Type 51). This pistol was definitely made in Russia, as it corresponds in all respects with the known Soviet-made pistols, with the exception of the number and Chinese marking. Note: As of 2012 M57A, M70A and M88A are imported into the U.S. by Century International Arms. Serial number: 3-digit number with prefix and year of manufacture left on frame. The pistol was given the official nomenclature Tokarev 30, from the year of its production. 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. In 1933 the original Mod. Location: Mississippi. 5.Interesting ( unusual) marks. The caliber of 7.62 mm. Is there a way to tell when it was made via serial number range or something? Among the first licensees to manufacture a clone of the Russian Tokarev service pistol was Poland. These can be eliminated by grinding off the inner surface of the extractor hook. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I spent it all on guns and ammo. Left grip is correct for the pistol. Civilian M57 pistols have serial numbers that starts with letter "C". 9 Elite Gun Cleaning kit - Gun Bore Cleaner and Lubricant Oil with 14.9 Originally the pistol had no manual safeties except for a half-cock notch on the hammer. 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. I looked around on the internet a bit but couldn't find anything. September 28, 2009, 06:49 AM #3: Hawg. The Polish variant is practically identical to its Russian counterpart with the physical exception of its grips. Find the serial number on the product itself or in your receipt, and do a serial number or S/N number lookup on the manufacturer's site to see more information about your product. Determining the year a Zastava M57 was manufactured can be estimated by a few details. First one, tt-33 1940 "" ("Uchebniy") meaning "training" (or "Practice") is pictured on pages 82 -82 of the book. Seller: Cabelas Charleston. The The particular cartridge used is almost identical to and interchangeable with the German Mauser 7.63 mm. The steel frame has the usual blackish finish that is commonly seen on Eastern bloc firearms. 30 was improved, the barrel-locking lugs being replaced with an integral circumferential band, which provided more strength. German: Foreign Mfg. The Yugoslavian Model-57 Tokarev was manufactured by the Crvena Zastava factory in Kragujevac, Yugoslavia. Observed specimens dated as late as 1935 (No. ), 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Following World War II the Tokarev pistol has been made in other countries, the earliest of which may well have been China. Serial Number is K-241.***. Zastava Arms still produces them new even today, rather than just importing the surplus weapons. It has external safety. Serial Number I-114758. It came completely coated and soaked in cosmoline. The neck plate. 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. PAP M77 MAGAZINES NOW AVAILABLE. Usually the Toks, at least the Chinese Toks had the serial number stamped on both frame and slide. Year of Manufacture: 1940. If you have an acoustic guitar, this can be found . Basically the pistol is a Colt (or Browning), but with many changes and simplifications. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Also, the firing-pin retaining system differs by way of a three-piece U clamp assembly rather than the simple crosspin retainer of the standard Tokarev. Similar to that of the German MG 42 machine gun, the CZ 52s beefy lock-up system has never been applied to another semiautomatic pistol. I think the reason nothing fron china can be listed as c&r is that their dating is unreliable. This pistol was definitely made in Russia, as it corresponds in all respects with the known Soviet-made pistols, with the exception of the number and Chinese marking. I had a buddy of mine with a M57 serial marked in the early 1960s and his has the same emblem on top, but with the right grips, correct series letter, and a correct serial number afterwards. The Tokarev pistol was built for practical service rather than for looks, which is not to say that it is clumsy or unwieldy in appearance. However any loaded ammunition with any such visible deficiencies should not be fired. This is in like new in box condition. Thats one of the nice things about AKs. I own a Zastava M57 Tokarev (7.62.X25). The M20 was a version of the Type 54 made without factory markings to conceal the weapon's origins. In reality, it used a round that was an almost identical, but hopped-up version of the old 7.63mm Mauser "Broomhandle" cartridge. Handgun re: Romanian serial number Hi, everybody. Ironically, Russia never released the surplus Tokarev TT-33 semiautomatic pistols after the fall of communism. Interestingly, the narrow finger grips at the slide's rear are similar to a Colt 1911, and not the line and oval type of Russian TT-33. The red-lined Bakelite grips are retained by a U clip and unless reworked, most pistols have a phosphate-like finish similar to Parkerization. This was changed to 24 narrow serrations of equal width. Area Code: 304. 