Welcome back to TFB’s Photo Of The Day!  We have some historical images from CZ Firearms (Česká zbrojovka) to share.

CZ Firearms wrote:

Sa 58, Vz. 58, also informally known as Kosa (scythe) or Pádlo (paddle). All those names belong to the first weapon of its kind ever produced by the CZ factory in Uherský Brod. Favored by many for its versatility and durability it has always been living in the shadow of an AK platform. Let’s talk about why it is even further from “a plain AK copy” than it may seem.
For more info visit their CZ Blog.

The vz. 58 taken apart.

Mine likes to throw empty brass miles away and pretty straight up.

If you think these firearms are worth a deeper look, check these TFB articles out:

• Samopal USA – Sturmgewehr and vz. 58
• Slovakians With vz. 58 Rifles
• 10 Reasons Why Vz. 58 is NOT an AK

I’m lucky to own one, with the minimalistic paratrooper stock. It’s my back-to-basics rifle.

Do you own one? Would you like to own one? Let us know in the comments.