CZ 83 7.65mm Available Now from ...

[Robert Louis]

Atlantic Firearms now had the CZ 83 in 7.65mm. The pictures show the markings stating "Made in Czechoslovakia." I like the ones made in the former country for historical purposes. these pistols are available for $545. I ordered one but I have never done business with AF before so I hope I made the right decision. PS They also have the CZ 82 for about $100 fewer .

https://atlanticfirearms.com/search/?q=cz+83&qt=all_words

[barrelproofdrinker88]

Nice, please let us know how the condition is and post photos!

[Robert Louis]

Will provide feedback on the pistol. The firearm has shipped and I await a call from my FFL.

[BeoBill]

Here:

https://atlanticfirearms.com/cz-82-pistol-9mm-czechslovakian-military-surplus

[Robert Louis]

The pictures for the CZ83 look better than the CZ82. I will have to wait until mine shows up. In pictures of both guns the barrels look clean without any wear marks.

[barrelproofdrinker88]

Any luck? Hope it turned out well.

[Robert Louis]

Good news and bad news regarding my CZ 83 pistol. Unfortunately there were some issues with the firearm when I examined it at the FFL. The takedown lever required an excessive amount of force to operate and the mag release would only operate from one side. I refused the gun and Atlantic Firearms was fantastic in getting me a full refund. I thanked them greatly. I sent them an e-mail at 9:30 PM one evening and by 8:22 AM the next day I had instructions and an FedEx shipping label to give to my FFL.

Atlantic firearms did right by me, they are great company and I will do business with them again

[moeman]

Thanks for the report. Sorry to hear about the gun though. Are you going to try another one from them? Is there a way to gauge the condition beforehand, or is it just rolling the dice on condition?

[Robert Louis]

I will wait for another time. They do provide pictures and a grading.

[bonj]

Caveat Emptor

[BeoBill]

Atlantic has always had a great customer service reputation locally. That's where you know if the reputation is "smoke and mirrors" or the real thing. In this case, it's real IMO.

[Robert Louis]

Atlantic has always had a great customer service reputation locally. That's where you know if the reputation is "smoke and mirrors" or the real thing. In this case, it's real IMO.

I strongly agree. Atlantic Firearms did "Right" by me. I was told they had a great reputation and AF lived up to this reputation. I will do business with them again.

[HotPb]

New member here.  I just received my CZ 83 .32 ACP from Atlantic last week.  It was in very nice condition.  Everything worked.  A bit dusty.  Some “honest wear” from handling, carry and some shooting.  Bore was pristine. 

Mine dates to 1991. Has a nice “Made in Czechoslovakia” stamp. Round trigger guard. 

But only 1 magazine.  I can’t seem to find magazines anywhere.  I’d like to have two or three extras on hand.   Any suggestions?

[Robert Louis]

New member here.  I just received my CZ 83 .32 ACP from Atlantic last week.  It was in very nice condition.  Everything worked.  A bit dusty.  Some “honest wear” from handling, carry and some shooting.  Bore was pristine. 

Mine dates to 1991. Has a nice “Made in Czechoslovakia” stamp. Round trigger guard. 

But only 1 magazine.  I can’t seem to find magazines anywhere.  I’d like to have two or three extras on hand.   Any suggestions?

I am glad yours was better than mine. Great find. The only place I saw magazines available were Gunbroker and they were expensive. I am glad I bought them while still available from CZ USA. Let us know how the pistol shoots. 

[rdcinhou]

My CZ83 in .380 also has similar issues with the effort required to pull the trigger guard down and ejecting the magazine.

I even bought some of the parts to replace the mag release and it is very finicky still after replacement.