Gauge: 7.62 Tokarev. But it shoots great. Markings: The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number "N013956". At 50 yards, 3- to 4-inch groups were commonplace on a half-size silhouette target. The Tokarev pistol was developed in the 1920's by F. V. Tokarev, who had been an officer in the Russian army in World War I and later was employed in the Tula arsenal. : , http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=21136. Finding 7.6325, or .30 Mauser can be difficult, but you can reload 7.6225 or 7.62 Tokarev cases (do not use Tokarev ammunition in a . Serial Number Search Where you can find the serial number on a product depends on what kind of product it is. The earlier pistols, in both versions, have serial numbers without prefix letters. 30 was improved, the barrel-locking lugs being replaced with an integral circumferential band, which provided more strength. The action of this unique eight-shot, single-action pistol utilizes a roller-locked, short-recoil system equipped with a cam block that is quite efficient at allowing the use of both standard velocity or high-pressure submachine gun ammunition. 30 was made only at the Principal Arsenal" at Tula, the 1933 version was made at other arsenals or shops in Tula and in several other places. In 1933 the original Mod. These Communists proclaimed I picked up an Yugo M57 Tokarev in damned nice condition over the weekend. 8 round capacity, correct? Currently, aside from those 1990s arrivals from the Ukraine, the author has yet to observe any Russian-made Tokarev TT-33 in this country that came to our shore directly from its Motherland. The pistol has been modified with a safety on the frame for importation. These are very popular surplus firearms as they are affordable and plentiful. Finish: black paint. But it can also be found on a metal plate near the neck joint. The Soviet government brutally vanquished it's enemies in the Russian Civil War and by 1929 the military was ready to reorganize and. This changed model is often referred to as the Model 33 Tokarev, but it is not believed to be official nomenclature. The number of digits in the serial number may run as high as five. The M57 magazine is single-stack magazine with a 9 round capacity. You can see this gun in my previous thread. Grip: black plastic. The Zastava M57 pistol was adopted as the standard sidearm of Yugoslavian Army in 1957. monarchy was not officially abolished, and the communist state declared, Left grip is correct for the pistol. In the beginning, it appears that one of the earliest semiautomatic pistols in 7.62mm Tokarev caliber introduced to U.S. shores was the indigenously designed Czechoslovakian CZ-52. Until the development of the Tokarev automatic pistol, the side arm used in Russia was the revolver, either the 7.62 mm. Unlike the pistols made in Russia and in China, the year of manufacture is not stamped on the pistol. The SVT-38 (Samozariadnyia Vintovka Tokareva) was brought online in 1938 and immediately replaced the AVS36 series in Red Army service. The new model had a slightly different disconnector arrangement. the region gathered at what is known as the Antifascist Assembly of Yugo crest on the top of the slide. Ironically, Russia never released the surplus Tokarev TT-33 semiautomatic pistols after the fall of communism. It's matching with one matching mag. Does anyone know how to tell the year of a Norinco T-54 Tokarev? Pistols and Holsters. The red-lined Bakelite grips are retained by a U clip and unless reworked, most pistols have a phosphate-like finish similar to Parkerization. The pistol has been designed to operate as a single action firearm that utilizes an external hammer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It may possibly have been made in Hungary, but it seems more likely that it was furnished from Russia. My Google-Fu has returned that it's a 9mm Chinese copy of the Tokarev. In addition to surplus fodder, there are ample numbers of commercial ammunition makers in Europe and the United States that offer the 7.62x25mm cartridge. Being Berdan primed, none of it was intended to be reloaded. To decode any Mac serial number type the model number (i.e. In around 1970 Crvena Zastava began production of the similar pistol, chambered for 919mm Luger ammunition. The Romanian TTC has its serial number and year of manufacture on the rear left frame with import markings and country of origin usually on the center of the left slide flat. To use this website you must enable