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| 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.