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Offline Thrdofmny

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Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« on: October 31, 2015, 04:23:04 PM »
I've recently purchased a Cz-52 9mm. The serial numbers match on the barrel and the pistol body. I can tell from the markings that it has been recalled once and fixed. It has none of the markings showing the barrel was added later. It is in good shape and a fun shooter. It has the original brittle firing pin and non hardened rollers.
My questions:
1. How rare is this gun? I've searched online and can't find many of these with matching numbers.
2. I bought it for $175. How did I do? Came with one clip and the promise if he finds the other one then he'll deliver it.
3. I've read different things about which came first, the 9mm or the Russian barrel.
4. Would I help the value of the gun by replacing the pin and rollers or hurt it? I've put two hundred rounds through it with no issue.
Forgive any mistakes or assumptions in my past. I look forward to your response.
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Offline Thrdofmny

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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2015, 04:37:09 PM »
Almost forgot,  it is stamped with the swords and the number 53. Meaning manufactured in 1953, I believe.
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2015, 05:15:09 PM »
The CZ52, if I recall correctly, was originally built to use 9mm Para and the Czechs ended up using the 7.62mm Tokarev because of Soviet "encouragement."  If your serial numbers match and its an original 9mm Para barrel (not a later made drop-in barrel) you have a real cool find. I think replacing rollers is really a judgment call.  I have not replaced the rollers in my CZ52 and its going strong firing the "hotter" 7.62 Tokarev ammo. You really need to post some images!
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Offline Thrdofmny

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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2015, 05:25:34 PM »
Thanks. The more I read and find out the more excited about it I am. I'll try to post the pics tonight or tomorrow on this thread.
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2015, 05:35:16 PM »
Thanks.  I can't wait to see this weapon.
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2015, 06:06:26 PM »
« Last Edit: October 31, 2015, 09:00:09 PM by Grendel »
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Offline Thrdofmny

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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2015, 06:08:06 PM »
« Last Edit: October 31, 2015, 08:59:55 PM by Grendel »
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2015, 06:09:00 PM »
« Last Edit: October 31, 2015, 09:00:32 PM by Grendel »
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2015, 06:10:03 PM »
« Last Edit: October 31, 2015, 09:00:47 PM by Grendel »
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2015, 06:10:56 PM »
« Last Edit: October 31, 2015, 09:01:01 PM by Grendel »
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2015, 08:38:18 PM »
Wow!  Nice score.
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Offline Thrdofmny

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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2015, 08:40:23 PM »
Thanks! I'm very pleased with it.
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2015, 10:18:59 PM »
Nice! Love to hear a range report once you shoot it.
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Offline Thrdofmny

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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2015, 10:26:32 PM »
Fired almost 200 rounds. Half Winchester and half Federal. The Winchester had 2 failure to eject. The Federal did fine. The gun did need some cleaning and oiling before going out. Pretty sure that was the problem.
It is a fun gun to shoot, albeit a loud gun to shoot. Almost no kick. I'm not making claims to accuracy because I'm fairly new to all this and my aim needs some range time. I will say the more I fired it, the more sure I was that if I'm ever attacked by Coke cans that I could defend myself properly.
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Re: Recently purchased CZ-52 9mm
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2015, 10:35:25 PM »
That's great. The 52 has great point and shoot ergonomics. Sounds like the 9mm is the way to go. The 7.62 Tok was like shooting a flash bang!


No one has mentioned the price but that was a great deal for an average 52. I would buy another today at that price. Not sure how many years ago I sold mine for $180 but it had beautiful Houge wood grips. I couldn't tell you what I bought.
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