SCARCE CZECH VZ52/57 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Cal. 7.62x39. S# 35618. Bbl. 20 1/2" w/ import marking. Blade front sight w/ protective hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 900m. Scarce VZ52 rifle converted to 7.62x39 by the Czech military. Left side of receiver has correct pin, "she" marking & "57" date. Right side of receiver has "VZ 52/57" marking. Parkerized finish. Right side of gun has 10 1/2" folding blade bayonet. Hardwood stock numbered "J37618" w/ left side sling provisions. MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable & marked w/ star on right side. CONDITION: stock has arsenal rework finish w/ scattered flaking, some dings & handling marks. Metal retains 93% arsenal parkerized finish w/ scattered handling marks, light scratches & silvering. Bright, near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: the Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-392/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.