‘Česká zbrojovka’ translates to ‘Czech armory,’ and at one time there were many ‘CZs.’ Our sister company Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod dates back to 1936, when it was established as a branch plant of Česká zbrojovka Strakonice. Production commenced on January 2, 1937 focusing on both military and civilian arms. The first products out the door were aircraft machine guns, military pistols and small-bore rifles, but during WWII the plant came under Nazi occupation and was forced to produce and repair military arms.
In post-war Czechoslovakia, the plant returned to production of both military and civilian arms, in equal measures. In 1950 the Company became a separate state enterprise named ‘Přesné strojírenství Uherský Brod’ (The Precision Machine Tooling Company, Uherský Brod) and was reorganized into a number of specialized departments.
The 1970s and 1980s saw the Company merge with Agrozet Brno, allowing it to not only manufacture firearms but also diversify into the production of reduction gears and driveshaft casings for aircraft engines for Motorlet Praha and hydraulically powered and controlled tractor attachments for Zetor Brno.
With over 80 years in the firearms game, handguns have always been CZ’s bread and butter. From classic 75 models to the modern striker-fired P-10 series, CZs are known for their durability, reliability and ergonomics.
With World Record-setting semi-autos, breathtaking over/unders and classic side-by-sides, the CZ line of shotguns is extensive. Whether you need a 3 1/2” pump gun for turkey season or a highly tunable single for trap — CZ has a shotgun for the purpose and at prices normal folks can afford.
Built around CZ’s legendary cold hammer forged barrel, these rifles are known for their accuracy and longevity. From the refined 457 rimfire platform to the micro-Mauser 527 and the butter-smooth 557 — these classy rifles are built to be passed down through the generations.
Based off of CZ’s select-fire military submachine gun, these pistol and rifle variants of the Scorpion have skyrocketed in popularity. With a simple and reliable blow-back system, they’re known to chew through an ammo stash quicker than expected. Extensive aftermarket support means customization is as easy as can be!
From their extensive line of 1911s to the ground-breaking DWX, Dan Wesson Firearms is known for only using top-shelf components and extensive hand-fitting and hand-finishing, resulting in pistols that rival hand-made customs but at a fraction of the price.
Need spares? CZ provides a full line of parts, accessories and magazines.