CZ-52 Question for any and all posters

LKermit · 09-04-2009, 05:42 PM

I have acquired a nice 1953 issue CZ-52, and absolutely love it.

I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a good deal on an after market threaded barrel, which is installed and has truly improved the accuracy, that along with several hundred rounds of practice!

My question is this: Since I have been shooting it pretty regularly, I have noticed some wear (shiny areas ) appearing underneath the rollers, where it contacts the frame. Is there a thick lube I should be using in that area? I have always just finished the cleaning cycle by dosing he entire gun with CLR, with silicone.

The wear concerns me, considering that it is a re-arsenal (1978) and surely has had many, many rounds run through it.

Please advise!

KTF

Col. Plink · 09-11-2009, 06:26 PM

How do you know the vintage of your CZ52? I have one with all matching parts but don't know how to interpret the ser# or any of the stamps. Do you? Thanks!

LKermit · 09-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Colonel:

Welcome back from the stalag!!

If you look on the right side of the frame under the barrel, you will see a number, either 52, 53, 54, or 55. Those are the years the CZ-52 was built. There should also be a tiny pair of crossed swords. That is a military mark of acceptance, I have been told.

Apparently, all of the pistols were originally finished in a gray Parkerized, rather dull finish. Also, supposedly all of the re-arsenalled guns were re-done in a dark blue dipped finish, as mine is. Mine also has a "VOZ 78" just above the trigger on the same side of the frame. that is the year of re-furb, which also included repair or verification that the de-cocker is functional, which mine is.

There are many web sites you can google to get more info.

Enjoy!!

KTF

Iron_Colonel · 09-13-2009, 10:58 PM

If you keep it oiled, then it ought to be ok to shoot. I guess if you start seeing stuff cut in to the metal or not normal wear, then it might be time to check things out more seriously.

blaster · 09-13-2009, 11:19 PM

I just keep mine lightly oiled and have not seen any wear.

Dakoma · 09-13-2009, 11:35 PM

The rollers is what I was told and read about to pay close atention to ,a flat spot on one side of a roller or both is not good,the rollers will continue to wear flat galling the metal untill it ruines the top half of your pistol because they are not rolling any more,a little shiney I would think to be normal.If you use a dab of Lithium grease and keep it free of grit or sand by cleaning after shooting I see no harm in applying a small dab to that area, I do.

LKermit · 09-14-2009, 06:57 PM

Thanks, Dakoma.

Will do.

KTF

Brown1718 · 09-14-2009, 10:52 PM

reasonably priced rollers can be found on buymilsurp.com.

Fokker · 09-15-2009, 04:02 AM

If you can find another threaded barrel for a CZ-52 LKermit, let me know. I've been trying to find one as they were a limited run and hard to find anymore. I have a ported compensator I've been wanting to try to see what kind of difference it would make.

LKermit · 09-15-2009, 07:25 AM

Fokker:

I walked into a gun shop way across town from me for the first time, and asked if they had CZ-52 parts. They lady said, "What kind of parts?" I said, "Any parts." The young man behind the counter then said, "I only have one threaded barrel left." Did my ears perk up or what???

That is the only one I have ever seen, and I didn't bother to negotiate the price!

Still, if I happen across another one, I will grab it and get in touch with you.

KTF

Dakoma · 09-15-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brown1718

reasonably priced rollers can be found on buymilsurp.com.

If they are original rollers then they are good,aftermarket lack the proper hardness and will play out quickly.

Fokker · 09-16-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LKermit

Fokker:

I walked into a gun shop way across town from me for the first time, and asked if they had CZ-52 parts. They lady said, "What kind of parts?" I said, "Any parts." The young man behind the counter then said, "I only have one threaded barrel left." Did my ears perk up or what???

That is the only one I have ever seen, and I didn't bother to negotiate the price!

Still, if I happen across another one, I will grab it and get in touch with you.

KTF

Lucky. Thanks for keeping an eye out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakoma

If they are original rollers then they are good,aftermarket lack the proper hardness and will play out quickly.

Harrington Products CZ-52 Hardened Rollers

I can safely say these will not wear out.

jfoss1701 · 11-05-2009, 08:36 PM

I just purchased a hardened chrome CZ 52 from a seller on Gunbroker.

I'm getting a simulated set of Ivory Grips from CZ52grips.com.
SiteDelux

I managed to get the last stainless steel threaded barrel with hardened rollers and all from Karl formerly from Makarov.com.
The slide release is on it's way from gunpartswarehouse.com

The pistol came with stainless firing pin, replacement hardened rollers for the barrel that it shipped with.

Now I need a compensator: Any help guys? Fokker? ;?D
These guys are making a fresh run of compensators: YHM, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. – Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors | New Products I'm not certain the 9.mm will fit or work with the barrel I have.

I feel "FAIRLY" comfortable saying that, for a genuine CZ52 compensator in stainless as sold by Makarov.com a few years ago, price won't be much of an object.

Please let me know if you have or know of any for sale.

Thanks guys.

Fokker · 11-06-2009, 03:13 AM

The compensator I picked up was from Makarov.com when they were still selling products. I need to sacrifice a chicken or something so I can stumble across a threaded barrel. I can't even find extended barrels to have someone put a thread on. I'm not sure if the compensator is stainless or not, if so it's parkerized. It's almost the same color as the gun.

gandog56 · 11-07-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfoss1701

I just purchased a hardened chrome CZ 52 from a seller on Gunbroker.

