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The Vz.58 is a Czechoslovakian-made 7.62x39mm assault rifle that was adopted by the Czechoslovak army in 1958. It is a gas-operated, short-stroke piston rifle that has a distinctive appearance and a … read more

IntroductionFor firearms enthusiasts interested in acquiring and constructing interesting historical weapons, two popular options are the Vz.61 Skorpion submachine gun and the Yugo AK47 assault … read more

You are probably reading this blog because you agree with the statement that the AK47 is bad ass.But this specific post, you’re more likely probably reading to break down the technical aspects a bit … read more

Like many history obsessives, I’ve long been fascinated by the Cold War era rivalry between communist East Germany and the West. As the DDR faded into memory, I became fixated on locating and as … read more

The Czechoslovakian Vz.61 Skorpion remains one of the most iconic and sought-after machine pistols of the Cold War period. While complete original Skorpions are rarely imported to the U.S. anymore, d … read more