Zavasta M70 7.65 (32acp)

[jaytex1969]

Just snagged one of these from RGuns.

Anyone have one? 

Opinions?

I REALLY didn't need a new caliber to chase.... 

 

Jay

Edited January 26, 2023 by jaytex1969

[Garufa]

I can’t comment on that particular model but .32 ACP is generally a very pleasant and accurate cartridge.

You may not need to hunt too far for ammo.  I have a supply that I’ve been thinking of moving on as I no longer have a .32.

 

 

[Gurn]

I have one. Kinda unique how the hammer assembly is removed like a Tokarev 

[Moped]

1 hour ago, Gurn said:

I have one. Kinda unique how the hammer assembly is removed like a Tokarev 

Isn't basically a scaled Tok? Sorta looks like one. Personally like the little .32ACP caliber.  It's very pleasant to shoot.  Still looking for a nice Beretta Cheetah in .32acp.

[Grayfox54]

No experience with that gun. But I do own a couple of .32s. Nice little cartridge. Very easy to shoot and quite accurate. I think its highly under rated as a defensive round. If you do your part, it will get the job done. 

[jaytex1969]

I'd love to be sharing pics of this with you right now but work schedule is erratic and I haven't yet summoned the will to tackle the block of cosmoline in which the gun is encased.

Should be a gorgeous weapon in there somewhere...

Edited January 31, 2023 by jaytex1969

[Moped]

On 1/30/2023 at 9:14 PM, jaytex1969 said:

I'd love to be sharing pics of this with you right now but work schedule is erratic and I haven't yet summoned the will to tackle the block of cosmoline in which the gun is encased.

Should be a gorgeous weapon in there somewhere...

Did you ever get this cleaned up?

[jaytex1969]

No. It's still in a commie grease cocoon under my table.

I'm in the midst of a job transition and other things are "deprioritized" until I get resettled.

Maybe I'll drag the whole gooey mess into the sunlight and get a few pics.

Usually those still in the cosmoline are very nice once cleaned up.

[jaytex1969]

Okay, @Moped You made me get off my bum and snap a few shots.

Finish looks fantastic beneath the goo. Right now, it's so caked that none of the controls are operable.

Came with two nice looking mags, a genuine commie cleaning brush and an RGuns decal, all in a stylish white cardboard presentation case.

(Wait here. I'll be back with pics. I have to go delete other images so I don't exceed the 12 kilobytes of space the forum allows me... )

Edited February 7, 2023 by jaytex1969

[jaytex1969]

Continued images.

 

[jaytex1969]

At first glance, I don't see any blemishes. Much nicer finish than the CZ82 I just got from Centerfire.

Import mark on the side of the frame kinda sucks, but at least it's small and almost "blends in".

I have to go do my homework to learn disassembly and assembly, manual of arms, etc.

Maybe by the spring thaw, I'll have it ready for a test run....

[Gurn]

Nice and preserved!

[Moped]

I wasn't expecting that much cosmoline on it. Aren't these commercially made pistols? Varsol is your friend!!!

Can't wait till you get it cleaned up. I want to see how it shoots.

Edited February 8, 2023 by Moped

[Garufa]

It’s almost a shame to have to remove all that cosmo.  It’s permanently preserved!

[Choatecav]

Ha...... yeah, you could pitch that thing into a bucket of salt water and it wouldn't corrode.  

[TSG]

Ha, my CZ70 arrived in that condition- took a soaking in mineral spirits to even budge the slide!

[Pilot4prophet]

Have a couple of CZ-50s. Accurate little pistols, but the trigger is a bit stiff.

Cleared out a family of nuisance raccoons from a tree on the edge of my yard (bout 30-35 yds) off hand with my left hand holding my old surefire light bracing my firing hand. All I could see were the reflections of their retinas. Brought them all down with just one magazine though.

Better days for my hands back then.