The history of the vz. 52 and vz. 52/57 rifles is far more dynamic than the rifles themselves. While they had a limited service life with Czechoslovakia, the vz. 52 series rifles have continuously fought around the world through the last half of the 20th Century and in the 21st. This revised edition covers the history, usage identification, operation, and maintenance of the vz. 52 and vz. 52/57 rifles commonly found today