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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Length (stock extended):''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Length (stock extended):'''
| 820 mm (32.28 in) | 845 mm (33.27 in)
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Length (stock folded):''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Length (stock folded):'''
| 635 mm (25.0 in) | 635 mm (25.0 in)
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Weight:''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Weight (without magazine)'''
| 3.14 kg (6lb 15oz) | 2.90 kg (6.39 lb)
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Weight (inc. magazine)'''
| 3.10 kg (6.83 lb)
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Barrel:''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Barrel:'''
| 401 mm (15.8 in) | 390 mm (15.35 in)
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Rifling:''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Rifling:'''
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Rafe of fire:''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Rafe of fire:'''
| 800 rds/min | 750-850 rds/min
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Sights:''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Sights:'''
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Country of origin:''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''Country of origin:'''
| Czechoslovakia | ]
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! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''In production:''' ! style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | '''In production:'''
| 1959-80 | ]-]
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The '''Sa vz.58''' is a ] assault rifle which although looks externally very similar to the ] has a completely different internal operation. The Sa 58 is designed for the destruction of lightly armored mobile enemy equipment and manpower. It is gas-operated and capable of firing in single shots or in bursts. Ninety-three countries across the globe have adopted this assault rifle. The '''Sa vz.58''' (aka CZ-83) is a ] ] which although looks externally very similar to the ] has a completely different internal operation. The Sa vz.58 is designed for the destruction of lightly armored mobile enemy equipment and manpower. It is ] and capable of firing in single shots or in bursts. Ninety-three countries across the globe have adopted this assault rifle.


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Revision as of 01:38, 18 October 2004

File:Savz58.jpg
CZ-58 Specifications
Cartridge: 7.62×39mm Soviet M1943
System of operation: -
Length (stock extended): 845 mm (33.27 in)
Length (stock folded): 635 mm (25.0 in)
Weight (without magazine) 2.90 kg (6.39 lb)
Weight (inc. magazine) 3.10 kg (6.83 lb)
Barrel: 390 mm (15.35 in)
Rifling: 4 grooves, right hand twist
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Magazine type: detachable box
Rafe of fire: 750-850 rds/min
Sights: standard iron
Country of origin: Czechoslovakia
In production: 1959-1980

The Sa vz.58 (aka CZ-83) is a Czech assault rifle which although looks externally very similar to the AK-47 has a completely different internal operation. The Sa vz.58 is designed for the destruction of lightly armored mobile enemy equipment and manpower. It is gas-operated and capable of firing in single shots or in bursts. Ninety-three countries across the globe have adopted this assault rifle.

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