The 268Z handgun models 50 and 70 are available to Western collectors today but were both developed and produced behind the Iron Curtain. These pistols were seldom seen and little understood for decades. Now they are widely available for purchase, and this book fills the information gap. br br In the years since the release of his emCold War Pistols of Czechoslovakiaem, author James D. Brown has continued his research and maintained contact with experts and collectors from all over the world. The result is the most complete database of information on Czech handguns from the Cold War period.br br The vz. 50 and vz. 70 were designed and produced for the Czech police by 268esk zbrojovka, better known as 268Z, one of the oldest and most important firearms manufacturers in the world. br br This new reference work describes the production history, markings, operation, performance, maintenance, and accessories of the 268Z 50 and 268Z 70. Along with detailed text and tables, readers will