Sa vz. 58

Czech SA vz-58V (Výsadkový aka "Airborne") with folding stock - 7.62x39mm

Czech SA vz-58P (Pěchotní aka "Infantry") with fixed stock - 7.62x39mm

The SA vz-58 (sometimes erroneously called the CZ58) is a Czechoslovakian assault rifle designed in the 1950's. Although externally somewhat similar to the AK-47 series of rifles, it is actually a much different weapon, with the internals being closer to those of the German STG 44. Despite firing the same cartridge (7.62x39mm) as the AK-47 variants, no Vz.58 part, including the magazine, is interchangeable with those of the AK-47.

The SA Vz.58 can be seen in the following films, television series, and video games us by the following actors:

Film

• Ngoc Le as the Việt Cộng sniper in Full Metal Jacket

• Roger Moore as James Bond in Octopussy

• Serbian soldiers in Behind Enemy Lines

• Lord of War

• A Serbian gangster and Kim Bodnia as Harald in In China They Eat Dogs

• Mercenaries in Bad Company

• Czech policeman in xXx

• Slovak border guard in Living Daylights, The

• For Your Eyes Only

Television

• CSI: Miami

• CSI: NY

• The Unit

Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Mods	Notation	Release Date
Operation Flashpoint	Ak 47 CZ			2001