19,696 (with no letter prefix), dated 1952 and having Chinese characters on the right side has been encountered. A forum community dedicated to AK rifle and AK variant rifle owners and enthusiasts. Observed specimens dated as late as 1935 (No. First off, the grip of the M-57 is some 15 millimeters longer than the standard Tokarev and was purposely lengthened to accept a nine-round magazine. These pistols are practically alike. Neither the original nor the 1933 modification had a grip safety, though photographs of the original model might give that impression. This was changed to 24 narrow serrations of equal width. Caliber/Gauge: 7.62x54mmR (Rimmed) Action Type: Semi-Automatic Rifle fed by Detachable Magazine (no magazine is included) Markings: Besides a Finnish marking, every other mark on the rifle is in Cyrillic and has been . 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. It has retained about 75% of its finish. At 50 yards, 3- to 4-inch groups were commonplace on a half-size silhouette target. It may possibly have been made in Hungary, but it seems more likely that it was furnished from Russia. After the first round has been fired, it then functions as a double action. Find the Serial number on the slide, just below the Chinese lettering. The grip safety and mechanical safety on the side were eliminated, the only safety being a half cock safety. The pistol has been designed to operate as a single action firearm that utilizes an external hammer. Enjoy! The U.S. Army Model 1911 pistol was of course known in Russia, and it is likely that the developments taking place in France (by Petter at Cholet) and at Neuhausen in Switzerland were also known. 90% blue, good bore, 4.5" barrel, and excellent grips. Model: M20 Tokarev. Replacement Grip Set for Tokarev TT-33 / Zastava M57, Made in USSR Original Soviet Russian TT Tula Tokarev Tarpaulin Holster. This represented the unity and brotherhood of the five nations of Yugoslavia which included, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia,and Slovenia, but left out the ethnic Muslims. There has been no opportunity to examine these pistols. The Soviet version has a five-point star with CCCP in between the star points (USSR in the Cyrillic alphabet), whereas the hard rubber grips on the Polish copy have vertical striated lines from top to bottom minus the circle and star logo. What is a NORINCO 213 Pistol Worth? When it was resumed in 1921 a new numbering series, starting with No. The hand-scratched numerals inside on all of the parts, even the grips, is matching meaning the factory worker who constructed the gun handled each part without any piece swaps. I think your 54 is about the same as the TT-33. until late in 1945. Type 51). I have seen a couple of TT-33s that, iirc were stamped only on the frame - those were Ruskie pistols though. the crest code (c-171xxx). ZPAP85 5.56x45mm MAGAZINE POLYMER. 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. This was their copy of Russian Tokarev built under Soviet license. A forum community dedicated to AK rifle and AK variant rifle owners and enthusiasts. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Examine before you purchase. Unlike the pistols made in Russia and in China, the year of manufacture is not stamped on the pistol. Currently, most are found ranging in price from $1,600 to $2,500 on the surplus firearms circuit. CLICK HERE. Search; Cart 1. 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. The finish is almost none. ML Precision Lubricator and 25-40 Patches for .38, 9mm.40.44 and .45 The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. For those bent on reloading this number, Boxer-primed Winchester 7.62x25mm ammunition is available in their Metric Cartridge Line. Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Single Stack 8 Round Removable Magazine. These pistols are practically alike. 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. Details We have a Yugoslavian Zastava military M57 Tokarev pistol in original 7.62x25 in excellent condition with 2 mags, leather holster, and metal cleaning tool. The number following VOZ, usually number 1, identifies the plant. 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. I picked up an Yugo M57 Tokarev in damned nice condition over the weekend. The M48 cartridge is loaded with an 85-grain steel jacketed, or copper-cased bullet, which is the average weight for most 7.62 Tokarev ammunition manufactured in former communist arsenals. Chicom Type 54 semi automatic pistol. Condition: New - No Serial Numbers on Floor Plate. The Czech CZ 52 is the only "un-Tokarev" of the communist Eastern European semiautomatic pistol designs in the Soviet caliber of 7.62x25mm. ZASTAVA PAP M77 .308 RIFLE. Two new pistols are now in use. Apparently, the engineers at Yugoslavias former state factory at Zastava sought to improve building a better Tokarev using reverse engineering. The magazine holds 8 cartridges and is unique in construction in that it can be taken apart for repairs. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. It is not known definitely whether these pistols were assembled in Russia or in China. The tt-30 1935, sn 1716, all matching. The Tokarev pistol is known to have been in production as late as 1954 and possibly later. Incidentally, some gunsmiths have removed these, filling the space with a dummy pin. The duration of aircraft registration certificates has been extended up to 7 years. 