VZ58-ish with Ohio Rapid Fire - worth it?

[TT23]

Dear all,

I purchased a VZ-58 "Czech made in Jablunka" on GB and thought I got a good deal; until I saw it's stamped with "Rapid Fire Troy OH" on the bottom of the receiver.
Seems to be honest mistake from the seller who was misled by the authentic CSA side rail installed on it; so was I.
He offers a small discount for his mistake, and I am trying to decide if I should keep it or send it back. (The rifle is still in possession of the FFL.)

I have heard disapproving remarks about Rapid Fire receiver but didn't do much research; I was looking for an authentic Czech receiver.

Would it be worth it to disassemble the rifle for parts, resell the barelled receiver, and build myself one with a Czech receiver?

Thanks!

[MeatAxe]

Worth how much $$$?

[RSR]

Main issue is that you don't know who built it.  Sometimes the various receivers require different dimensions and may have had work done to make operational, such as on the barrel shank for press fitting.  Point being, stripping the parts from the gun would be a lot of work.

Rapid Fire receivers are the earlier ones -- current are AWO marked and those are known to have tolerance, heat treat, etc., issues across various platforms.  I consider them to be rolling the dice.  YMMV.

Personally, I'd send it back and buy what you want instead of starting a $1k plus project on this gun plus wait time...