New article (in fact, new chapter!) : the Vzor 70 pistol in 7.65×17 mm SR caliber (link here!). This article is part of a collection about Eastern Bloc Handguns that you can find in the “Books” section of the LAI Publications website (link…here!).
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The Vzor 70, left side, de-cocked hammer, safety off.
One good reason to talk about the excellent book of James D. Brown.
The side plate removed: we can see the mechanism, but also that the magazine well is open on its lower right part. This last point is a vestige of a simplified forged draft.
The magazine retention spring.
Detail of the loading indicator: top, empty, bottom, ammunition chambered.
Sights details.
"Advanced" disassembly of the weapon.
Expert for the French Department of Justice, former technical manager of the Ministry of the Interior, co-founder of the site LAI Publications, Arnaud is a specialist in small arms of war. Author of many articles, he wishes through this site to share his passion and knowledge for these subjects.