1 with the original model and continued with the newer version. The Nagant and Pieper revolvers, machine guns, the infantry rifle and submachine guns used that caliber. . (they began using Soc Sec numbers after that) I enlisted in July,1963--I think the #s came from the recruiting district you came from--Mine began with 18 & i heard that series was for the N.Y./ Aug 9, 2012 Ok, I might have figured it out. The number of digits in the serial number may run as high as five. Senior Member . This number is normally stamped onto the back of the headstock. 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. The date sequence is one of the following: 1963 - E and F Prefix, 5 or 6 torch crests, 1964 - F and G Prefix, 6 torch crests only. 1 with the original model and continued with the newer version. 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. The Tokarev 7.62x25mm Semi-automatic pistol was a prolific design, built by nearly every Warsaw Pact country. Markings: The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number "N013956". It may possibly have been made in Hungary, but it seems more likely that it was furnished from Russia. A slight variant of the Polish-made Tokarev appeared in East Germany, probably made at Radom as it appears identical to the one known to be made there, the only apparent difference being in the use of plain, unmarked, serrated grip pieces. 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. Curiously, one of the principal artillery pieces has a caliber of 76.2 mm. Licensed to Yugoslavia during Premier Titos reign in 1957, manufacture of the M-57 was produced at the Crvena Zastava arms factory in Serbia. The original Mod. 30 had a separate back strap" or rear frame edge which was replaced by an integral grip frame edge. 2022 ZASTAVAM57.COM all rights reserved. Well, the T54s also came in 9mm so I would think "they" are reliable. PLEASE NOTICE: The safety looks to be loose on this pistol and will move backwards so far that it comes out of its groove path. Aug 20, 2020 #5 I IronEye Member MDS Supporter Feb 10, 2018 657 Howard County I have a M57 with markings similar to yours. The first numbers are the amount of years of production since it started in 1954. Due to import restrictions, a manual safety was fitted to surplus models and the new manufacture pistols have a manual safety that is mounted on the slide rather than the frame. The serial number, the crest on top of the slide and the lettering around the star on the grip. Hope this might show a little of how they run. But there are etched serial numbers that match. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The safety you mention was never on the original TT or Type 51/ 54 pistol. 5.75: 146: 10.875: 276 These pistols come with one 9rd magazine. This weapon does employ a slide hold open mechanism to inform the operator that the last round has been fired. 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. Description. 1, was instituted; and this continued until about 1935 when a twoletter prefix numbering system was adopted and used until the Tokarev pistol superseded the revolver. Research has found that PW Arms of Washington state possibly imported the most recent, and perhaps final batches. Total produced:85630, TT-33 (1935,1936,1937,1938) Pre-World War 11 . The serial number puts its manufacture date somewhere in the mid 1960's. I had that thing in about as many pieces as I could, including tearing apart the mags to get the cosmoline off. was no doubt selected because it was a traditional one for Russian arms. Basically the pistol is a Colt (or Browning), but with many changes and simplifications. While the original Mod. The earlier pistols, in both versions, have serial numbers without prefix letters. Welcome aboard. organization of the country(in effect, Tito's own communist party). 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. Though noble in concept, the unsightly addition simply detracts from the Tokarevs original cosmetics. So, that might mean 1996. Thank you, interesting pistol, but location -Romania.Cristi ,you can legally own the gun in Romania now? The first specimens contain parts made in Russia. The Belgian numbering series was continued through 1917, when manufacture was interrupted. Trademark Serial Number is a Unique ID to identify the TOKAREV USA mark in USPTO. The other new pistol is the Makarov (PM), a more compact arm than the Stechkin and having a Waltber-type double action and safety. From what I've seen online, K series numbers are the 1973 year makes, but their numbers are only from 132.000 to 140.000. CMMG - New 9mm Dissent now available. 4.Matching numbers or not. Serial number- 407486. It is a v .Click for more info. After the first round has been fired, it then functions as a double action. Technical data: Caliber: 7,62 mm: Function: . Since 1922, Polands Fabrika Broni, located in Radom and known also as Lucznik Arms Factory Number 11, had a reputation for producing high-quality military arms, and were temporarily taken by Germany during the Nazi occupation. These are the 9 mm. 496 factory 66 1957 30038392 636 no date 28011250 no factory no date 07740 factory66 1957 30105887 636 no date 5375966 no factory no date Please enter the rifle serial number without prefix (ie. An empty magazine will easily eject from the pistol under its own weight. 1, with the pistols supplied from Russia, and at last report was well over 100,000 and probably actually much larger. On occasion though you may find . Thank you very much for sharing this information. 