Pakistani Tokarev Pistol in 7.62x25
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:59 pm
Gentlemen:
I came across this Pakistani Tokarev Pistol in 7.62x25 last night, while searching through the sites of surplus arms dealers.
I have seen informally made weapons for sale before, such as so-called Khyber Pass rifles, but this is the first time I have seen arsenal-made guns for sale. I am noting that these are modified from the original TT33 design by the inclusion of a safety, which, in these pistols, is totally useless, but is required to import the guns into the USA.
I wonder, do pistols made for the Pakistani market include a safety, as well?
If they are all made this way, I would suspect that the design information originally came from China, where the Norinco version of the TT33 has this safety. However, when I look on the POF website, I don't see any reference to civilian arms at all. Does anyone know how these guns are sold in Pakistan?
I came across this Pakistani Tokarev Pistol in 7.62x25 last night, while searching through the sites of surplus arms dealers.
I have seen informally made weapons for sale before, such as so-called Khyber Pass rifles, but this is the first time I have seen arsenal-made guns for sale. I am noting that these are modified from the original TT33 design by the inclusion of a safety, which, in these pistols, is totally useless, but is required to import the guns into the USA.
I wonder, do pistols made for the Pakistani market include a safety, as well?
If they are all made this way, I would suspect that the design information originally came from China, where the Norinco version of the TT33 has this safety. However, when I look on the POF website, I don't see any reference to civilian arms at all. Does anyone know how these guns are sold in Pakistan?
