Tokarev TT-33

Tula Arms Plant · Pistol · Discontinued · 1933

Weight (empty)854 g (30.1 oz)
Overall Length196 mm (7.72")
Barrel Length116 mm (4.57")
Height135 mm (5.31")
Width34 mm (1.34")
Magazine Capacity8 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismSingle Action
Muzzle Velocity420 m/s (1378 fps)
Muzzle Energy485 J (358 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev

The Tokarev TT-33 (Tula Tokarev, Model 1933) is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol designed by Fedor Tokarev and manufactured at the Tula Arms Plant. It was adopted as the standard Soviet military sidearm in 1933, replacing the Nagant M1895 revolver. The design borrows heavily from John Browning's short-recoil tilting-barrel locking system used in the M1911, while externally resembling the FN Model 1903. Chambered in the high-velocity 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge (derived from the 7.63x25mm Mauser), ...

Country of Origin: SU

Designer: Fedor Tokarev