Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the CZ Model 70.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: CZ
Model: 70
Serial: 167696
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Sight with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with CZ Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The CZ Model 70 is a compact, double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol produced by Ceská zbrojovka (CZ) in what was then Czechoslovakia, designed primarily as a police and security sidearm that combined simple construction with reliable service performance in a discreet, easy-to-carry format. Chambered in .32 ACP, the Model 70 was developed as an improved successor to earlier CZ pocket pistols, particularly the CZ 50, and it incorporates a more refined double-action trigger system along with updated external controls for safer handling in duty environments. Mechanically, it operates on a straight blowback system, which is typical for pistols in this cartridge class, using the mass of the slide and recoil spring tension rather than a locked breech to contain firing pressures. The pistol features a steel frame and slide with a compact fixed barrel, contributing to inherent mechanical simplicity and relatively consistent accuracy for its size. One of its defining characteristics is the combination of a double-action first shot with a lighter single-action follow-up trigger pull, along with a frame-mounted manual safety that allows the user to carry the pistol “cocked and locked” in single-action mode if desired. Standard magazine capacity is typically 8 rounds, and the pistol uses single-stack magazines that help maintain a slim grip profile suitable for concealed carry or uniformed duty holsters. The sights are small and fixed, reflecting the pistol’s intended role as a close-range defensive handgun rather than a precision target arm. Ergonomically, the CZ Model 70 features checkered grip panels and a compact grip frame designed for secure handling, though by modern standards it can feel somewhat blocky and heavy compared to contemporary polymer pistols. In service use, it was widely adopted by police forces across Eastern Europe during the Cold War era due to its durability, simplicity, and ease of training, and it earned a reputation for being mechanically robust and straightforward to maintain. Today, the CZ Model 70 is most often encountered as a surplus or collector’s firearm, valued for its historical role in the development of European service pistols and its place in CZ’s lineage of compact defensive handguns that preceded more modern designs.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 70
Serial: 167696
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Sight with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with CZ Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The CZ Model 70 is a compact, double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol produced by Ceská zbrojovka (CZ) in what was then Czechoslovakia, designed primarily as a police and security sidearm that combined simple construction with reliable service performance in a discreet, easy-to-carry format. Chambered in .32 ACP, the Model 70 was developed as an improved successor to earlier CZ pocket pistols, particularly the CZ 50, and it incorporates a more refined double-action trigger system along with updated external controls for safer handling in duty environments. Mechanically, it operates on a straight blowback system, which is typical for pistols in this cartridge class, using the mass of the slide and recoil spring tension rather than a locked breech to contain firing pressures. The pistol features a steel frame and slide with a compact fixed barrel, contributing to inherent mechanical simplicity and relatively consistent accuracy for its size. One of its defining characteristics is the combination of a double-action first shot with a lighter single-action follow-up trigger pull, along with a frame-mounted manual safety that allows the user to carry the pistol “cocked and locked” in single-action mode if desired. Standard magazine capacity is typically 8 rounds, and the pistol uses single-stack magazines that help maintain a slim grip profile suitable for concealed carry or uniformed duty holsters. The sights are small and fixed, reflecting the pistol’s intended role as a close-range defensive handgun rather than a precision target arm. Ergonomically, the CZ Model 70 features checkered grip panels and a compact grip frame designed for secure handling, though by modern standards it can feel somewhat blocky and heavy compared to contemporary polymer pistols. In service use, it was widely adopted by police forces across Eastern Europe during the Cold War era due to its durability, simplicity, and ease of training, and it earned a reputation for being mechanically robust and straightforward to maintain. Today, the CZ Model 70 is most often encountered as a surplus or collector’s firearm, valued for its historical role in the development of European service pistols and its place in CZ’s lineage of compact defensive handguns that preceded more modern designs.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1172133115 |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-10 21:00:00 |
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