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Vz 58 | colspan="2" style="background:#444444;" | 350px | | colspan="2" style="background:#444444;" | Samopal vzor 58 Specifications | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Cartridge: | 7.62×39mm Soviet M1943 | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | System of operation: | Gas operated | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Length (stock extended): | 845 mm (33.27 in) | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Length (stock folded): | 635 mm (25.0 in) | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Mass (without magazine) | 2.90 kg (6.39 lb) | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Mass (with magazine) | 3.10 kg (6.83 lb) | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Barrel: | 390 mm (15.35 in) | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Rifling: | 4 grooves, right hand twist | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Magazine capacity: | 30 rounds | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Magazine type: | detachable box | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Rafe of fire: | 750-850 rds/min | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Sights: | Tangent leaf graduated to 800m | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | Country of origin: | Czechoslovakia | | style="background:#efefef;" align="right" | In production: | 1959-1980 | The Sa 58 (Samopal 58 in full) is a Czech assault riflesometimes (incorrectly) CZ 58 or vz 58 (vz for vzor which means model). Although it looks externally very similar to the AK-47 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. History The Samopal 58 or 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 (pěchotn): standard fixed stock version.
- Samopal vzor 58 V (vsadkov): folding stock version for armoured and airborne units.
- Samopal vzor 58 Pi: with a mounting for a night vision sights, silencer, and a bipod stand.
- Samopal vzor 70 designation unconfirmed: experimental 5.45x39 calibre version developed in 1976 to 1978 according to Rifles of the World.
- CZ 858 MKII Tactical: Semiautomatic only, folding stock, for sale to civilians. Available with barrel lengths of 390 or 482mm.
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