Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE! The Century International Arms, Inc. Czech Model 70 Pistol is a surplus
firearm. As with all surplus products, it should be carefully inspected before use, preferrably by a competent
gunsmith! This is to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Congratulations on your pur-
chase of a Century International Arms Czech Model 70 pistol. With proper care and maintenance it will give
you long and reliable service. The Czech Model 70 is a semi-automatic, single- and double-action pistol chambered for
the 7.65 (.32 ACP) cartridge and is furnished with an 8-round capacity detachable magazine. It is imported from the
Czech Republic.
Century Czech Model 70 Pistol Background - Your Czech Model 70 Pistol was designed in the late 1940’s for
police use. Its design inspiration was the renowned German Walther PP pistol. Originally introduced as the Vz. 50
(Model 50) the design was upgraded in the early 1970’s and reintroduced as the Vz.70 (Model 70). Production of Czech
Model 70 pistols ceased in 1983 when the design was replaced by the 9mm Vz. 82 (Model 82 pistol).
Operational Characteristics:
The Century Czech Model 70 is a single- and double-action, semi-automatic, pistol of all-steel construction. Its simple,
straightforward design and robust construction makes for a pistol that is easy to maintain and field-strip. Its double-action
trigger allows for a very fast response to danger during an emergency, while the single-action feature allows smooth trig-
ger operation with a relatively light trigger pull weight.
The pistol relies on the simple blowback principle for its operation and its fixed barrel has the potential to deliver excep-
tional accuracy with the right ammunition. The three position safety lever features a decocking function to allow the
exposed hammer to be safely lowered without firing a round that may be in the chamber. The sights are fixed (as is
common with pistols of this small size) and the magazine is single stack (meaning the rounds are loaded into the maga-
zine one atop the other). The magazine release button is situated relatively high on the left side of the frame, behind the
trigger. This position prevents inadvertent release of the magazine. The manual safety lever is set into the left side of the
frame, at the top of the grip. This position is ideal for easy operation by the thumb of the shooting hand.
Specifications:
Caliber: 7.65 (.32 ACP)
Magazine Capacity: 8-rounds
Overall Length: 6-1/2 inches Overall Height: 4-1/2 inches
Barrel Length: 3-1/2 inches
Weight: 1-1/2 pounds (unloaded)
Sights: Front - fixed blade, Rear - dovetailed fixed square notch
Effective Range: 50-yards
Finish: Blue Construction: Steel Grips: Plastic
Country of Manufacture: Czechoslovakia
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The pictures above show the main operational parts of the Century International Arms Czech Model 70 Pistol.
Study of these pictures will aid you in understanding the instructions in this book.
Illustration # 1
Diagram showing major operational parts of the Czech Model 70 Pistol.
Left side of pistol
Right side of pistol