Eastern Bloc Firestorm: The Czech UK vz. 59 Machine Gun

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Posted December 15, 2016 10:00 am by Comments

By Paul Scarlata


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<div data-cycle-hash="vz-59-lead" data-cycle-desc="Developed in the 1950s to fire 7.62x54R ammunition from an open bolt, the UK vz. 59 machine gun is still in use today with Czech and Slovak armies." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>

<div data-cycle-hash="vz-59-lead2" data-cycle-desc="The carry handle on the UK vz. 59 can be used to help carry the gun, change out a hot barrel or, locked on the right or left side, used as a brace for off-hand firing." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>czech UK vz. 59

<div data-cycle-hash="vz-59-1" data-cycle-desc="The pistol grip is designed to work as a charging handle. After pressing a lever on the left side, the pistol grip unlocks. Pushing it forward and then to the rear locks the bolt into battery, allowing the gunner to keep his eyes forward, on the target, while reloading." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>czechoslovakian UK vz. 59

<div data-cycle-hash="vz-59-6" data-cycle-desc="The UK vz. 59 was designed to be fired from a bipod or, as shown, a tripod with a push-through belt to feed the rimmed 7.62x54R cartridges. Though iron sights were installed, scopes could also be mounted on top of the receiver." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" …Read the Rest

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