Chinese M20 Tokarev 7.62x25 Description: This is a Chinese M20 Tokarev. This M20 comes with a holster and a extra mag. The finish does show some wear from use as well as the grips. The Type 54 (simplified Chinese: 54式手枪; traditional Chinese: 54式手槍) and its variants (Type 51, M20, TU-90 and Model 213 pistols) are Chinese copies of the Soviet type Tokarev TT-33. Type 54 pistol The TT pistol was copied in China as the Type 51, Type 54, M20, and TU-90. Norinco, the People's Liberation Army's state armaments manufacturer in China, manufactured a commercial variant of the Tokarev pistol chambered in the more common 9×19mm Parabellum round, known as the Tokarev Model 213, as well as in the original 7.62×25mm caliber. Our Assessment: This pistol is Chinese M20, an export version of the Type 54 copy of the Russian Tokarev TT33. The Chinese began making their Type 51 pistol in 1951 using mostly Russian parts. By 1954, they were using their own parts and changed the model designation to Type 54. Later, they began exporting them as the Model M20.
The Type 54 (simplified Chinese: 54式手枪; traditional Chinese: 54式手槍) and its TU-90 and Model 213 pistols) are Chinese copies of the Soviet type Tokarev TT-33. The M20 was a version of the Type 54 made without factory markings to
A Chinese Type 54 pistol (with holster) The design of the Tokarev TT-33 looks quite similar to that of the China: Type 51, Type 54, M20, TU-90; Poland: wz. The Type 54 (simplified Chinese: 54式手枪; traditional Chinese: 54式手槍) and its variants (Type 51, M20, TU-90 and Model 213 pistols) are Chinese copies of the Soviet type Tokarev TT-33. Type 54 pistols are also known colloquially as "Black Star" pistols (Traditional Chinese:黑星手槍, Simplified Chinese: 黑星手枪) due to the five This cased Tokarev pattern pistol was presented to Major General Pepke at Pleiku during the Vietnam comflict. It is a Chinese variant that bear no manufacturer's markings - only the M20 designation and the serial number. Many of these unmarked pistols were exported to Africa in conjunction with other Chinese arms shipments in the 1980s. Chinese Tokarev pistols are as interesting as they are ubiquitous. The Tokarev pistol was the brainchild of Fedor Tokarev, a famous Russian small arms designer. The serial number on all M20 Chinese M20 Tokarev Pistols; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. This is a Chinese M20 Tokarev pistol. There is no markings except model number and serial numbers that I could find. I have no idea of what the caliber is. The numbers on the barrel bushing, hammer assembly, barrel, frame and receiver are matching, the clip numbers do not match. Has slight tarnishing as shown in the photos.
however china has also got m 201c and m 213 in tokarev model but it fires 9 mm round only.the difference is m54/m20 dont have a safety catch where as m201c & m213 has got it on the right side
The TT pistol was copied in China as the Type 51, Type 54, M20, and TU-90. Norinco, the People's Liberation Army's state armaments manufacturer in China, manufactured a commercial variant of the Tokarev pistol chambered in the more common 9×19mm Parabellum round, known as the Tokarev Model 213, as well as in the original 7.62×25mm caliber. Our Assessment: This pistol is Chinese M20, an export version of the Type 54 copy of the Russian Tokarev TT33. The Chinese began making their Type 51 pistol in 1951 using mostly Russian parts. By 1954, they were using their own parts and changed the model designation to Type 54. Later, they began exporting them as the Model M20. Much later, Norinco added a safety to the pistol and imported into the United States as their Model 213. The 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge has excellent penetration and can easily defeat lighter ballistic vests as well as some Kevlar helmets. This Model M20 pistol contains to Chinese markings, and is very likely a Vietnam War bring-back. The
M20, TU-90 and Model 213 pistols) are Chinese copies of the Soviet type Tokarev TT-33. Type 54 pistols are also known colloquially as "Black Star" pistols
A Chinese Type 54 pistol (with holster) The design of the Tokarev TT-33 looks quite similar to that of the China: Type 51, Type 54, M20, TU-90; Poland: wz. The Type 54 (simplified Chinese: 54式手枪; traditional Chinese: 54式手槍) and its variants (Type 51, M20, TU-90 and Model 213 pistols) are Chinese copies of the Soviet type Tokarev TT-33. Type 54 pistols are also known colloquially as "Black Star" pistols (Traditional Chinese:黑星手槍, Simplified Chinese: 黑星手枪) due to the five This cased Tokarev pattern pistol was presented to Major General Pepke at Pleiku during the Vietnam comflict. It is a Chinese variant that bear no manufacturer's markings - only the M20 designation and the serial number. Many of these unmarked pistols were exported to Africa in conjunction with other Chinese arms shipments in the 1980s. Chinese Tokarev pistols are as interesting as they are ubiquitous. The Tokarev pistol was the brainchild of Fedor Tokarev, a famous Russian small arms designer. The serial number on all M20 Chinese M20 Tokarev Pistols; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. This is a Chinese M20 Tokarev pistol. There is no markings except model number and serial numbers that I could find. I have no idea of what the caliber is. The numbers on the barrel bushing, hammer assembly, barrel, frame and receiver are matching, the clip numbers do not match. Has slight tarnishing as shown in the photos. I have several Chinese Model 213's and a couple of the Chinese Model 54-1's with the wrap around grips. But they all are chambered in 9mm (9x19mm). I really like the 7.62x25mm round. I have a couple of the Czech CZ-52's that are great to shoot. Were the M20's frame and internal parts strong enough to handle the powerful Tokarev round
I have several Chinese Model 213's and a couple of the Chinese Model 54-1's with the wrap around grips. But they all are chambered in 9mm (9x19mm). I really like the 7.62x25mm round. I have a couple of the Czech CZ-52's that are great to shoot. Were the M20's frame and internal parts strong enough to handle the powerful Tokarev round
Chinese M20 Tokarev Pistols; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.