Russian Tula TT-33 Tokarev 4.5” 7.62x25mm Semi Automatic Pistol, 1941 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,280.75

LSB#: LSB260608DS003

Make: Tula Arsenal / Century Import

Model: TT-33

Serial Number: NZH903

Year of Manufacture: 1941/ C&R 

Caliber: 7.62x25mm

Action Type: Short-Recoil, Locked-Breech, Single-Action, Hammer-Fired Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable Magazine. 

Markings: The top of the slide is marked, “NZH903” Tula Star “1941”. The left side of the frame is marked, “NZH903” Tula star, and “1941”. The barrel is marked “NZH903”. The trigger pack is marked “03”. The inserted magazine is marked, “A1341”. The uninstalled magazine is marked “6243”.

Barrel Length: 4.5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a U-notch dovetailed to the slide.  

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece serrated synthetic panels. There is handling wear. Both sides of the panels are marked with a star and “CCCP”. There are scratches and nicks throughout. A few of the serrations have chipped off. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Good condition. 

Magazine Quantity & Condition: Two 8rd magazines.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is defined. There is light erosion in the bore. There is light to moderate pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. There are spots of light thinning throughout. There are scratches throughout. There is freckling throughout the pistol. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly.  We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories:  This pistol comes with a total of two magazines and a holster. 

Our Assessment: The Soviet TT-33 Tokarev was adopted in 1933 as a simplified development of Fedor Tokarev’s earlier TT-30 and became one of the principal Soviet military sidearms of World War II. Chambered in the high-velocity 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge, the TT-33 uses a Browning-derived short-recoil, locked-breech system with a removable hammer and sear assembly and an 8-round detachable magazine. This example was manufactured at Tula Arsenal in 1941, an especially significant year as Tula’s arms production was disrupted and evacuated during the German advance later that year. The frame, slide, and barrel are matching-numbered “NZH903”, while the trigger assembly is correctly marked “03” to match the final two digits. The star-and-“CCCP” grip panels are characteristic of Soviet production of this period.

This pistol retains approximately 85% of its original blue finish with scratches, scattered thinning, freckling, and normal handling and storage wear. The serrated Soviet grip panels remain in Good condition with scratches, nicks, and several chipped serrations but no cracks. The bore is semi-bright with defined rifling and shows light erosion and light to moderate pitting, rating 6/10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, though we did not fire this pistol. Two nonmatching 8-round magazines and a holster are included. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P