Got me a Cz 858

[Afy]

Here its on the bench


And here is a friend of mine trying it out


All original, since we dont need to change anything. I couldnt get a Vz 58, and an original AK with the happy switch disabled would've cost about 1K Euro's or ¬1500 USD.

It is still a hoot to shoot, though given the wierd legislation in France I have to begin reloading.

 

[chuwee81]

nice. I handled one at a gunshop yesterday and it feels lighter than the WASR next to it.

 

[Afy]

It feels like an airsoft gun... only cheaper.
But is fun to shoot, with virtually no recoil.

 

[Destructo6]

Not familiar with the VZ-858. It looks like a standard Vz-58, barrel < 16" and all.

How does it differ?

Nice acquisition at any rate.

What legislation in France are you referring to, regarding reloading/ammo?

 

[Henry-Krinkle]

Beautiful weapon. Is that a Grey finish on the rifle?

 

[Pony Express]

nice 858, and those are some handsome turnbolts as well

 

[rangerruck]

you are right, and yes it is weird; the vz's were made with a milled receiver, yet they are about 1lb or so lighter than a regular ak. the czechs' new what they were doing...

 

[Afy]

The 858 is the civillian version of the 58. No happy switch, even though the internals are pretty much the same.

Fewer parts than a AK, and is actually a completely different rifle with no interchangeable parts including magazines.

The turnbolts are a Savage 10 and Savage 12 in 6mm BR and 22-250 respectively. The pistol is a Cz 75 in 9mm.