Sa vz. 58

Rifle, Czechoslovakia. In service since 1958

How to recognise it

Looks like an AK at first glance, but the receiver is flat and smooth with no stamped top-cover rib, and the furniture is wood-chip plastic.

Also known as

vz. 58, Vz 58, Sa vz. 58 P, Sa vz. 58 V

Used by

Czech Republic (being replaced), Ukraine, Vietnam and others

Other rifles

• AK-12
• AK-74M
• AKM
• AKS-74U
• Colt Canada C7
• CZ BREN 2
• FAMAS
• FN FAL
• FN SCAR
• Gevær M/10
• HK G3
• HK G36

All 23 rifles

Sources

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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa vz. 58