WWII Russian Izhevsk TT-33 Tokarev 4.5” 7.62×25 Semi-Auto Pistol 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,455.00
LSB#: LSB250917GD011
Make: Izhevsk Arsenal
Model: TT-33
Serial Number: FD3119
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: 7.62x25mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Single Action, Tilting Lock, Magazine Fed
Markings: The Top of the slide is marked, “FD3119 / 1944” and the Izhevsk logo. The left side of the frame is marked, “FD3119 / 1944” The inserted magazine is marked, “FD3119”. The magazine in the box is marked “1478 / CK”.
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 checkered wood panels. There are pressure dents, scratches, and small nicks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips rate in about Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Two 8rd magazines in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is mostly sharp. There is a moderate amount of erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling wear. There are scratches, thinning, and light pitting throughout. Most of the wear is on the slide. The leading edges are thinning. Around the slide serrations have pitting. The pins are serviceable. 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, holster, and serialized box.
Our Assessment: The Soviet TT-33 was the Red Army’s standard wartime sidearm, and by 1944 Izhevsk production was in full stride, supplying pistols for the final year of the Eastern Front. Designed by Fedor Tokarev as a simplified, hard-hitting service pistol, the TT-33 combined Browning-influenced mechanics with uniquely Soviet features such as the modular hammer/sear group and a powerful 7.62×25 cartridge renowned for penetration and reliability in harsh climates. Izhevsk pistols from 1944 are emblematic of late-war manufacturing—functional, durable, and purpose-built for mass deployment as the Soviet Union pushed west toward Berlin.
This example shows honest service wear consistent with its age, including thinning blue, scattered pitting near the serrations, and a bore that retains definition despite wartime use. The pistol remains mechanically sound, with matching serialized components and two magazines included, along with its holster and serialized box. As a 1944-dated Izhevsk Tokarev, it represents a classic end-of-war production piece and a meaningful addition for collectors of WWII Soviet sidearms. We are no longer offering layaway. Please see our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P
