Tula Arms Plant · Pistol · Discontinued · 1933
| Weight (empty) | 854 g (30.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 196 mm (7.72") |
| Barrel Length | 116 mm (4.57") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 420 m/s (1378 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 485 J (358 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
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