Deactivated Czech made CZ 45 (model of 1945) compact pistol.

This is an early production Czech made CZ 45 (model of 1945) compact pistol. The design derives from the WWII CZ-36 and like the 36 proved very popular and was a perfect hide-away or pocket pistol, being used by police and military personnel. This is example dates to 1957 (Cold War Era) and is all original.