The 3rd Tokarev

alvin · 01-25-2013, 10:38 PM

Acquired my 3rd Tokarev (previous two were sold), a Norinco Model 54 commercial 7.62mm in like new shape, safety added, a California importer's name lightly pantographed on the grip front strap, coming with two matching magazines. I heard it's imported in 1989. The gun came with 6 boxes of Czech made ammo. It's becoming harder to find these 30 caliber Norinco pistols now. But thanks to recent wave of M57s on the market, Norinco is still very affordable, $265 for gun plus ammo.

sheepherder · 01-26-2013, 07:28 AM

Very nice condition!

They sure didn't waste time stamping anything frivolous on it...

Wow! Is that one of the six boxes of ammunition???

Sounds like a great deal!!!

alvin · 01-26-2013, 07:53 AM

Not so lucky. Those were all 6 boxes displayed.

I found no matter acquiring or disposing, my gun types are very limited now. Only a few types of guns cycling around. Tried to expand my interest, not easy. Not sure that's normal or not.

Anyway, I need a pistol that I can handle without white gloves on. Feel good on this Norinco.

Roadkill · 01-26-2013, 08:51 AM

Nice gun - I have a 1950 Russian and a 1964 Chinese. Shoot them occasionally. They are slender, well made, easy to carry, accurate and powerful - a perfect example that a gun can be inexpensive yet not cheap. I reload for them using .30 carbine bullets.

alvin · 01-26-2013, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadkill

a perfect example that a gun can be inexpensive yet not cheap.

Yes, it's very well made.

Expensive guns are like gold and platinum, valuable but sitting in safe most of time. Inexpensive guns are silver, fitting everyday's playing.

Shadowsix · 01-26-2013, 05:44 PM

Excellent shape, very cool find!

I have a M57 from the early sixties but I love it (I'd like to get an earlier Russian one at some point). Does very well at the range for an inexpensive yet solid pistol!!

Douglas Jr. · 01-28-2013, 07:17 AM

Nice looking gun, Alvin.
If I managed to find one here, I would grab it for shooting. I was told that these guns are a blast in the range.
I only have one TT33, a Russian made in 1941 - but I have it as a collectable piece.

Douglas

aptech77 · 01-28-2013, 03:34 PM

I just bought a Polish the other day. Pistol, holster, two mags , and cleaning rod for $299. Shipped to my door, should have it in two days.....

01-25-2013, 10:38 PM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The 3rd Tokarev Acquired my 3rd Tokarev (previous two were sold), a Norinco Model 54 commercial 7.62mm in like new shape, safety added, a California importer's name lightly pantographed on the grip front strap, coming with two matching magazines. I heard it's imported in 1989. The gun came with 6 boxes of Czech made ammo. It's becoming harder to find these 30 caliber Norinco pistols now. But thanks to recent wave of M57s on the market, Norinco is still very affordable, $265 for gun plus ammo. Attached Thumbnails

01-26-2013, 07:28 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Very nice condition! They sure didn't waste time stamping anything frivolous on it... Wow! Is that *one* of the six boxes of ammunition??? Sounds like a great deal!!! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-26-2013, 07:53 AM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Not so lucky. Those were all 6 boxes displayed. I found no matter acquiring or disposing, my gun types are very limited now. Only a few types of guns cycling around. Tried to expand my interest, not easy. Not sure that's normal or not. Anyway, I need a pistol that I can handle without white gloves on. Feel good on this Norinco.

01-26-2013, 08:51 AM	#4
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Nice gun - I have a 1950 Russian and a 1964 Chinese. Shoot them occasionally. They are slender, well made, easy to carry, accurate and powerful - a perfect example that a gun can be inexpensive yet not cheap. I reload for them using .30 carbine bullets.

01-26-2013, 05:44 PM	#6
Shadowsix User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 106 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	Excellent shape, very cool find! I have a M57 from the early sixties but I love it (I'd like to get an earlier Russian one at some point). Does very well at the range for an inexpensive yet solid pistol!!

01-28-2013, 07:17 AM	#7
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Nice looking gun, Alvin. If I managed to find one here, I would grab it for shooting. I was told that these guns are a blast in the range. I only have one TT33, a Russian made in 1941 - but I have it as a collectable piece. Douglas

01-28-2013, 03:34 PM	#8
aptech77 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I just bought a Polish the other day. Pistol, holster, two mags , and cleaning rod for $299. Shipped to my door, should have it in two days.....