I can actually pronouce,
Ceska Zbrojovka correctly. I had a Czech-born pharmacist check me out. She was amazed, saying that no other American she knows could do it.
But I know people who can't pronouce
Swarovski right. That's really easy, compared to Czech!
Excuse me while I get a cup of coffee and some Tylenol. I just pronounced that again and it gave me a headache and twisted my tongue.
But I said it!
BTW, John, I also recall those "Mauser" water pistols. I've also seen Luger, P-38, and Mauser M-96 water pistols. One of the Luger was full size and pretty real looking. I suppose changing demographics and the endless rant about gun crime and the need to save "the children" will preclude us from ever again seeing those realistic water pistols and cap pistols.
To be sure, we now have Air Soft guns that are even more real. But few kids can afford one.