JavaScript. The M-57 is chambered for the 7.62 x 25mm Tokarev round. Be that as it may, the left slide flat remains stamped with M-57 as most military surplus variants were manufactured up to the late 1980s. It does not have the beautiful, precise machining and the excellent finishes of the Swiss Neuhausen or the German Walther pistols. Come join the discussion about optics, builds, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! . The grip safety and mechanical safety on the side were eliminated, the only safety being a half cock safety. I got the kit while I could in case 7.62x25 got harder to find. Basically the pistol is a Colt (or Browning), but with many changes and simplifications. The last of the licensed Tokarev copies imported into the United States are those from the former Yugoslavia, a former communist country that broke off relations with the USSR in 1948. Sometime between 1943 and 1947 the pattern of serrations in the finger grips on the slide was changed. The new model had a slightly different disconnector arrangement. 4.Matching numbers or not. Rather crude checkered wood grip pieces were used by some, though most of them used serrated black plastic grip pieces, bearing a circled star and the initials CCCP (equivalent to our USSR). Serial numbers are located on . Senior Member . 5.75: 146: 10.875: 276 The pistol was given the official nomenclature Tokarev 30, from the year of its production. This virtually eliminates breakage. Apr 18, 2012. So, that might mean 1996. Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Single Stack 8 Round Removable Magazine. Year of Manufacture: 1954 - Early 1960's. Caliber: 7.6225 Tokarev. Top slide stamped with Chinese characters, the serial number, 66 and 1964. Cartridges are guided into the chamber in a very positive manner not dependent on the lips of the magazine, which in this instance are quite flat. Picked up a yugo m57 (with the democrat safety) I was wondering if anyone had the breakdown for the serial numbers for what year. It is like the Russian-made pistol, except that the grip pieces bear the Hungarian Communist crest, consisting of a symbolized sheaf of wheat. The author has fired this pistol with hundreds of rounds of fresh, but corrosive, Romanian surplus 7.62x25mm ammunition loaded with 86-grain copper jacketed bullets; and it is a superb performer at the range. It serves to be noted that the values of the M-57 for the collector have increased, especially those with the presence of the old Yugoslavian republic crest on the upper rear of the slide. Description: This is a very rare WWII Russian PPS-43 submachine manufactured in 1944. Expanding your search outside of your local area is a good idea, as most dealers are willing to make the sale and then ship the firearm to your local FFL for the transfer to you: . In 1933 the original Mod. Some were made to add strength where it was needed, and others were made for purposes of simplification and economy. The other new pistol is the Makarov (PM), a more compact arm than the Stechkin and having a Waltber-type double action and safety. Usually the Toks, at least the Chinese Toks had the serial number stamped on both frame and slide. The serial numbers appear to start at A-1, and letter prefixes as high as K have been observed. All of the crests that I have examined have the date of November 29, 1943 on them. The year of manufacture is stamped on the left side of the frame, as is also the serial number, which seems to have started at No. 1, with the pistols supplied from Russia, and at last report was well over 100,000 and probably actually much larger. Aug 9, 2012 Ok, I might have figured it out. A NORINCO 213 pistol is currently worth an average price of $301.83 new and $274.94 used . The Tokarev was also manufactured, and still may be, at the Fabryka Bronn Radom in Radom, Poland. Curiously, one of the principal artillery pieces has a caliber of 76.2 mm. Its most outstanding features are its ruggedness, its certainty of action, and its simplicity of construction, which not only make it easy to assemble and disassemble but, most importantly, makes it cheap to produce in quantity. ZPAP85 5.56x45mm MAGAZINE POLYMER. These pistols are practically alike. The M-57 is a self-loading, semi-automatic pistol that operates using a short recoil, locked breech design with a swinging under barrel link, much like the one seen on the Colt 1911. