Weapons of CzechoslovakiaGo Back to Countries Go Back To Weapons Home Submachine GunCzech SA23A series of Czech submachine guns developed in the late 1940s, chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum or 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Known for their innovative design and use of a telescoping bolt.ZK383 Submachine GunA Czech submachine gun used in the 1930s and 1940s, chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. It had a unique feature allowing it to switch between light and heavy fire settings.Vz61 SkorpionA compact Czechoslovakian submachine gun designed in the late 1950s. The Vz61 is chambered in .32 ACP and was intended for use by vehicle crews, special forces, and security forces. Its compact size and select-fire capability made it popular with various military and law enforcement units.General Purpose Machine GunUK vz59A general-purpose machine gun designed in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. It is versatile and can be used as both a light machine gun with a bipod and a heavy machine gun with a tripod. Heavy Machine GunZB-53 Machine GunA Czechoslovak heavy machine gun, also known as the Vz. 37. It was belt-fed and saw extensive use by German forces during World War II under the designation MG37(t).ZB-60 Heavy Machine GunA Czech-designed, large-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun chambered in 15mm. It was used for anti-aircraft and anti-vehicle roles.Light Machine GunZB-26A Czech light machine gun designed in the 1920s by Zbrojovka Brno. The ZB-26 is chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser and is known for its reliability and ease of use. It served as the basis for the British Bren gun and was used by various countries during World War II.Assault RifleVz58A Czechoslovakian assault rifle developed in the late 1950s. Although it resembles the AK-47 in appearance, the Vz58 is internally distinct, using a short-stroke gas piston and a unique bolt design. It is chambered in 7.62x39mm and was the standard rifle of the Czechoslovakian army.CarbineVz52A Czechoslovakian semi-automatic rifle designed in the early 1950s. It is chambered in 7.62x45mm and was the standard issue for Czechoslovakian forces until it was replaced by the Vz58. The Vz52 is known for its distinctive gas-operated tilting bolt action.Infantry RifleZH-29/ZH-32 RifleA Czech semi-automatic rifle from the interwar period, chambered in 7.92mm Mauser. It was one of the first semi-automatic rifles considered for military service.Vz24 MauserA Czech bolt-action rifle based on the German Mauser 98. It was widely exported and used by various countries, known for its robustness and accuracy.