Specifications

Weapon type:

Assault rifle

Weight:

2.91 kg (6.4 lbs)

Calibre:

7.62x39mm

Effective range:

300 m (328 yd)

Rate of fire:

800 rounds per minute

Designed:

1956-1958

Designer:

Jiří Čermák

Manufacturer:

Czechoslovak State Arms Factory

Number produced:

Over 920,000

Action:

Gas-operated, tilting bolt

In service:

1958-present

Muzzle velocity:

705 m/s (2,313 ft/s)

Bullets:

123 grain FMJ steel case ammunition, also in soft point hunting variant

Capacity:

30-round detachable box magazine

The Samopal vz. 58 is a Czechoslovakian assault rifle that might look similar to the AK-47 at first glance, but it's an entirely different beast under the hood. With its distinctive ergonomics and reliable performance, this rifle offers an exceptional shooting experience.

Despite sharing the same calibre as the AK-47, the vz. 58 features a completely different operating mechanism, lightweight design, and better handling characteristics. If you're looking to experience a piece of Cold War engineering excellence that stands apart from Soviet designs, the vz. 58 delivers both historical significance and shooting satisfaction.

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