Synopsis:

Scarce Vz.54 CZ Sniper rifle. Introduced in 1954 for use by the Czech Army, the VZ.54 was only made until 1957, assembled by the state-owned arms factory, most examples reflecting an arsenal rebuild, this one with numerous mismatched parts but showing little use after assembly.

Description:

Armorers special CZ Vz.54 Sniper Rifle made from a Mosin-Nagant action, cal: 7.62x54mmR, with 27.5" barrel counterbored at muzzle, hooded post front sight and tangent rear sight graded 1-12. Undated receiver. Mismatched parts throughout: "3321" on the receiver, “C3460” on trigger guard, “V3441” on floorplate, “H4705” on stock, "C3299" on the scope base, "F2299" on scope, and “S3249” on bolt assembly. Fitted with an angled dovetailed scope mount on the left side of the receiver. Fixed power 2.5x6 scope with integral windage/elevation knobs, marked "yal/power/"F2299"/ logo on top. Smooth wooden pistol grip stock with a canvas sling.

Condition:

Excellent as completely refurbished: barrel/action, all fittings, and stock, but showing little use after assembly. Crisp optics with mild yellowing, perfect reticle. Excellent, near-mirror bore and sling. Correct manual mechanics.