Talk:CZ-75 First Edition

The opening credits of the Anime may show a 75 above the extractor, which would make it one of the very first pistols produced, but at the same time, just two frames later, we see the serial number of her pistol is "16672". That would make the gun way younger, for comparison: My 1977 CZ has a serial number in the 10400 range.

Correct! While the CZ-75 has always had a convenient two-digit year proofmark near the extractor, the serial number does indicate 1978 manufacture. Actually, most of Rally's CZ-75s seem to be from 1978, from what can be observed within the manga and the serial numbers seen on the guns. I believe there's one where no serial number is given.

I myself own a 1978 vintage Model 75 that had lived a rough life in Africa before reaching my hands. One of the sweetest shooting handguns I have ever had the pleasure of handling. I'll never part ways with it!BRD 529 (talk) 23:40, July 29, 2014 (UTC)

Won't argue with you here. While i consider most of the magical powers they credit the early CZs and its steel with to belong in the realm of fairies and pixies, i *do* really like its shape and hue.

I have a beautiful 1977 model with an early adjustable rear sight, tuned trigger and triggerstop, enlarged magrelease and bolt-catch and white gold-tempered controls.

I'm actually shooting matches with it, not a very high league but rather good nonetheless.93.205.2.69 00:40, July 30, 2014 (UTC)same anon as before

Its true that Gunsmith Cats and other sources play up the myth surrounding the early CZ 75s way too much, but that isn't to say I was disappointed when I received mine. Even wearing a dull Parkerized finish, my gun immediately struck me as special. I've since cleaned it up and I'll someday send it off for a proper refinishing, but for now its a damn good gun.

Best of luck to you in your matches. I think you've got the right equipment for the task.BRD 529 (talk) 01:21, July 30, 2014 (UTC)