
{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" align="right" |- ! colspan="2" style="background:#444444;" | |- ! 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 Republic assault rifle sometimes (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-actuated 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 7.62_x_39_mm_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 armoured and airborne units. * Samopal vzor 58 Pi: with a mounting for a night vision sights, silencer, and a bipod stand. * Samopal vzor 70 [correct 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. ==Trivia== In the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981) - one of the henchmen fires an Sa 58 when 007 escapes from Hector Gonzales' villa. ==External links== *[http://world.guns.ru/assault/as33-e.htm Modern Firearms] Assault rifles
WANTED: a Czech English translator to translate content from the Czech Vz 58 page. I am happy to proof the text if you are not very fluent in English. --User:BroadArrow 21:22, 23 Nov 2004 (UTC) : I'll take a look at it. - User:JohnyDog 23:17, 23 Nov 2004 (UTC) : I've made rough translation and put it on User:JohnyDog/Workplace, not sure about all terminology though. - User:JohnyDog 08:37, 25 Nov 2004 (UTC)
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{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" align="right" |- ! colspan="2" style="background:#444444;" | |- ! 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 Republic assault rifle sometimes (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-actuated 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 7.62_x_39_mm_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 armoured and airborne units. * Samopal vzor 58 Pi: with a mounting for a night vision sights, silencer, and a bipod stand. * Samopal vzor 70 [correct 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. ==Trivia== In the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981) - one of the henchmen fires an Sa 58 when 007 escapes from Hector Gonzales' villa. ==External links== *[http://world.guns.ru/assault/as33-e.htm Modern Firearms] Assault rifles
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WANTED: a Czech English translator to translate content from the Czech Vz 58 page. I am happy to proof the text if you are not very fluent in English. --User:BroadArrow 21:22, 23 Nov 2004 (UTC) : I'll take a look at it. - User:JohnyDog 23:17, 23 Nov 2004 (UTC) : I've made rough translation and put it on User:JohnyDog/Workplace, not sure about all terminology though. - User:JohnyDog 08:37, 25 Nov 2004 (UTC)
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