CZ 807


The CZ 807 is a Czech modular dual-caliber assault rifle originally developed by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod for the Indian military. The modular design of rifle allows operators to quickly change caliber of weapon to either 5.56x45mm or 7.62x39mm. The rifle was announced by the company in 2013 at an event in Liberec. However, in June 2015, the Indian tender was scrapped.

Description

The CZ 807 is derived from the CZ 805 BREN series of rifles. The basic characteristics of the rifle are that it is a piston operated, gas-driven select-fire rifle of dual calibers. The ambidextrous charging handle is easy to change sides on. It has a modular design, with an aluminum alloy upper receiver & a polymer lower receiver/fire control group. The bolt is a multi-lug type riding in a bolt carrier, locking into a barrel extension. The system is balanced well, and designed to meet the most rigorous modern requirements of an assault rifle.
The materials used are non-flammable or fire-resistant, impact resistant and have a high resistance to mechanical damage. The controls are accessible from both sides. Other characteristics include folding telescopic stock and interchangeable backstraps in three sizes.

Caliber Conversion

Changing caliber of CZ 807 assault rifle is simple: the barrel assembly, bolt and firing pin, and the magazine are changed out in a field safe operation at the unit level. The trigger group of the CZ 807 has a magazine well that is for the 7.62×39mm magazines. To convert to 5.56×45mm, the only item needed for the lower is the magazine well insert.

Variants

The CZ 807 is available in three calibers:
In March 2017, during a marketing demonstration to local law-enforcement agencies in Quetta, Balochistan, a Česká zbrojovka official stated that: "Recently we have signed a letter-of-understanding with POF, and we are ready to transfer, the full transfer of modern technology from CZ to Pakistan, to POF, so we can produce the most modern and most advanced assault rifles in the world at POF." CZ 807 assault rifles, Scorpion Evo 3 sub-machine guns, and P-series pistols were showcased at the event which was also attended by Pakistan Army officials.