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CZ 452
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CZ452

Bolt-Action Rifles · Czech Republic · 1956
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CZ452

CZ 452
CZ 452 Photo: GMan552 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
30
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
10
Durability
85
Ergonomics
75
Optics-Readiness
70
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
85
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin Czech Republic
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–2017
Operators4 countries
Quantity453
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
16/26
Early Cold War
153/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
30
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
10
Durability
85
Ergonomics
75
Optics-Readiness
70
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
85
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
CZ 452
Production
1956–2017
Quantity
453
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
97
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1956
  • DesignerJosef Koucký (1904-1989)
  • Notable UsersAustralian Air Force Cadets, Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HM2, .17 HMR
  • Calibre5.6 mm
  • Calibre Classrimfire
  • RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
  • Overall Length411 mm
  • Receiver Materialcarbon steel
  • Furniture Materialwalnut, beech, Turkish walnut
  • Modularitydetachable box magazine, interchangeable barrels, left-hand version
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1956
  • Production End2017
  • Variants8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1956Production started
  2. 2017Production ended
70
years in service
61
years in production
453
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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