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. In the photo below, the original serial number is 22019840. This pistol is a Chinese copy of the Tokarev Type TTM 1933. Cartridge jamming consequently is rare. The new value of a NORINCO 213 pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $301.83 . Nagant or the Belgian Pieper of the same caliber. The TT-30, commonly known simply as the Tokarev, is an out-of-production Soviet semi-automatic pistol. The pistol has an overall length is 7.87 inches, a barrel length of 4.6 inches with 4 grooves, and an unloaded weight of 32 ounces. In some cases, the factory code is also screen printed onto the headstock or near the first fret. The State Factory 66-manufactured all-steel 213 is nearly identical to the Russian TT-33 Tokarev with one key difference: an additional frame mounted safety. The SVT-38 featured a gas-operated firing action with a locking block cammed downwards . Search; Cart 1. The other new pistol is the Makarov (PM), a more compact arm than the Stechkin and having a Waltber-type double action and safety. A word of caution on the CZ 52 drop safety is that many of these are well known for worn safety disconnectors, and may inadvertently fire when using the de-cock feature on a loaded chamber if such parts are not replaced. For that short period of time in the mid- to late-1990s, the limited numbers of Russian-made TT-33 pistols imported by Century International from the Ukraine were equipped with a mandatory aftermarket manual trigger safety required by federal law. Total produced:251846, TT-33 (1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945) World War11, produced, TT-33 (1946,1947,1948,1949,1950, 1951,1952,1953) Post-WW11.Production:unknown. Stock: steel. The black plastic grips have a five pointed star in the centre. A community dedicated to Lugers, Central Powers, Axis, Allied and related WW-I and WW-II pistols by their scholars, collectors, owners and enthusiasts. The majority that has been available is of the M 48 submachine gun variety, which are packed with five, eight-round stripper clips, 40 rounds to a box. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. It is known, however, that equipment was supplied to China so that they were able to make their own pistols, and that they have done so since some time in 1952. Some were made to add strength where it was needed, and others were made for purposes of simplification and economy. The original Mod. While the original Mod. The first specimens contain parts made in Russia. The November 29, 1943 date is a reference to a conference that took Meanwhile, my handgun fits the number range of the N series of pistols, specifically 1979 production code Tokes. The C- number is the original Zastava serial number, not a rack number etc. In the beggining grip pannels were marked FNRJ (Federative National Republic Jugoslavia), after year 1962 the mark changed to SFRJ (Socialistic Federative Republic Jugoslavia). This was their copy of Russian Tokarev built under Soviet license. Serial #'s Under 100. The slide on the left side has the serial (426xxx) above the words MADE IN CHINA. This is a false assumption. Most offered for sale from dealers at the present include a brown leather holster. In addition, the forward portion of the upper slide flat is serrated to reduce glare and it has a dovetailed front sight base to adjust windage. as evidenced by the multiple electropenciled serial numbers. It has retained about 75% of its finish. Item Views: 6750. It is like the Russian-made pistol, except that the grip pieces bear the Hungarian Communist crest, consisting of a symbolized sheaf of wheat. Perhaps a more contemporary design, the CZ 52's greatest drawback is the lack of a slide latch, and it depends upon an empty magazine to lock the slide to the rear. The top of the slide is marked "M20 / N013956". The serial number, the crest on top of the slide and the lettering around the star on the grip. Enjoy! I don't think 7.62x25 will go away, but surplus will dry up eventually since these guns were phased out years ago. The TT33 was a very popular looting weapon among the German forces. Having long since sold out from import surplus distributors, they are regularly encountered on Internet websites. JavaScript is disabled. ), Firearm Dealers / Gun Shops / Firearms Training Facilities. Loose pin holes tightened by staking One to four punch marks put on the sight rib to indicate accuracy, one being best The letters VOZ (military repair plant) plus the last two digits of the year (of re-work) stamped above the trigger. While the original