Gun Collectors Dream Auction #66 March 2024
Lot 1674:
Introducing the CZ 75 P-01 Semi-Auto Pistol, chambered in 9mm and presented in a sleek black-on-black design. This pistol comes with one magazine and is a compact, aluminum-framed firearm initially designed for LE and Military duty. However, its compact size and reduced weight due to the forged alloy frame make it equally ideal for discrete carry.
The CZ P-01 is equipped with a decocker, offering convenience for those who prefer hammer-down carry. Its heavy first-round trigger pull transitions to a light, crisp single action for subsequent shots. Designed in 2001 and NATO-approved in 2003, the P-01 was the first CZ model to benefit from updated manufacturing technology at CZ’s Uhersky Brod factory. Subsequent production upgrades have been implemented across the CZ 75 family and various rifle models.
The P-01/P-06 components are fully interchangeable with each other, requiring no individual fitting, thanks to careful re-design work that ensured reliability and accuracy were maintained. Featuring an integral accessory rail on its dust cover, the P-01 easily accommodates industry-standard lights and lasers for low-light use.
Notably, the CZ P-01 underwent rigorous testing, including some of the most aggressive small arms testing ever conducted. It emerged with exceptional reliability, with an average of only 7 stoppages per 15,000 rounds fired during testing. This represents a remarkable failure rate of 0.05% or a Mean Rounds Between Failure (MRBF) of 2142.
For many years, the CZ P-01 carried an NSN engraved on its frame, making it the first NATO-spec pistol available to the public. While current models may or may not have an NSN due to upgrades, this specific one retains the NSN engraving, exemplifying its historical significance and outstanding performance.
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