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 Tokarev has also appeared in Hungary, where it is known as the 48 Minta Piztoly (i.e., 48 Model Pistol). The black plastic grips have a five pointed star in the centre. Any ideas anyone. This Cartridge jamming consequently is rare. Two new pistols are now in use. For sale is a Norinco Chinese Tokarev Model 54-1 semi-automatic pistol in 7.6225 Norinco. looks ok to me can you post photos? Serial numbers are located on the left frame and upper slide along with the year of manufacture and Factorys Circle 11 logo. was no doubt selected because it was a traditional one for Russian arms. Serial Number Search Where you can find the serial number on a product depends on what kind of product it is. Nagant or the Belgian Pieper of the same caliber. 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. From 1952 to 1954, the Czech government manufactured a total of 200,000 CZ 52 pistols, which bear no resemblance to the Tokarev physically, nor internally, whatsoever. In around 1970 Crvena Zastava began production of the similar pistol, chambered for 919mm Luger ammunition. Nagant or the Belgian Pieper of the same caliber. Now here is the catch. The pistol was given the official nomenclature Tokarev 30, from the year of its production. 30 had a separate back strap" or rear frame edge which was replaced by an integral grip frame edge. As manufactured there, it has the serrations (7 wide alternating with 7 narrow) used in the earlier Soviet-produced pistol, but otherwise it is the same as the early 1933 version made in Russia. Is it a 7.62x25 or 9mm Tok? The presence of the earlier serration pattern suggests that the Polish pistols were made on old tools and fixtures supplied from Russia. Enter The Details Of Your Banknote Above Then Press CHECK! Stock Status: (Out of Stock) Product Code: DFS-861 Description Original Serbian production 9 round Magazine for the Zastava (Serbian / Yugoslav) M57 (Tokarev TT) Pistol in caliber 7.62x25mm. They should with this early serial number say FNRJ. Thus, the specimens most commonly available in this country are once again, more often than not, bring-backs from the Vietnam War, Korea or other former combat zones. I got the kit while I could in case 7.62x25 got harder to find. A peculiar note is appropriate regarding the Tokarev copies. Sometime between 1943 and 1947 the pattern of serrations in the finger grips on the slide was changed. TT-30 (1934 First Transitional Variation-47150. The M57 is a single-action pistol chambered for the fast and powerful 7.6225mm Tokarev cartridge. Unlike the pistols made in Russia and in China, the year of manufacture is not stamped on the pistol. The Tokarev has also appeared in Hungary, where it is known as the 48 Minta Piztoly (i.e., 48 Model Pistol). 7.62x25mm Tokarev: The Many Copies Of The Combloc Icon, New Guns And Gear December 2020: Aiming Solution Special, Recoiling Recoil With Kick-Eez Grind-To-Fit Pads, 5 Best AR-10 Options You Can Actually Afford (2023), Shoulder Holster: 8 Pro Up-Top Carry Options (2023), Colt Single Action Army Clones And Replicas Vs. Originals. Practically identical to the Polish version, its major differences are the narrow, rear slide grip serrations, whereas the Polish copy had the spaced oval serrations, similar to those found on the original Russian TT-33. Pistol is dated 1959 and manufactured in factory 66. 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 serial numbers appear to start at A-1, and letter prefixes as high as K have been observed. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ARCHIVED. Posts: 15,960 . 19,696 (with no letter prefix), dated 1952 and having Chinese characters on the right side has been encountered. M57A is an upgrade of basic model M57. Meanwhile, my handgun fits the number range of the N series of pistols, specifically 1979 production code Tokes. Curiously, one of the principal artillery pieces has a caliber of 76.2 mm. By SDS Imports, LLC. The left grip piece has a large triangular panel containing the letters FB (for Fabryka Bronn), the design being the same as the present on the VIS 35; the right grip piece also has a large triangle, but this contains the overlapping letters WP. The pistol has been modified with a safety on the frame for importation. This unwanted addition was demanded by the BATFE on all pistols of Tokarev design. Obviously these are qualities most desirable in a military weapon. only two signatures yet it formed the basis for the post-war The Chinese-made Tokarev is identical to those made in Russia, with the exception of the grip plates, the lack of prefix letters in the numbering, the arsenal marks (there appear to be two arsenals), and the Chinese characters on the right side. This is a Serbian copy of the famous Russian TT pistol. year 1979 (K) 11th run of 79',(B)second series of that run, number 0974 of that run.should have another letter..like S-KB 0974 but not always.just a thought.. So by adding 22 to 1953 means this Tokarev was manufactured in 1975. One arsenal at Tula used checkered hard rubber grip pieces with a circled triangle containing an arrow with the letters CCCP outside the triangle. Also, the Romanian TTC has the hard rubber grips with a circled five-point star. 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