Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this semi-auto rifle today for a penny start auction; this is the Czechoslovakia M52/Vzor 52, which is often referred to as the "SHE"!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Czechoslovakia
Model: M52/Vzor 52 "SHE"
Serial: K61286
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: 7.62x54
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 20 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Ladder Style Rear
Stock/Grips: Wood with Black Textured Coating
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Czechoslovakia has a rich history of innovation in arms manufacturing. Central Europe played a significant role in the development of firearms from the beginning. Although not all designs were successful, the ones that were became historically significant. The ZB26 and ZB30 light machine guns were the first modern-era designs that evolved into the British BREN light machine gun. Originally chambered in .303 British caliber, the BREN was modified to accept 7.62 NATO rounds. It served from the late 1930s to the 1980s. The CZ 75 pistol, originally designed in 9mm, is the most common Czech design seen these days. Variants of the CZ 75 are currently used in the U.S. for personal protection and high-level competition.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, there were significant changes in the weapons used by different countries' militaries. During World War II, only the US issued semi-automatic rifles to most of its troops, while other combatants relied on their bolt-action rifles from World War I. After the war, most countries had an excess of World War II rifles, but it became apparent that these rifles were too heavy and fired unnecessarily powerful rounds. Reports showed that the battle space was much smaller than the 1,200 yards that the rifles could reach, and there was a need for lighter and smaller carbines that could use less powerful cartridges. Although there was no desire to lighten the loads of the troops, switching to lighter guns and ammo would allow them to carry more ammunition. A post-war study found that most casualties from small arms were not caused by aimed fire, leading to the conclusion that putting more bullets in the air would cause more casualties.
During World War II, the Germans developed the Sturmgewehr assault rifle, which used a shortened 8mm round. Later, the Soviets took notice of this innovation and created the 7.62×39 round, along with the SKS and AK-47 rifles to fire it. The Soviet Union had gained control over Czechoslovakia after the war, and the Czech arms designers continued their research and development to create a superior rifle, regardless of the political situation.
The M52/Vzor 52, which was adopted in 1952, is often referred to as the "SHE" because of the three letters stamped over the serial number. However, the meaning behind these letters is still unknown. It was a unique development in the evolution of rifles, which was contemporaneous with the Soviet SKS and had many similarities with it. Both rifles used 7.62 (.30 caliber) rounds, although they used different types of rounds. They were both gas-operated and loaded from magazines, with the M52 having a detachable 10-round magazine and the SKS having a fixed one. At one point, both rifles were fitted with folding bayonets, which were either permanently attached to the rifle or detachable. Both rifles eventually became side notes to other developments.
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: M52/Vzor 52 "SHE"
Serial: K61286
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: 7.62x54
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 20 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Ladder Style Rear
Stock/Grips: Wood with Black Textured Coating
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Czechoslovakia has a rich history of innovation in arms manufacturing. Central Europe played a significant role in the development of firearms from the beginning. Although not all designs were successful, the ones that were became historically significant. The ZB26 and ZB30 light machine guns were the first modern-era designs that evolved into the British BREN light machine gun. Originally chambered in .303 British caliber, the BREN was modified to accept 7.62 NATO rounds. It served from the late 1930s to the 1980s. The CZ 75 pistol, originally designed in 9mm, is the most common Czech design seen these days. Variants of the CZ 75 are currently used in the U.S. for personal protection and high-level competition.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, there were significant changes in the weapons used by different countries' militaries. During World War II, only the US issued semi-automatic rifles to most of its troops, while other combatants relied on their bolt-action rifles from World War I. After the war, most countries had an excess of World War II rifles, but it became apparent that these rifles were too heavy and fired unnecessarily powerful rounds. Reports showed that the battle space was much smaller than the 1,200 yards that the rifles could reach, and there was a need for lighter and smaller carbines that could use less powerful cartridges. Although there was no desire to lighten the loads of the troops, switching to lighter guns and ammo would allow them to carry more ammunition. A post-war study found that most casualties from small arms were not caused by aimed fire, leading to the conclusion that putting more bullets in the air would cause more casualties.
During World War II, the Germans developed the Sturmgewehr assault rifle, which used a shortened 8mm round. Later, the Soviets took notice of this innovation and created the 7.62×39 round, along with the SKS and AK-47 rifles to fire it. The Soviet Union had gained control over Czechoslovakia after the war, and the Czech arms designers continued their research and development to create a superior rifle, regardless of the political situation.
The M52/Vzor 52, which was adopted in 1952, is often referred to as the "SHE" because of the three letters stamped over the serial number. However, the meaning behind these letters is still unknown. It was a unique development in the evolution of rifles, which was contemporaneous with the Soviet SKS and had many similarities with it. Both rifles used 7.62 (.30 caliber) rounds, although they used different types of rounds. They were both gas-operated and loaded from magazines, with the M52 having a detachable 10-round magazine and the SKS having a fixed one. At one point, both rifles were fitted with folding bayonets, which were either permanently attached to the rifle or detachable. Both rifles eventually became side notes to other developments.
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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