Tokarev tt 33 history book

In addition to tokarev pistols, this round would also be used in the ppsh41 and pps43 submachine guns. Interesting 1940 tokarev tt33 rig, used by the german. The only things i dont remove in this video are the rear sight and the barrel link. Yet that is not to say that the tokarev was not an. A soviet lieutenant armed with a tokarev tt33 pistol, urges his men to. A simple, reliable and easytomaintain pistol, it was in service until the early 1950s when it was replaced by the. The only function that safety has is to block the trigger.

After some small design changes, the weapon was renamed the tt 33 tokarev. Its a thin volume, but a good introduction and basic reference to the development of the tt33 tokarev pistol. You dont completely disassemble it, but you break it down enough that you can clean and lubricate it. Soviet russian tokarev tt pistols and cartridges 19291953. Wetech tt33 full metal airsoft gbb gas blowback pistol. Such is the case with the century international arms polish ttc semiautomatic pistol chambered in 7. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity. Collectors guide to tokarev pistols, by john remling. The poles used wz48 nomenclature for their tokarev version. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Has anybody had any experience with the tokarev tt 33 pistols in the 7. The tt 30 was simplified and adopted in 1933 as the tt 33 tula tokarev 33. Now further developed, tokarev s semiautomatic rifle was adopted and given the martial nomenclature svt38 samozariadnaya vintovka tokareva, or semiautomated rifle model 1938.

It seems like it may be an interesting gun to shoot and own. It has stamped steel receiver and barrel shroud with. Wheels of war initially, 1,000 tokarev tt30 pistols were manufactured for troop trials in january 1931. Almost certainly former military use which means it. Fyodor tokarev designed a pistol in 1930 to replace the sidearm the russian and then soviet military had carried since the late 19th century introduction of the nagant m1895 revolver. Nov 01, 2011 polish tokarev tt 33 by todd burgreen sometimes a firearm gem is found by accident. The m57 magazine is singlestack magazine with a 9 round capacity. As others have said, the lever above the the mag release on a romanian tokarev is the safety, however there really is nothing safe about it. Nicoleta victorious people, my 1953 romanian ttc is an awesome little package and is fast becoming one of my favorite guns to shoot. The metal slide features fixed front and rear sights as well as rear slide serrations, true to the r. Today we have a copy of john remlings work, a collectors guid e to tokarev pistols.

Note grips vary with some having a star emblem and others being standard. It is best used as a last resort or backup weapon, as it can. The m57 utilizes a push button magazine release that is located at the bottom rear corner of the trigger guard. Egypt also produced their own local variant in the 1950s. Soviet junior political officer armed with a tokarev tt33 service pistol urges russian troops forward against german positions during world war ii. This is a redesigned new production closed bolt piece of eastern bloc history solidly built in radom poland. May 04, 2011 russian tt33 made in 1940, without safety and a norinco tokarev model 2 pistol in 9mm. Designed as a replacement for the nagant revolver, the pistol was known for its accuracy, durability, and ease of use. Mar 28, 2019 this page details the development and operational history of the tokarev tt 33 semiautomatic military service pistol sidearm including technical specifications and pictures. Legendary russian gunsmith fedor tokarev designed such a pistol. So youve either got a 70 year old gun, or someone elses knockoff of it. The tt30 is an outofproduction russian semiautomatic pistol. Romanian ttc tokarev pistol the unofficial p64 resource forum. Soviet junior political officer armed with a tokarev tt33 service pistol urges russian troops forward against german.

Search the history of over 418 billion web pages on the internet. But service under climatic extremes continues to prove the tokarev s worth. The tt or tokarev was the most common self loading pistol of the red army during world war ii and it was the most common semi auto pistol of the 1956 hungarian revolution. Fred datigs tokarev volume july 11, 20 ian mccollum semiauto pistol 7 the full title of this work is far too long to use as the title of this post, as it is deep breath the history and development of imperial and soviet russian military small arms and ammunition 17001986, volume thirteen. As a result, the tokarev was designed to take a cartridge based on the mauser round. Field stripping is the term for disassembling a gun into its major components or assemblies. They share a similar design to john brownings 1911 automatic pistol. The tt 33 is a simple gun, without most of the features of todays pistols. Jul 05, 2012 today we have a copy of john remlings work, a collectors guide to tokarev pistols. Tokarev tt33, makarov pm1951, and grach mr443 the gun that came in from the cold makarovs pm 1951 part 2, part 1 by dennis adler as i said in tuesdays art. Popular with collectors around the world, the history of the tt33 is worth a closer look. Chinese copy of the tt33 called the type 54 with 7. Fred datigs book on soviet russian tokarev tt pistols.