I'm getting a simulated set of Ivory Grips from CZ52grips.com.
SiteDelux

I managed to get the last stainless steel threaded barrel with hardened rollers and all from Karl formerly from Makarov.com.
The slide release is on it's way from gunpartswarehouse.com

You do know pics will be required here, don't you?

jfoss1701 · 11-08-2009, 10:52 PM

Heh, I'll post some pics tomorrow. It's a nice looking gun. It doesn't really matter if it's parkerized. I can get it refinished to match the hard chrome. The original CZ 52's all had that silvery greyish parkerizing on them. It would match those nicely. But since I'm getting the magazine heel plates chromed I could throw in a compensator for a little bit more. Lemme know if you ever want to part with that compensator. Thanks for the reply.

09-04-2009, 05:42 PM	#1
LKermit Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southwest Posts: 35	CZ-52 Question for any and all posters I have acquired a nice 1953 issue CZ-52, and absolutely love it. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a good deal on an after market threaded barrel, which is installed and has truly improved the accuracy, that along with several hundred rounds of practice! My question is this: Since I have been shooting it pretty regularly, I have noticed some wear (shiny areas ) appearing underneath the rollers, where it contacts the frame. Is there a thick lube I should be using in that area? I have always just finished the cleaning cycle by dosing he entire gun with CLR, with silicone. The wear concerns me, considering that it is a re-arsenal (1978) and surely has had many, many rounds run through it. Please advise! KTF

09-13-2009, 10:58 PM	#4
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	If you keep it oiled, then it ought to be ok to shoot. I guess if you start seeing stuff cut in to the metal or not normal wear, then it might be time to check things out more seriously. __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

09-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#5
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 1,292	I just keep mine lightly oiled and have not seen any wear. __________________ peace through superior firepower

11-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#13
jfoss1701 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11	CZ 52 Compensator I just purchased a hardened chrome CZ 52 from a seller on Gunbroker. I'm getting a simulated set of Ivory Grips from CZ52grips.com. SiteDelux I managed to get the last stainless steel threaded barrel with hardened rollers and all from Karl formerly from Makarov.com. The slide release is on it's way from gunpartswarehouse.com The pistol came with stainless firing pin, replacement hardened rollers for the barrel that it shipped with. Now I need a compensator: Any help guys? Fokker? ;?D These guys are making a fresh run of compensators: YHM, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. – Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors \| New Products I'm not certain the 9.mm will fit or work with the barrel I have. I feel "FAIRLY" comfortable saying that, for a genuine CZ52 compensator in stainless as sold by Makarov.com a few years ago, price won't be much of an object. Please let me know if you have or know of any for sale. Thanks guys.

09-11-2009, 06:26 PM	#2
Col. Plink Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	How do you know the vintage of your CZ52? I have one with all matching parts but don't know how to interpret the ser# or any of the stamps. Do you? Thanks!

09-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#3
LKermit Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southwest Posts: 35	Colonel: Welcome back from the stalag!! If you look on the right side of the frame under the barrel, you will see a number, either 52, 53, 54, or 55. Those are the years the CZ-52 was built. There should also be a tiny pair of crossed swords. That is a military mark of acceptance, I have been told. Apparently, all of the pistols were originally finished in a gray Parkerized, rather dull finish. Also, supposedly all of the re-arsenalled guns were re-done in a dark blue dipped finish, as mine is. Mine also has a "VOZ 78" just above the trigger on the same side of the frame. that is the year of re-furb, which also included repair or verification that the de-cocker is functional, which mine is. There are many web sites you can google to get more info. Enjoy!! KTF

09-13-2009, 11:35 PM	#6
Dakoma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast Tennessee Posts: 1,135	The rollers is what I was told and read about to pay close atention to ,a flat spot on one side of a roller or both is not good,the rollers will continue to wear flat galling the metal untill it ruines the top half of your pistol because they are not rolling any more,a little shiney I would think to be normal.If you use a dab of Lithium grease and keep it free of grit or sand by cleaning after shooting I see no harm in applying a small dab to that area, I do.

09-14-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
LKermit Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southwest Posts: 35	Thanks, Dakoma. Will do. KTF

09-14-2009, 10:52 PM	#8
Brown1718 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 38	reasonably priced rollers can be found on buymilsurp.com.

09-15-2009, 04:02 AM	#9
Fokker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 296	If you can find another threaded barrel for a CZ-52 LKermit, let me know. I've been trying to find one as they were a limited run and hard to find anymore. I have a ported compensator I've been wanting to try to see what kind of difference it would make.

09-15-2009, 07:25 AM	#10
LKermit Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southwest Posts: 35	Fokker: I walked into a gun shop way across town from me for the first time, and asked if they had CZ-52 parts. They lady said, "What kind of parts?" I said, "Any parts." The young man behind the counter then said, "I only have one threaded barrel left." Did my ears perk up or what??? That is the only one I have ever seen, and I didn't bother to negotiate the price! Still, if I happen across another one, I will grab it and get in touch with you. KTF

11-06-2009, 03:13 AM	#14
Fokker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 296	The compensator I picked up was from Makarov.com when they were still selling products. I need to sacrifice a chicken or something so I can stumble across a threaded barrel. I can't even find extended barrels to have someone put a thread on. I'm not sure if the compensator is stainless or not, if so it's parkerized. It's almost the same color as the gun.

11-08-2009, 10:52 PM	#16
jfoss1701 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11	Heh, I'll post some pics tomorrow. It's a nice looking gun. It doesn't really matter if it's parkerized. I can get it refinished to match the hard chrome. The original CZ 52's all had that silvery greyish parkerizing on them. It would match those nicely. But since I'm getting the magazine heel plates chromed I could throw in a compensator for a little bit more. Lemme know if you ever want to part with that compensator. Thanks for the reply.