vz. 50
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The Vz. 50 (also known as the CZ 50) is a Czechoslovakian made double-action, semi-automatic pistol. Vz is an abbreviation of the Czech (as well as Slovak) term "vzor" meaning model.
History
Design
After the
Manufacture
Vz. 50s were sold commercially but most were distributed to police agencies under control of the Ministry of the Interior. They were produced initially at Strakonice and later at Uherský Brod. Manufacture ended in 1970 with the refinement of the pistol in a new model known as the Vz. 70.[3]
Markings
Serial numbers
Serial numbers start at 650001, continuing from the discontinued
Date stamp
On the Vz.70, the last two digits of the year of manufacture are stamped on the left rear of the slide next to the proof stamp (a lion superimposed on an "N").[3]
Government property stamp
Vz 50s bearing a stamp of crossed swords indicates they were government property.[3]
Variants
In 1970, an update of the Vz. 50 was released with minor cosmetic changes and internal improvements called the Vz. 70 (also known as CZ 70).[2] These changes included:
- New grip shape with a larger recess (Called the "tang") for the web between thumb and finger.
- Milling on the trigger guard was changed to a more blended merge with the frame, removing sharp angles.
- New grip pattern using a grid of dimples instead of grooves.
- Top of the slide is engraved with a fine wave pattern to reduce glare.
- Serial number is stamped on the slide under the ejection port instead of below and behind it.
- Slide serrations are wider and there are more of them.
- Take down lever has a cross hatched instead of grooved surface.
- Larger hammer with a hole in it.
- Smaller magazine release.
- Magazines have new base with a more angular and less curved shape
- Grip extension via a modified floor-plate on the magazine (for the pinky finger).
See also
- Česká zbrojovka firearms
- Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod firearms manufacturer
- Police of the Czech Republic
References
- ISBN 9780850458008.
- ^ a b c Fitzsimons, Bernard (1969). The Illustrated encyclopedia of 20th century weapons and warfare. Vol. 24. New York: Columbia House. p. 638.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-88317-193-6.
External links
- World Guns, Modern Firearms, Handguns" Cz-50 / vz.50 and Cz-70 / vz.70 pistols (Czechoslovakia)
- The Original CZ Forum
- CZ Forum
- CZ - Handgun Forum
- CZ Firearm Forum
- Ebook: CZ-70 pistol explained