Century Arms Czech VZ.58 VZ2008 Sporter 7.62×39 16″ Semi-Auto Rifle AK47 AK
SOLD FOR: $1,225.00
LSB#: LSB260219AR003
Make: Century Arms / Czechoslovakia
Model: VZ2008 Sporter Rifle / VZ.58 or Vzor 58
Serial Number: vz05845
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 7.62×39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Short Stroke Gas Piston, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the Trunnion is marked “VZ2008 SPORTER / VZ05845”. The left side of the receiver is marked “CENTURY ARMS, INC. / GEORGIA, VT / CAL 7.62 X 39 MM.”.
Barrel Length: 16.25”. 17” with slant muzzle brake.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post sight with bayonet lug underneath. The rear sight is an adjustable tangent leaf sight with a sliding escalator marked out from “U” for point blank and 1-8.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are original wood impregnated Bakelite furniture also known as “Beaver Barf” in the U.S with a semi pistol grip, straight comb, vented forend, and curved metal buttplate. There is an uninstalled side folding stock. There is little to no wear. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Five 30rd 7.62×39 magazines in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There is stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. There is light operation wear. There are light scratches throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a total of five magazines, paperwork, uninstalled folding stock, uninstalled fin grip sleeve, installed mag release cover, beaver barf grip bayonet, and factory serialized box.
Our Assessment: Czechoslovakia sought to upgrade their military with automatic rifles from their previous bolt action and very recent semi auto rifles, the VZ53. Most Soviet influenced countries “decided” (nothing is decided in communist countries) that they would follow the classic AK47 design. One exception, however, was the Czechs. For some odd reason they created their fully auto rifles with a completely different design. It might fool you, but the VZ58 has no pieces that will fit with a classic AK47 or AKM design. The unique design gives this rifle all the more rarity in the world of firearms because there is nothing like it out there. The VZ58 introduced many advantages over the AK like the unique magazine bolt hold open system, the significantly lighter weight, and the bolt lock system integrated into the BCG. If you are a collector of vintage rifles, a war collector, or just a gun enthusiast, then don’t pass on this VZ.58 type rifle. Century Arms brings us the VZ2008 Sporter, a modern rendition of the classic rifle, true to its roots with iconic impregnated bakelite furniture used from original rifle kits from Czechoslovakia. This rifle is in about Very Good Plus condition so please see our photos and good luck on your bid! -N.P