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The '''Sa 58''' (''Samopal 58'' in full) is a ] ] sometimes (incorrectly) CZ 58 or vz 58 (vz for vzor which means model). While this weapon is similar in layout to the ], it has a completely different internal operation. The Sa 58 is ] and capable of firing single shots or bursts. The '''Sa vz.58''' - ''Samopal vzor 58'' (which means ''submachinegun model 1958'') - is a ] ]. Sometimes vz.58 or (incorrectly) CZ 58. While this weapon is similar in layout to the ], it has a completely different internal operation. The Sa 58 is ] and capable of firing single shots or bursts.


==History== ==History==
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* Samopal vzor 58 P (pěchotní): standard fixed stock version. * Samopal vzor 58 P (pěchotní): standard fixed stock version.
* Samopal vzor 58 V (výsadkový): folding stock version for armoured and airborne units. * Samopal vzor 58 V (výsadkový): folding stock version for vehicle crew and airborne units.
* Samopal vzor 58 Pi: with a mounting for a ] sights, silencer, and a bipod stand. * Samopal vzor 58 Pi: with a mounting for a ] sights, mostly used with flashidder and bipod.
* Samopal vzor 70 : experimental 5.45x39 calibre version developed in 1976 to 1978 according to ''Rifles of the World''. * Automatická puška (automatic rifle) AP-Z 67: experimental 7.62x51 calibre version developed in 1966 to 1967.
* Útočná puška (assault rifle) ÚP-Z 70: experimental 5.56x45 calibre version developed in 1970.
* CZ 858 MKII Tactical: Semiautomatic only, folding stock, for sale to civilians. Available with barrel lengths of 390 or 482mm. * CZ 858 Tactical: Semi-auto only, folding stock, for sale to civilians. Available with barrel lengths of 390 or 482mm.
* CZH 2003 Sport: Semi-auto only, fixed stock, 10-rounds magazine, for sale to civilians.


==Trivia== ==Trivia==

Revision as of 10:48, 19 October 2005

File:Savz58.jpg
Samopal vzor 58 Specifications
Cartridge: 7.62×39mm Soviet M1943
System of operation: Gas operated
Length (stock extended): 845 mm (33.27 in)
Length (stock folded): 636 mm (25.0 in)
Mass (without magazine) 2.91 kg (6.40 lb)
Mass (with empty magazine) 3.10 kg (6.83 lb)
Mass (with full magazine) 3.59 kg (7.90 lb)
Barrel: 390 mm (15.35 in)
Rifling: 4 grooves, right hand twist
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Magazine type: detachable box
Rafe of fire: 800 rds/min
Sights: Tangent leaf graduated to 800m
Country of origin: Czechoslovakia
In production: 1959-1980

The Sa vz.58 - Samopal vzor 58 (which means submachinegun model 1958) - is a Czech assault rifle. Sometimes vz.58 or (incorrectly) CZ 58. While this weapon is similar in layout to the AK-47, it has a completely different internal operation. The Sa 58 is gas-operated and capable of firing single shots or bursts.

History

The Sa 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.

Versions

  • Samopal vzor 58 P (pěchotní): standard fixed stock version.
  • Samopal vzor 58 V (výsadkový): folding stock version for vehicle crew and airborne units.
  • Samopal vzor 58 Pi: with a mounting for a night vision sights, mostly used with flashidder and bipod.
  • Automatická puška (automatic rifle) AP-Z 67: experimental 7.62x51 calibre version developed in 1966 to 1967.
  • Útočná puška (assault rifle) ÚP-Z 70: experimental 5.56x45 calibre version developed in 1970.
  • CZ 858 Tactical: Semi-auto only, folding stock, for sale to civilians. Available with barrel lengths of 390 or 482mm.
  • CZH 2003 Sport: Semi-auto only, fixed stock, 10-rounds magazine, for sale to civilians.

Trivia

In the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only - one of the henchmen fires an Sa 58 when Agent 007 Roger Moore escapes from Hector Gonzales' villa.

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