Tt33 pistol in action guns of the 1956 revolution part iii. Among his designs were the svt40 self loading rifle and the tt 30 and tt 33 pistol. The wetech tt33 packs a punch with a heavyweight, full metal frame and hardkick blowback. Tokarev tt33 parts and accessories, polish radom, rtg parts. Including the aforementioned soviet tula arsenal, production was featured at norinco, femaru, radom arsenal. Rtg parts was established to provide increased customer access to top quality military surplus parts, magazines and accessories. The bore is clean with strong lands and grooves present. Based on completed auctions and the original post here, it seems there are folks enhancing tokarevs for big bucks, just as happened to the 98k market etc. The pistol is adorned with polymer grip panels and stamped serial numbers giving it a truly authentic look. Soviet junior political officer armed with a tokarev tt33 service pistol urges. Overview, primer, common variants, myths, and the state of the surplus market. Its a thin volume, but a good introduction and basic reference to the development of the tt33 tokarev pistol and the different nations that. Russian prewwii tokarev tt 33 made in 1938 in excellent condition.

Historically, the tt33 has seen multiple wars, with heavy use by soviet commanding officers and troops in world war ii, to replace the nagant m1895. Although the m57 is very similar to the soviet tt 33 tokarev, it will not accept the tt 33 magazine which is a tad shorter and holds only 8 rounds. Today we have a copy of john remlings work, a collectors guide to tokarev pistols. Admittedly, the m1895 is memorable for the fact that, unlike numerous revolvers used in books and films, it can be suppressedit has a cylinder that moves forward to seal. A soviet lieutenant armed with a tokarev tt33 pistol, urges his men to attack german positions. During ww2, tt33 pistols were the standard side arm of russian army officers. Folks with the real stuff have been sending him pictures and hopefully. The tt 30 pistol was created in the 1930s by fedor tokarev for use by the soviet unions military during world war ii. Tokarev tt33 semiautomatic military service pistol sidearm. The tt 30 was modernized and received an official nomenclature tt 33. Search the history of over 406 billion web pages on the internet.

Among his designs were the svt40 self loading rifle and the tt30 and tt33 pistol. The tokarev tt 33 is the soviets pistol of choice in call of duty. This page details the development and operational history of the tokarev tt33 semiautomatic military service pistol sidearm including. The tokarev tt 33 is a pistol that appears in 007 legends and in goldeneye 007 2010goldeneye 007. Rtg parts llc has been family owned and operated since its inception in 1999. Jun 30, 20 in this video i completely disassemble or detail strip tokarev tt 33 pistol. Russias tokarev tt33 military pistol combat pistols. His name is familiar to many american arms collectors. Soviet russian tokarev tt pistols and cartridges 1929. Its a thin volume, but a good introduction and basic reference to the development of the tt33 tokarev pistol and the different nations that adopted it. Tokarev tt33 c pistol semi auto pistols at gunbroker. Romania produced the tt33 copy as the ttc or cugir tokarev, also in the 1950s. Russian prewwii tokarev tt 33 made in 1938 was featured in datigs book on soviet tokarev tt.

Able to withstand tremendous abuse, large numbers of the tt 33 were produced during wwii and well into the 1950s. Units captured in germany were refielded easily because the tokarev can shoot 7. The tt30 was modernized and received an official nomenclature tt33. It has eight rounds in its magazine with mediocre accuracy and average damage. Tokarev tt33 pistol firearms talk the community for. Fedor vasilievich tokarev was born on june 2nd or 14th in old russian calendar, 1871 in stanitsa large village egorlykskaya in the don river basin, russia, into a poor cossack family. This new design became the tt 33 tokarev pistol, which was widely used by soviet. Picked up this rig yesterday, a very nice 1940 tokarev tt 33 rig, with two magazines, one of them is matching, and a nice german modified russian holster. In design, the tokarev was basically a significantly improved browning 1911 with the grip angle of the browning 1903. The tokarev tt 33 is a russian pistol that appears in call of duty. I do know that they can be purchased for pretty cheap almost as cheap as the makarov pistols.