Mod. Following World War II the Tokarev pistol has been made in other countries, the earliest of which may well have been China. Description. Type 51). Estimated Price: $ 1,600 - $ 2,250 Price Realized: Details Excellent Chinese Type 54 Tokarev Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster and Three Extra Magazines Manufacturer: Chinese Model: Type 54 Type: Pistol Gauge: 7.62 Tokarev Barrel: 4 1/4 inch round Finish: blue Grip: hard rubber Stock: Item Views: 15890 Item Interest: Average Serial Number: This number is normally stamped onto the back of the headstock. Originally the pistol had no manual safeties except for a half-cock notch on the hammer. Since 1950 the Soviet small arms formerly used are being replaced. This pistol has no Crest on the slide at all. FB continued to remain active following the end of World War II when Soviet domination dictated Polands governmental affairs. In years gone by, Service Armament (later Navy Arms Company) offered a handful in the 1960s, all of which were Spanish military surplus and were leftover Soviet gifts from the Spanish Civil War in 1936, however, most of those 60s imports came from Finland. The earlier pistols, in both versions, have serial numbers without prefix letters. The last Belgian contract expired some time in 1898 or 1899 and manufacture of the Nagant began at Tula in 1900. re: Romanian serial number Hi, everybody. I'm assuming this is a much later production, or a recent put-together using extra/excess parts? The Belgian numbering series was continued through 1917, when manufacture was interrupted. GS employment, work networking group and business directory, Lives and Property successfully defended with guns. Design-wise, no screws are used in its construction and its multiposition, manually operated safety system allows it to be de-cocked and locked with a round in the chamber as the firing pin has a sear block system allowing safe carry. Prior to 1964, another crest with five flames was stamped in the same location and represented the five ethnic groups of Yugoslavia. Welcome aboard. and it was most certainly not the fascist Nazi invaders. CMMG - New 9mm Dissent now available. Where Can You Find the Serial Number? These were the war-expedient version of the PPSH-41 that used almost all stamped steel . The lettering around the star on the grip changed from FNRJ to SFRJ in 1963. On April 5, 2005 the factory changed its name to Zastava oruzje(arms) AD, and is still located in Kragujevac, but the country is now known as Serbia.. The Tokarev has also appeared in Hungary, where it is known as the 48 Minta Piztoly (i.e., 48 Model Pistol). The presence of the earlier serration pattern suggests that the Polish pistols were made on old tools and fixtures supplied from Russia. The most commonly encountered type of supplementary safety found on Tokarev imports is a rotating thumb-type affair. There it was given the official nomenclature of Shiki 51 (i.e. This weapon does employ a slide hold open mechanism to inform the operator that the last round has been fired. This is a Serbian copy of the famous Russian TT pistol. In the search box below, enter a unit serial number and find it! Google suggests that the 66 stamp might be the Mukden Arsenal, but I'm not sure if that's correct. This proclamation established a new federal state which lasted until From the end of the Cold War to the present, Hungary has not released any domestically produced Tokarev copies and the reasons are yet unknown. Atop the slide, directly ahead of the rear sight is the Yugoslavian crest or emblem. In late 1946 the Polish military adopted the Russian Tokarev as their standard military sidearm and received licensing rights to manufacture the pistol domestically. 2021.4.14.1400. The Yugoslav M-57 is believed to have first appeared on the U.S. surplus market sometime around 2000 to 2004. Serial numbering of the Type 51 evidently began with No. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Serial number: 3-digit number with prefix and year of manufacture left on frame. 2022 ZASTAVAM57.COM all rights reserved. Unlike the pistols made in Russia and in China, the year of manufacture is not stamped on the pistol. It came completely coated and soaked in cosmoline. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. After the first round has been fired, it then functions as a double action. 