

I wouldn't trust and chinese ammo with being non-corrosive. My father had a bunch of "china north indistries non corrosive .223" Rusted the hell out of his mini-14 in 4 days flat

I don't want to go all crazy with the Chinese this and that stuff, but it wouldn't hurt to test it first. Pull the bullet, put the casing over a nail (non galvanized!) in a board, and smack the primer. Put another nail in the board beside it to compare. Leave for 4 days, and report back.

 

[enefgee]

I saw a new one not so long ago - I think it sold for about $650, but it was still in the wrap. Regardless, a very nice rifle - more or less an SKS, only designed for a soldier.