Loved by arms collectors, the good guys and the bad. Russian tt 33 made in 1940, without safety and a norinco tokarev model 2 pistol in 9mm. Next up is a chapter on the tt33, which would up being produced for russian military use until 1953. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. As the term suggests, this is something you might do in the field while further disassembly requiring special tools would be done back at the armory or shop. Pistol, historic romanian ttc tokarev pistol, semiautomatic, manufactured in the famous cugir factory, 7. Despite being replaced by the makarov in 1952, the tt 33 lived on with production of variants in. Board member and co author of the great makarov book, cameron white is working on a tokarev book. The pistol is the focus of this months collectors corner. The m57 utilizes a push button magazine release that is.

One famous person who had this surname was the aforementioned fedor tokarev, a weapons designer and deputy of the supreme soviet of the ussr from 1937 to 1950. Tokarev tt33, makarov pm1951 and grach mr443 airgun. By the end of 1935 the improved model was complete, though it was designated tt 33. It was developed in the early 1930s by fedor tokarev as a service pistol for the soviet military to replace the nagant m1895 revolver that had been in use since tsarist times, though it ended up being used in conjunction with rather than replacing the m1895. It is fair to say that the tt33 follows in the finest tradition of russiansoviet military weapons. Shop the wetech tt33 packs a punch with a heavyweight, full metal frame and hardkick blowback. Romanian tokarev pistol for sale at classic firearms. Original finish, all matching including mag, not import marked, no rust or pitting on metal, no cracks on grips. Tokarev tt33 manual tokarev tt33 19911994 dodge dakota repair manual manual download isuzu n series diesel owners manual drivers manual guide book 2016 ford tractor 2600 3600 4100 4600 operators manual original manual 2007 manual mini cooper convertible owners manual kia sports car 2018 manual gerbox transmtion over hole manual manual for. Soviet russian tokarev tt pistols and cartridges 19291953 datig, fred a. Copied from the m1911 browning but the only safety being the halfcock, the tokarev had an 86 gr bullet, 8 gr charge, 8 round detachable box magazine, and around a 50 fps muzzle velocity. Reloaded the tokarev is represented as the torka t3. Soviet russian tokarev tt pistols and cartridges 19291953 fred a. Almost certainly former military use which means it could be beat to shit.

The tt pistol the soviet wartime relic thats loved and feared. Although it did not fully replace the nagant m1895, the tt33 was still used alongside it. It served until 1952, when it was replaced by the makarov pistol. I prefer the tt 33 or tokarev because it is more reliable, you dont need to worry about your firing pin breaking like with the czech pistol cz52 the tt 33 is based on a colt browning design, much more conventional for a pistol, the tt 33 has a better feeling trigger pull and the pistol feels a little more compact flat. Production of the tt 33 in russia ended in 1954, but copies licensed or otherwise were also made by other countries. It was developed in the early 1930s by fedor tokarev as a service pistol for.

The tokarev tulski pistol, or tt, reflects the military culture for which it was created. They viewed these weapons favorably, commenting that they were rugged and. In this video i completely disassemble or detail strip tokarev tt 33 pistol. Its a thin volume, but a good introduction and basic reference to the development of the tt33 tokarev pistol and.

Looking at the design of the pistol, it seems pretty simple and straightforward. Again, more info can be found in datigs tokarev book. The metal slide features fixed front and rear sights as well as rear slide serrations, true to the real firearm. I would put that up against any 45 cal handgun myself.

This type of grips was mentioned in two photos of an original 1945 year izhevsk made tt 33 on page 232 in the book russian handguns russian book name. American rifleman chinese tokarev pistolsmilitary and. Able to withstand tremendous abuse, large numbers of the tt 33 were produced during world war ii and well into the 1950s. I was looking to get another bear gun with all the recent nusiance bears and bear attacks. It is a low power handgun, though it does have a quicker rate of fire than the p99 and has a fast reload time. History of the yugoslavian zastava m57 pistol history of. Shop for tokarev auto pistols tt33 parts today with numrich gun parts. Originally published in the october 2006 issue of military history. The tt 30 is an outofproduction russian semiautomatic pistol. After opening the flap of the holster came the big surprise.