I am not sure what to call this rifle. It started out as a Czech model 52 rifle in 7.62×45 with a 10 round magazine. Now it is a 7.62×39 carbine that uses ak-47 magazines and drums. It was a blast to shoot and handle. Here are some pictures of it.
The first few pictures show the rifle without any magazine to give you an overview of the design.
A couple of pictures of the bottom.
Now with a 20 round magazine.
Looks like someone took a PPSh and a vz.52 rifle, put them into a mixer and this is what came out – :>)
Actually the base rifle would be a 52/57 – the /57 was made for the shorter 7.62×39 round as the original 7.62×45 was not compatible with standard Combloc ammo…I HAD a 52/57 – thinking it was an original 52 I bought a huge lot of x45 ammo from Navy Arms…after my ’02c stroke the rifle was sold and only THEN did I find out it was a 52/57…I’d avoided shooting iot because of the corrosive ammo cleanup that would’ve been necessary…my loss…
CB in FL
It is actually a 52 that has been re-barreled and cut for a AK magazine.
Is this a Czech conversion or done by some company or an individual? We had a lot of VZ52/57 around in the early 90s but can’t say I see them for sale much these days.
I happen to think that is neater than hell, where could a man get one of those, and what would it cost?
I agree with you Turk. I am working on the parts and will know a costs soon.
There is a vz52 on sale for under $400 in my area. If it were possible to pull off this conversion I will snap it up in a heartbeat!
Chuck, any progress?
Does this carbine have a similar FCG and carrier/bolt configuration as the VZ58? ie: bolt with a locking log; a linear hammer (striker); and two springs – one recoil and one for the striker. Please show some off the internals. Thanks.
Wow! I am a big fan of the 52. I just bought one without a stock. Wanted to try and come up withan idea for something off the wall. I have seen a few mods,but this is the winner. Combines my favorite weapon PPSH 41! Have you worked out a cost for conversion parts? Thank you!!
Chuck,
Really hoping you can come up with an estimated cost to convert a VZ5 to your “Police Carbine”. Extremely interested in getting one done. Thanks.
Looks great! Bet it’s an awesome little blaster! I recently re Barreled my vz52 to 7.62×39 and love it. This makes me want to pick up another to play with!
My question is how did you attach the barrel shroud? I assume you had to weld a nut or boss to the receiver to retain the stock
Any chance you could do a field strip and post some detailed pics of the FCG and receiver interior ? This was prob one of the stepping stones toward the Samopal Vzor 58s and the comparison of FCG would be interesting to me and others.
I also wonder if the chamber conversion to 7.62×39 didn’t happen to vzor52 at about the same time or just after the VZ.58 was manufactured in earnest for the same 7.62 Russian cartridge.
Thanks
Looking for an Email address that I can attache some pictures of my police carbine.
What type of mags do you use for this fire arm. Are their Czech mags made for this fire arm?
Conventional 7.62 x 39 mags has a tab that does not allow the mag to slip into place.
Thinking of filing down the tab to see if the mag will smoothly fit in the slot
Thanks
email sent
I have one of these….who made them ?
Mine is 7.62×39, takes AK China STAMPED magazines (only), and China AK Drums with very slight dremeling on the magazine lug.
I have one of these, Where did these come from ?
I have one of these with a drum only other AK magazines won’t fit right. Are there any Czech mags for this ? My uncle passed, never had chance to ask. Aunt said he had it for years so the mags might have been lost. Like to replace them.
Where can I find information on the 52 police carbine?