1938 Russian Tokarev TT33

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I got me a 1938 Russian Tokarev TT33.

If you followed my other recent post in this section, you know that I encountered an opportunity to buy two vintage guns from a local acquaintance. I passed on a minty Beretta due to its orphaned, odd ball Glisenti caliber, but became enthralled with a 1938 Tokarev, apparently a 1903 Browning clone that Fidor Tokarev copied.

It was clearly one of those scenarios that I am sure each of you has experienced. Once I got the gun in my hand I didn’t want to let it go.

The exterior is a little rough. The lanyard loop is missing. If it has 10% of the original bluing remaining I would be surprised. Mechanically the action and the bore are good, according to two friends that know a lot more than I do about vintage guns. It is an apparent GI bring back with no import marks. I did not cycle a snap cap since this noob collector didn’t have any 3,62x30 cartridges laying around. But, the action seemed tight and smooth. I gave $200 for it.

The Commie army 1938 pistol seemed like a cool addition to my 1939 and 1942 military Lugers in my collection. Who knows maybe the two guys holding these weapons during WWII were shooting at each other. I mean they were adversaries, right? Germans vs Russians. Yes, I know I have a wild imagination. LOL

What are your thoughts on my now third vintage WWII pistol acquisition?