Videos tagged with Fedor Tokarev

This video from Classic Firearms provides an unboxing and overview of several Tokarev pistol variants, including Chinese Type 54, Romanian TTC, and Yugoslavian M57 and M70 models. The presenters discuss the historical context of the Tokarev design, its origins with Fedor Tokarev in Russia, and its adoption by various countries. They highlight key features such as the 7.62x25mm Tokarev caliber, the linked barrel short recoil operation, and the original lack of a manual safety, noting that import regulations often necessitate added safeties on US market examples. The video also touches on variations in grip, finish, and magazine capacity across different national productions.

The TT-33 Tokarev is a robust, simple, and hard-hitting Soviet handgun from WWII, chambered in 7.62x25mm. While praised for its reliability, low production cost, and solid accuracy, it lacks a manual safety and has awkward ergonomics, leading to potential negligent discharges and a steep learning curve for natural point of aim. It draws heavily from Browning designs like the 1911 but features a simplified trigger/sear assembly for easier maintenance.

This video provides an in-depth look at a mint condition 1944 Russian Tokarev TT-33, highlighting its historical significance and design evolution. The presenter, with assistance from Ian of Forgotten Weapons, details the TT-33's lineage from the TT-30 and its predecessor, the Nagant 1895. Key features discussed include its unissued condition, the Tula factory markings, and the rare late-war wooden grips. The video also touches upon the significant Soviet war effort casualties and demonstrates a field stripping procedure, emphasizing the innovative hammer package design.

This entry details the Soviet SVT-38 self-loading rifle, its historical context, and its comparison to the more common SVT-40. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the SVT-38's rarity, production details, and key visual distinctions from its successor. The information is derived from a deep dive into early Soviet semi-automatic rifle development and production figures.

This video reviews John Remling's "Collector's Guide to Tokarev Pistols," an introductory book for firearm collectors. It covers the Tokarev's development by Fedor Tokarev, its evolution from the TT-30 to the TT-33, and its adoption as a successor to the Nagant 1895 revolver. The book also details differences between models and magazines, compares the Tokarev to the Colt 1911, and discusses foreign variants used by China, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Yugoslavia. The reviewer notes the book is out of print but highly recommends it if found.