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We now have VZ52 rifles back in stock! Rifles are all in used fair condition. These rifles pass a basic function test with a moving bolt and trigger assembly. These rifles are in B grade condition and have some of the issues listed below. Most rifles have a hairline crack in the stock on the left or right side of the receiver, or a crack at the wrist. The stocks may have chunks missing and/or a crack near the toe of the stock. These repairs can be fixed if needed. All of these rifles will have a missing upper handguard as they were lost in Ethiopia. May be missing small parts such as the front sight hood, a sling swivel, buttplate, muzzle nut, and/or buttplate retention spring, etc. The rifles will have the bolt, bolt carrier, rear cover, and recoil spring. The surface finish varies on these rifles, some have up to 40% of original finish, others have excessive wear with minimal finish remaining. These rifles are dirty and will need a thorough disassembly & cleaning. May have some pitting on the receiver, bayonet blade, etc. These rifles have not been on the market for decades. This may be your last chance to get an original VZ 52 for your collection!
Important Info: This batch of rifles will have a cracked stock on the left or right side. Maybe there will be a hairline crack on both sides, or a small crack in the wrist which can be easily repaired. The tip of the folding bayonet may be slightly bent or damaged. The rifles do not come with a magazine.
No sales to CA, CT, DE, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, NY, NJ and WA due to state laws.
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6 reviews for B Grade Czech VZ 52 Rifle, Cal. 7.62×45
William JKaiser –
What a deal a Czech VZ52 for $350, the top hand guard costs $125 and that was a Blast From the Past deal, came in dirty butt cleaned up great, my approach to Military Surplus is the more work the better, a brass bore brush to clean up the barrel and its off to the range, all the firearms I’ve ordered have all been great, thanks for another gem in the rough, I would definitely recommend to all, you will never see a deal like this, you need to allow pictures
SteveStall –
Figured it was worth the gamble. The gun came way dirty, must have been on top of the pile in the chicken coup. Missing the magazine and handguard. Stock is in poor shape. I have been happy with most of my purchases through RTI, this so so. If you want 1 you’d be better to check the online auction sites.
fudgetruck (verified owner) –
I’ve been wanting a VZ52 for years, and bought one of these at the end of November. I know it’s a project, but hey, at the very least I can get a new barrel, stock and handguard made. RTI had estimated a 2-4 week shipment time, but to my suprise, it was the regular shipping time. Went to my FFL and picked it up and did an initial check over. Wood on mine is pretty much useless, except as a template for a stock blank. Obviously no handguard or mag, as RTI put in the listing. But I’m happy with the metal, which is the important part. Just the dirt, some surface rust and some very minor pitting. Bore was a sewer pipe at first, but after some cleaning with Hoppe’s No. 9, the rifleing started to show, and it’s still there and very strong. Mine is also an AYM made in 1953. If you know about these rifles, most of them were made by SHE. So, knowing that it’s a B Grade, I’m very happy with my purchase.
shanebrown4668 (verified owner) –
I have to say i was pleasantly surprised with the rifle i received. Im always kinda skeptical when i order a standard grade rifle and i usually try to steer away from any that say b-grade. But i took a chance and got a good one. Rifle was 90% complete. Only thing missing was the hand guard, sight cover and butt plate. Had about 75% finish left, and the bore looked new after a quick cleaning, no pitting, great rifling, and by the bullet test no wear. Stock was actually real nice other then a very small crack right above the bayonet about 1/4 inch below the stock edge. Only real issue with the rifle was the firing pin was in 3 pieces. Got a new firing pin and took it out and shot it today. Produced a real good group at 100 yards. The way this one is almost makes me want to purchase a second one.
PatrickMansfield (verified owner) –
I was expecting a rifle that was just parts, but besides the hanguard and a bolt spring, it was complete. There were various cracks in the stock, but I was able to repair them. The handguard was a little pricey, but I have a functional rifle with 30% rifling. The bluing was surprisingly good at 60% and for the money, it was worth it.
TomaszChlebek –
Ordered one back in September 15th, 2023 and bundled with other rifles like a Lebel 1886 and B grade Gras carbine. When these Vz52 appeared on the store page, I thought of buying one for the sake of having another semi-automatic rifle. I live in Illinois so we have an Assault Weapons ban. The sales price for these rifles were $399 like what it is now. But then a couple of days later, RTI marked them down to $349, which was bit of a downer. I could only guess people then weren’t buying them, which I get it since these are B Grades but who knows. When I went to my FFL to pick up the rifles, the VZ52 was only missing a handguard and magazine (as advertised) and butt plate cover and sight hood, which I didn’t care much for a missing sight hood since I have a Yugoslavian m48a without a sight hood as well. There were no cracks at all on the VZ52 and not even dirty. It had surface rust on the bayonet, the exposed barrel and dust cover but that’s about it. It was an AYM production, which is pretty damn rare too. I was going to buy a VZ52 magazine from RTI on the next order but then they sold out and I missed out. I ended up finding an actual magazine from Gunbroker and a reproduction butt plate cover on eBay from Blast From The Past (I know the owner has his own website but I had other items in my eBay cart then). Right now, I am still missing the handguard but the rifle is serviceable and shootable. No issues with accuracy as well.