I got one! I finally have a first model CZ 75!

Polish-Jack

Polish-Jack

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After fifteen years of searching I finally found a first model CZ 75. It's not in a condition I was hoping for (someone decided to have it saturated with engravings), and I deffinetly paid too much for it, but I finally have one.

I'm going to leave up my wanted ads because I am still hopeful I can find one in better condition, but for now I am satisfied.

Thanks for everyone's help. It would not have been possible without all you Nuts.

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So you're the one who outbid me eh? Auction was ending was a bit late for me, hoped I left a high enough reserve.
I have its twin, serial # less than 50 away.
 
polkey said:
So you're the one who outbid me eh? Auction was ending was a bit late for me, hoped I left a high enough reserve.
I have its twin, serial # less than 50 away.
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Well how about that. I remember the initials during P***Y initials during the bidding. I'm seriously hoping to get one that hasn't' been adulterated. If that happens I would sell the one I won.
 
Would that be considered a pre B? Not wholly knowledgeable about these.

Whats so special about it. Or is just one of the first and its to complete your colleciton?
 
Light Infantry said:
Would that be considered a pre B? Not wholly knowledgeable about these.

Whats so special about it. Or is just one of the first and its to complete your colleciton?
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Ok, time to put my professor hat on.

Back in the early 70s CZ was developing an alternative to the Soviet Makarov handgun because, well, Czechs though everything the Soviets designed was junk. And they are mostly correct. In 1975 they finalized a design and gave it the designation CZ 75. Manufacturing began in 1976.

From 1976 until 1980, before the fall of the Iron Curtain where trade between the West and Soviets was No-No, they manufactured about five thousand CZ 75 and sold them to non-Western nations, like South Africa. The reason the 1976-1980 manufacture CZ 75 is known as the First Model is because they were manufactured with forged steel frames, while all models following were made with cast steel frames. The First Models are identified by the shorter slide rails. Because of this restriction of trade finding a First Model CZ 75 in Canada, or the United States is difficult.

As for the term Pre-B CZ 75, there are technically three different variations of the pre-B. The first is the First Model with the short slide rails and forged frame. The second is the cast frame with longer slide and frame rails and a non-removable front sight. In the third variation CZ added a replaceable front sight that is held on by a roll pin. After the Third Model they added the firing pin block, changed the trigger guard, changed the hammer from a spur hammer to a rounded hammer, and called it an CZ 75B.
 
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Polish-Jack said:
After fifteen years of searching I finally found a first model CZ 75. It's not in a condition I was hoping for (someone decided to have it saturated with engravings), and I definitely paid too much for it, but I finally have one.

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I don't have any engraved guns, but over the years have seen enough. Engraving is an acquired taste, but once you acknowledge the care that goes into the deliberate scraps, gouges and groves, they kind of grow on you.
 
maple_leaf_eh said:
Engraving is an acquired taste, but once you acknowledge the care that goes into the deliberate scraps, gouges and groves, they kind of grow on you.
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I absolutely recognize the care, skill, and artistry that is needed to engrave a gun, and I have a couple that are engraved. In this specific case, due to the rarity of the pistol, I feel like this is high priced graffiti.
 
Had a CZ75 for many years circa late 80's into 90's. Very good 9mm pistol! :cool:

Only sold it after I acquired a BHP MkIII which fits me better.

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I have a cz75.Not sure of series but at least 35 years old. With well over 30,000 rounds it was time for quite a few internal parts. Returned to 100% reliability. I also have the .22 adapter and works well with its chosen ammo.
Great pistol
 
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