1938 Russian Tokarev TT33

DonVoigt · 08-15-2016, 03:41 PM

Eugen,
I think you misunderstood the comment, the lanyard loop will not be "no problem"; but it can be made if you must have it. I think chances of finding one are pretty slim.

Not having a TT33, I can only guess the lanyard loop is held in by a pin or bradded on the inside.
You can figure it out.

Depending on the diameter needed: welding rod, coat hanger, bailing wire, etc may work to make a replacement loop, or the appropriate size nail- just bend them around a mandrel and go to it.

Some parts of 'smithing are similar to blacksmithing, use a big hammer; and don't forget that one about "necessity and invention".

08-15-2016, 03:41 PM	#8
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Eugen, I think you misunderstood the comment, the lanyard loop will not be "no problem"; but it can be made if you must have it. I think chances of finding one are pretty slim. Not having a TT33, I can only guess the lanyard loop is held in by a pin or bradded on the inside. You can figure it out. Depending on the diameter needed: welding rod, coat hanger, bailing wire, etc may work to make a replacement loop, or the appropriate size nail- just bend them around a mandrel and go to it. Some parts of 'smithing are similar to blacksmithing, use a big hammer; and don't forget that one about "necessity and invention". __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie