Tokarev

[SC Shooter]

I have a Tokarev TTC and am curious about the markings on it. As I understand it, the “C” in TTC stands for the Cugir Factory which is Romanian. However, it also has the circle 11 marking of Polish manufacture and is stamped, “Made In Poland”. Based on the serial number, it was manufactured in 1952 at the height of the Soviet Era. By the way, the serial number on the slide and frame match. Any thoughts on where this weapon was actually made.

 

[Eugen]

I wish I could help you, but I don't know the answer. Pictures might help inform and entice others to comment.

I am a "Tok" fan and have Fred Datag's book on Soviet Russian TTs, but he simply and clearly states that his work only focuses on the Russian models and he never says much about the other commie block variants. I have a Russian 1939 TT33 G.I. bring back that is original and unmessed with. I also have a FEG T-58 model Tokagypt in 9mm, and a Serb-Yugo Zastava M70 in 7.65mm which looks like a baby Tok. Even for those models information is very limited. I love those old 'built like a tank' pistols. Congrats on your Romanian version.

 

[Panzerschwein]

I've a Romy Tok and it is a SWEET shooter:



Good little stopper and can defeat light body armor, not to mention defeat fascists to protect the Motherland!

 

[MedWheeler]

Cooldill writes:

...not to mention defeat fascists to protect the Motherland!

Or eliminate those subjects of the Motherland who fail to step up and protect her from those fascists..!

 

[Panzerschwein]

Cooldill writes:



Or eliminate those subjects of the Motherland who fail to step up and protect her from those fascists..!

Yes! Those parasites of society will pay!

 

[cocojo]

I have a Romanian and a Yugo in 7.25 love the caliber. The guns are a fun gun to shoot with the big blast and no recoil to speak of. I do prefer the grip on the Yugo over the Romanian. The pic above appears to be a Romanian just by looking at the slide serrations. Enjoy the guns they are well made and a blast to shoot. I prefer the Red Army and the S&B 7.25 over the Privi ammo. The Privi velocity is about a 100 ft per second slower.