1991. Speed Racer, Airforce Vet, and President of TNVC | Ep 025 w/ Victor DiCosola. Knife bayonet for use with the 7.62 mm. Model: SVT-40, Tokarev. Furthermore, the M-57 has a magazine disconnector, which will not allow it to fire without a magazine inserted. (0 members and 1 guests). I have TT-33 A0205(star) 1940. Serial Number is K-241.***. Continue reading here: World War II production Gzk, FREE Military Tough 6-in-1 Tactical Survival Knife, Free 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Silver Coin, Green Beret Master Sergeant Home Security Checklist, Winning Plays Texted To Your Phone That Comes Directly From An Elite Team Of Sharps, Franz Stock Pistol - Firearms identification, Internal External and Terminal Ballistics, High Standard Pistols - Firearms identification, Drop In Auto Sear - AR15 to M16 Conversion. GI#: 102203504. I got the 7.62x25 with a 9mm conversion kit, but can't fall out of love with the 7.62x25 enought to swap it. You have entered an incorrect email address! 19,696 (with no letter prefix), dated 1952 and having Chinese characters on the right side has been encountered. FNRJ = Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia = 1946-1963, SFRJ = Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia = 1963-1992 (Socijalisticka Federativna Republika Jugoslavija). Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Serial numbers are located on the left frame and upper slide along with the year of manufacture and Factorys Circle 11 logo. Also, the Romanian TTC has the hard rubber grips with a circled five-point star. Occasional failures to extract may occur. The TT-30 (1934 First Transitional Variation-47150. Is there a way to tell when it was made via serial number range or something? One specimen, No. One to four punch marks put on the sight rib to indicate accuracy, one being best The letters VOZ (military repair plant) plus the last two digits of the year (of re-work) stamped above the trigger. Any help identifying what year I'd appreciate if anyone can figure out why. REDSTAR ORDNANCE. Our Price: $49.95 Sale Price: $ 39.95 You save $10.00! The neck plate. new listing this one by serial number so it is easier to read N1110313 M20 NO 11075 M20 NO 13114 M20 NO 16536 M20 NO17300 M20 NO 20296 M20 NO 21349 M20 NO 22651 M20 N1105950 M20 NO 1108285 114 no factory no date 496 Factory 66 1957 03626 no factory no date 03789 factory 66 1957 07740 Factory 66 1957 73659 type 51 1952 216374 Type 51 1953 Czech militarys reasoning behind this was to allow the use of one cartridge for both pistol and submachine gun, a logistically clever move precluding the requirement to maintain and identify two varieties of cartridges for two different firearms. Harrington Products has come up with a series of products which will help your CZ-52 to achieve its full potential. years, in so doing, gives the regime an air of established solidity. I looked around on the internet a bit but couldn't find anything. That is a early serial number refer to chart. Since 1950 the Soviet small arms formerly used are being replaced. So I recently got my first Tok after looking for a good while and I was looking through the serial number logs people have made to identify year of production and I've got to admit I'm a bit confused. . Meanwhile, my handgun fits the number range of the N series of pistols, specifically 1979 production code Tokes. To verify a 1941 sniper you should follow these steps: 1) check the rear side of the receiver, rifle should have grooves (rails) for the sniper mount and a notch for the mount cross pin (shape should be similar to shape of the notch on the image below); 2) rifle should be manufactured by Tula factory No.314; The Czech CZ 52 is the only "un-Tokarev" of the communist Eastern European semiautomatic pistol designs in the Soviet caliber of 7.62x25mm. only two signatures yet it formed the basis for the post-war The pistol was given the official nomenclature Tokarev 30, from the year of its production. There it was given the official nomenclature of Shiki 51 (i.e. It was taken from a dead North Vietnamese officer by Lieutenant . Import mark on the left side of the slide. Quality of the ammunition varies with some showing chronic evidence of case splitting after firing, particularly in some lots of the Polish and Bulgarian varieties. This unwanted addition was demanded by the BATFE on all pistols of Tokarev design. The M-57 is chambered for the 7.62 x 25mm Tokarev round. At their second Zastava M57 in 7.62x25 mm. ML Precision Lubricator and 25-40 Patches for .38, 9mm.40.44 and .45

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