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The TT-33, commonly known simply as the Tokarev, is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol. It was developed during the late 1920s by Fedor Tokarev as a service pistol for the Soviet Armed Forces. The Soviet Union ceased production of the TT in 1954, although derivatives of the pistol continued to be manufactured for many years in the People's Republic of [[China]] and a number of nations aligned with the Soviet bloc.
=HISTORY=
In 1930, the Revolutionary Military Council decided to test new small arms to replace the aging [[Nagant M1895]] revolvers. On 7 January 1931, Fedor Tokarev's pistol showed promise, leading to an order of 1,000 TT-30s for trials and subsequent adoption by the Red Army. Manufactured between 1930 and 1936, about 93,000 TT-30s were produced.


During production, the design was simplified, resulting in the TT-33. Key changes included omitting the removable hammer assembly and modifying the locking lugs. Most TT-33s were issued to commanding officers and used widely during WWII, with 1,330,000 Tokarevs produced from 1931 to 1945.


The TT-33, similar externally to John Browning's FN Model 1903, uses Browning's short recoil tilting-barrel system from the [[M1911]] but features a simpler hammer/sear assembly. This modular unit includes machined magazine feed lips to prevent misfeeds. The TT-33, chambered for the 7.62×25mm Tokarev cartridge (based on the 7.63×25mm Mauser), is powerful with a flat trajectory, capable of penetrating thick clothing and soft body armor.
<br>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TT_pistol SOURCE]
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The TT-33 (Tokarev) is a Soviet semi-automatic service pistol chambered in [[7.62×25mm Tokarev]]. It is a short-recoil, locked-breech design that shares several concepts with earlier Browning-pattern pistols while emphasizing simplified manufacture and rugged military handling. The TT-33 is best known for its high-velocity cartridge, flat trajectory, and widespread Cold War distribution through Soviet allies and licensed production.
==HISTORY==
In the early 1930s the Soviet Union sought a replacement for the [[Nagant M1895]] revolver, leading to trials of new semi-automatic pistols. Fedor Tokarev’s early TT-30 pattern was adopted and then simplified for mass production, resulting in the TT-33 with fewer parts and changes to the lockwork and barrel/slide interface. The pistol retained Browning-style short recoil operation with a tilting barrel, but used a modular hammer/sear group to streamline production and field servicing, and it became a standard sidearm for Soviet forces through World War II.


After the war, the TT-33 remained in service for years and was widely exported and produced abroad, especially in the People’s Republic of [[China]] and other Soviet-aligned states. In Southeast Asia, Tokarev pistols and Chinese copies appeared through Cold War aid and capture, and examples were encountered during the [[Vietnam War]] era among the varied sidearms in circulation. Although the TT-33 was eventually replaced in Soviet service by the [[Makarov]] PM, its powerful cartridge and extensive worldwide production kept the platform and its derivatives in use for decades.


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===Sources===
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* [https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30029932 Imperial War Museums — TT-33 Tokarev pistol (collection entry)]
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* [https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-283993 Royal Armouries — Tokarev TT-33 pistol (collection entry)]
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* [https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_1064384 Smithsonian (National Museum of American History) — Tokarev pistol (collection entry)]
File:Fa psl tokarev v2.jpg|[https://www.reddit.com/r/ForgottenWeapons/comments/11gauxe/an_even_rarer_vietnam_war_trophy_cccp_tt33/ SOURCE]
* Ian V. Hogg, ''Pistols of the World'' (Krause Publications)
File:NxaPGKs.jpeg| [https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/3i98ic/vet_bring_back_tt33_uglier_than_sin/ SOURCE]
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File:Fa psl tokarev v1.jpg|TT-33 Tokarev pistol.
File:Tt-33.jpg|TT-33, profile view.
File:TT-33 2.jpg|TT-33, detail view.
File:Fa psl tokarev v2.jpg|TT-33 (example photo; claimed Vietnam War trophy).
File:NxaPGKs.jpeg|Vietnam-era bring-back TT-33 (example photo).
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TT-33		 Everyone Except Sniper
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Damage Base Headshot × Chest × Stomach × Leg × Arm × Reload Speed
Partial Empty
35 ×2.6 = 91 ×1.7 = 59.5 ×1.6 = 56 ×1.1 = 38.5 ×1.05 = 36.75 2 Seconds 2.33 Seconds
Designation Weapon Type Fire Modes Fire Rate Bullet Spread ° Range Modifier Muzzle Velocity Projectile weight Weight
TT-33 Pistol Semi 50 RPM 7.0° & 3.0° ADS 0.7 450 m/s 5.5 g (84.87 gr) 0.854 kg (1.88 lbs)
Full name Caliber Place of Origin Date Manufacturer Barrel Length Total Length Weapon Script Name
Tula Tokarev-33 7.62x25 Soviet Union 1930 Tula Arms Plant, Izhevsk Arsenal, Norinco, Femaru, FB Radom, Cugir Arsenal, Zastava Arms, FÉG 4.6 in (116 mm) 7.7 in (195 mm) weapon_tt33



The TT-33 (Tokarev) is a Soviet semi-automatic service pistol chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev. It is a short-recoil, locked-breech design that shares several concepts with earlier Browning-pattern pistols while emphasizing simplified manufacture and rugged military handling. The TT-33 is best known for its high-velocity cartridge, flat trajectory, and widespread Cold War distribution through Soviet allies and licensed production.

HISTORY

In the early 1930s the Soviet Union sought a replacement for the Nagant M1895 revolver, leading to trials of new semi-automatic pistols. Fedor Tokarev’s early TT-30 pattern was adopted and then simplified for mass production, resulting in the TT-33 with fewer parts and changes to the lockwork and barrel/slide interface. The pistol retained Browning-style short recoil operation with a tilting barrel, but used a modular hammer/sear group to streamline production and field servicing, and it became a standard sidearm for Soviet forces through World War II.

After the war, the TT-33 remained in service for years and was widely exported and produced abroad, especially in the People’s Republic of China and other Soviet-aligned states. In Southeast Asia, Tokarev pistols and Chinese copies appeared through Cold War aid and capture, and examples were encountered during the Vietnam War era among the varied sidearms in circulation. Although the TT-33 was eventually replaced in Soviet service by the Makarov PM, its powerful cartridge and extensive worldwide production kept the platform and its derivatives in use for decades.

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Real-Life Photos
  • TT-33 Tokarev pistol.
    TT-33 Tokarev pistol.
  • TT-33, profile view.
    TT-33, profile view.
  • TT-33, detail view.
    TT-33, detail view.
  • TT-33 (example photo; claimed Vietnam War trophy).
    TT-33 (example photo; claimed Vietnam War trophy).
  • Vietnam-era bring-back TT-33 (example photo).
    Vietnam-era bring-back TT-33 (example photo).
  • TT-33 pistol, close-up.
    TT-33 pistol, close-up.
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