From the Vault: Tokarev TT-33

Published on October 8, 2018
Duration: 5:20

The Tokarev TT-33, designed by Fedor Tokarev, was a Soviet replacement for the Nagant revolver, chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Its design features a removable hammer pack for easy servicing and locking lugs similar to the 1911 but with radial lugs for simpler production. The featured 1942 Izhevsk pistol was captured in Korea and saw service in both WWII and the Korean War.

Quick Summary

The Soviet Tokarev TT-33 pistol, designed by Fedor Tokarev, replaced the Nagant revolver and fires the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge. Its design features radial locking lugs for easier production and a unique removable hammer pack for simplified field servicing.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction to the Tokarev TT-33
  2. 00:54Field Stripping and Disassembly
  3. 02:05Unique Design Features: Hammer Pack
  4. 03:07Caliber and Historical Context
  5. 04:18Provenance of the Featured Pistol

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the Tokarev TT-33 pistol?

The Tokarev TT-33 was designed by Fedor Tokarev in the Soviet Union to replace the aging Nagant M1895 revolver. It aimed to provide a more modern and easier-to-produce sidearm for the Red Army.

What caliber does the Tokarev TT-33 fire?

The Tokarev TT-33 is chambered in the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge. This round was also notably used in Soviet submachine guns like the PPSh-41 during World War II.

What makes the TT-33's design unique compared to a Colt 1911?

While sharing some locking lug similarities with the 1911, the TT-33 uses radial lugs for easier manufacturing. A key difference is the TT-33's removable hammer pack, allowing for faster servicing than the 1911's more integrated system.

Can you field strip the Tokarev TT-33 easily?

Yes, the TT-33 is designed for relatively straightforward field stripping. The process involves removing the slide stop, slide, recoil spring, barrel bushing, and barrel, with the modular hammer pack also being easily removable.

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