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| Samopal vzor 58 Specifications
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| Cartridge:
| 7.62×39mm Soviet M1943
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| System of operation:
| Gas operated
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| Length (stock extended):
| 845 mm (33.27 in)
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| Length (stock folded):
| 635 mm (25.0 in)
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| Weight (without magazine)
| 2.90 kg (6.39 lb)
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| Weight (inc. magazine)
| 3.10 kg (6.83 lb)
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| Barrel:
| 390 mm (15.35 in)
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| Rifling:
| 4 grooves, right hand twist
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| Magazine capacity:
| 30 rounds
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| Magazine type:
| detachable box
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| Rafe of fire:
| 750-850 rds/min
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| Sights:
| Tangent leaf graduated to 800m
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| Country of origin:
| Czechoslovakia
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| In production:
| 1959- 1980
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The Vz 58 (Samopal vzor 58 in full) is a Czech assault rifle also known as Sa vz 58 or sometimes (incorrectly) CZ 58. Although it looks externally very similar to the AK-47 has a completely different internal operation. The Vz 58 is designed for the destruction of lightly armored mobile enemy equipment and manpower. It is gas-operated and capable of firing in single shots or in bursts. Ninety-three countries across the globe have adopted this assault rifle.
1 History
The Vz 58 is based on a rifle designed by Emanuel Holek to compete in trials held by the Czech government for a Kalashnikov type rifle in 1953. It was adapted for the M43 (7.62x39 Soviet) cartridge by Josef Cermak and entered production in 1958.
2 Versions
- Samopal vzor 58 P (pechotní): standard fixed stock version.
- Samopal vzor 58 V (výsadkový): folding stock version for armoured and airbourne units.
- Samopal vzor 58 Pi: with a mounting for a night vision sights, silencer, and a bipod stand.
- Samopal vzor 70 [correct designation unconfirmed]: experimental 5.45x39 calibre version developed in 1976 to 1978 according to Rifles of the World.
3 External links
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