Russian Tokarev

alanint · 03-13-2015, 07:17 AM

Mechanically, yes. Early imports were required to have an added "safety", which was basically a metal clip, which could be easely removed by taking off the grip. Later imports added a factory designed safety, which is a permanent feature of the design now.

Authentic Russian versions are rare in the US and therefore command a higher price, although I would be very hard pressed to spenad anywhere near $2,000 for one.

03-13-2015, 07:17 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Mechanically, yes. Early imports were required to have an added "safety", which was basically a metal clip, which could be easely removed by taking off the grip. Later imports added a factory designed safety, which is a permanent feature of the design now. Authentic Russian versions are rare in the US and therefore command a higher price, although I would be very hard pressed to spenad anywhere near $2,000 for one.